Lineage Tree Care Blog
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Can You Winterize a Tree?
We talked a little bit about protecting young trees over the winter but what about any type of tree you really want to protect? What about trees that are not native to the Pacific Northwest? Will they simply die? I know a lot of people that have out of zone trees such...
10 Things to Know About Buying a Real Christmas Tree
It's that time again! And it seems to be getting earlier every year. I swear I saw Christmas stuff in the stores in August... But nevertheless, people are starting to think about getting their tree. The weekend after Thanksgiving is usually the busiest for tree farms....
Protecting Newly Planted or Young Trees This Winter
I kept finding these hazelnuts in my yard. Come to find out my neighbor has a hazelnut tree that they just took out and apparently the birds love to fly around with these things, dropping them in my yard from time to time. Well, one decided to sprout this summer and...
Why Tree Topping is a Very Bad Idea
Remember a couple years ago when that guy decided to crawl up into the tree in downtown Seattle and caused a 24-hour stand-off between him and the Seattle police? Did you know that he did up to $7800 in damage according to the court documents? The tree was a 90-foot...
Can a Split Tree be Saved?
A lot of places around the Puget Sound and Olympic Penninsula got some heavy snow this past week. When snow lands on smaller trees and even larger ones, a tree can split causing damage and possibly needing removal. The picture above is actually from a local resident...
Emergency Tree Removal in Bothell – 5 Tips
Removing a tree in an emergency can be stressful, but there are things you can do and not do that make it even more stressful. When dealing with a tree that is in need of removal, remember these 5 tips. #1. Don't get too close. Don't make this emergency turn into...
Will Cutting Off Dead Branches Help my Tree?
Should I cut dead branches off my tree? Making the final cut - chopping that dead branch or limb can really help your tree but here's why. By pruning it or cutting dead branches on tree, it lets the other branches grow more evenly and allows for the nutrients to get...
Fall Pruning Tips – Should You Prune and How?
I know you're probably looking up how to prune your trees now that the leaves are starting to fall and you can see the trunk again, but actually, Fall is not the best time to prune and here's why. I know that you're probably chomping at the bit to get at that tree and...
How to Protect Young Trees from Wind Damage
Man, we have definitely dived headfirst into the fall stormy seasons. There's been rain, wind, and lightning this week and it's likely not to dissipate anytime soon. Windstorms can cause significant damage to any types of trees but especially young trees that have not...
Wind Uprooted Tree: How To Deal With It
It's getting windy this week, and that means an uprooted tree might show up in your area. Wind uprooting trees can be a common occurance deoending on your location. We've already been called out to a few homes that have had a tree uprooted by wind. Sometimes tree...