Lineage Tree Care Blog
Everything you need to know about trees
Should We Be Using Deep-Root Fertilization?
What is Deep Root Fertilization? Do your trees need it? Well, let's talk about that for a minute. I mean, there are millions of trees in the forests that don't need us to intervene, right? So why do the trees on my property need it? Well, yes and no. The forest has...
Why Trees are Good For Your Property
Most of us like trees in general. But, can they really be good for the environment of our own property? Sure, they admit oxygen and we obviously need them to survive, but do they have to be on our own property? This is an interesting topic because even if people don't...
How to Identify Diseased Trees in the Pacific Northwest
Determining whether or not you need to remove a dead or diseased tree is based on what you can identify in the tree, what type of tree it is, and if it's a hazard to your property. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have hundreds of varieties of common and native...
What to Know About Wood Chips as Mulch
Can I keep the wood chips that were mulched up after tree removals? This is a common question. When we remove a tree, bush or hedge we often mulch and grind the twigs, leaves, and trunk up into great mulch. Often, homeowners will use this for mulch, but there is...
Can I Use Tree Spikes When Pruning Large Trees?
Stop! Don't use those climbing spikes on a tree! Well, unless you plan on taking out the whole tree because that's probably what you'll have to do if you use them on a live tree. Climbing spikes are sharpened steel spikes attached to a climber's leg by leather straps...
4 Ways to Clean Up Leaves and What to Do with Them
Leaves are slowing starting to drop around the Pacific Northwest and with our weather rapidly turning from summer to fall, you'll see more and more leaves on the ground rather than on the branches. But whether you have a small yard or large one, there are simple ways...
Bees in a Tree Trunk
No, not snakes on a plane, but bees in a tree trunk. Yes, it happens and yes, they can ruin and kill the tree. They can also make the tree very unstable and susceptible to uprooting or toppling with the slightest storm. So, how do you know if you have bees in your...
How Do I Know if a Tree is Dead?
Sometimes you can have a dead tree and not even know it! You may be wondering how to tell if a tree is dead, and a good way of finding out is by using what we call the scratch test. Beneath the dry, outer layer of the bark is called the cambium layer. If you scratch...
Crown Reduction – A Solution for a Tree Getting too Large
The tree is just too tall. It's touching the house. You've been notified by the HOA to top it or take it down. It's blocking your view. There are a million and one reasons why you might want to remove or thin a tree that's getting too large. The term "topping a tree"...
How Do I Know I Need Tree Removal?
If you're not too sure you need a tree removed on your property there are a few signs to let you know. Here are some of the most common reasons you'll need a tree removed from your property. #1. Dead wood. You might not be able to spot dead wood throughout the fall...