Last month, two bald eagles found themselves stuck together in a Portland tree for several hours. Officials from the Audubon Society and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived to help free them. While seeing one, let alone two, bald eagles in your tree may be a rare occurrence, the environmental problems associated with urban […]
Fine pruning is a type of pruning that is primarily done for aesthetic reasons. Although, the health of the tree is improved during fine pruning, as dead and diseased branches are also removed. As the name implies it is more or less a fine tuning of the shape and structure of your ornamental trees. Fine […]
The way you prune tree in Portland depends primarily on the special circumstances of the tree in question. While there are some general rules regarding the different types, timing, and frequency of pruning, in an urban environment that is so rich with trees, the work performed needs to be adjusted to the situation and goals […]
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Jump to: 5 Tree Care Tips for Spring, Importance of Fertilizing Portland Trees in Spring, Contact Spring Tree Services Spring has bounded into the Portland area! As blossoms emerge, it’s time for homeowners and businesses, to conduct the following basic spring tree care tasks for the long-term health of your trees. By tackling these five […]
Merriam-Webster defines horticulture as “the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants” and arboriculture as “the cultivation of trees and shrubs, especially for ornamental purposes. Although the two specialties share some common ground, ornamentation (or, more specifically, the care, beautification, and preservation of natural surroundings), horticulture and arboriculture are not interchangeable. […]
One of the best parts of being a homeowner with a green thumb is the ability to plan and implement landscape installation and design. There’s so much that can be done to beautify our Pacific Northwest lawns and outdoor living spaces. The great Pacific Northwest offers much inspiration. Step outside and hike up to one […]
Tree Removal in Portland, OR Our arborists take the decision to remove a tree seriously, especially if the tree itself is healthy. Urban Forest Pro’s arborists don’t necessarily like to cut down healthy trees — but the truth of the matter is that trees are a renewable resource. Sometimes tree removal is the best option; […]
Does Organic Pest Control Tree Spraying Work? Organic Control methods for tree pests and diseases in many cases work as well as or better than traditional treatments. They are often also more affordable. The leading tree experts at Urban Forest Pro utilize organic tree spraying treatments as a first step and only move to more […]