Lineage Tree Care Blog
Everything you need to know about trees
Is Pruning a Tree the Same as Topping a Tree?
We've talked about tree topping in several blog posts and how dangerous it can be to the tree but regardless, every year someone continues to ask if they can reduce the size of the tree, cut the top off, or buzz cut a tree. While we always state the topping a tree is...
Tree Service Review from Kirkland Washington
"These guys are efficient, run their business legally/ethically, and cost us $1000 less than 3 other estimates that we received on our 5 trees. You'll want to get them to estimate your job." - Shane That's what we love to hear! And whether it's Kirkland, Woodinville,...
How to Safely Prune Hard to Reach Branches
Since we are in the mood to talk about tree pruning the last couple of weeks this has also become a topic of concern, how to prune hard-to-reach branches and limbs. Whether it's limbs hitting the side of your house, fruit trees branches too tall to reach any possible...
Sudden Branch Drop – Look Out!
As we head into spring we might have some windy, warm days, which can give way to Sudden Branch Drop. The name implies exactly what it is, you're walking through the forest or your backyard and you hear a popping and cracking sound and all of a sudden a huge branch...
Okay, Now! Now is the Time to Finally Prune Fruit Trees
Okay, I have held you off long enough, it is now time to prune your trees. We are seeing more and more sunny, warm days, which is crazy after snow just three weeks ago. But these warmer days and of course, the sunshine, makes our trees wake up and get ready to do...
5 Common Problems with Trees and How to Fix Them
We've finally had a few nice days around the Pacific Northwest and it means people are getting out into their yards, breaking out the lawn more for the first time this year and looking into pruning and what to do with the trees. We've been seeing a lot of high...
Can Too Much Mulch Be Dangerous to a Tree?
Maintaining a mulched saucer around your trees is a good practice to ensure your tree has optimal fitness. It is easy for landscapers and unknowledgeable homeowners to pile up soil at the base of a tree. Though the intention is to make the yard look more aesthetically...
What You May Not Know About Tree Removal
For many tree removal seems pretty standard and straightforward. There is a tree that is no longer wanted or is unfit or has the potential to cause future problems and other concerns. The natural reaction would be to take it out. Many people believe they can take on...
Are You Composting? If Not, Why?
We live in the Pacific Northwest, which is a pretty liberal state. We love our lattes, cringe at those that don't recycle, and growing gardens in our backyard, but are we all composting the way we should? One of our employees moved to Missouri for a couple of years...
Will Cutting Roots Damage the Tree?
"We have a tree that's about 12 feet away from our house and it's getting very large and its roots are growing towards the house and the foundation. Does it pose a danger and can we remove the root without damaging the tree?" This is a common question so I thought we...