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    Articles by Dennis Tompkins
    Goal is to keep trees, shrubs looking natural
    Goal is to keep trees, shrubs looking natural
    By Dennis Tompkins • June 1, 2016 4:07 pm

    Now that the fruit trees have been pruned and are beginning to excite you about the summer and fall harvests, it is time to think about the ornamental shrubs and trees. Most will complete their new growth between now and mid to late June. As a result, some of your landscape plants may need a summer haircut.

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    Mason bee creating a buzz | Evergreen Arborist
    Mason bee creating a buzz | Evergreen Arborist
    By Dennis Tompkins • January 19, 2016 12:22 am

    There is growing excitement from home gardeners and orchardists around the country about a bug. Yes, a bug.

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    Take care when pruning Japanese maples | Evergreen Arborist
    Take care when pruning Japanese maples | Evergreen...
    By Dennis Tompkins • June 9, 2014 8:18 pm

    Summer is an excellent time to prune many ornamental trees. Among the more classy species are the numerous varieties of Japanese maples that grace many Puget Sound landscapes.

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    Tree-butchering season is well under way | Evergreen Arborist
    Tree-butchering season is well under way | Evergreen...
    By Dennis Tompkins • May 21, 2014 8:22 pm

    Sadly, the annual tree topping or “butchering” season arrives each spring. Realistically, most victimized trees never should have been touched in the first place.

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    It’s plenty wet, but spring pruning is nearly here | GOING GREEN
    It’s plenty wet, but spring pruning is nearly...
    By Dennis Tompkins • February 18, 2014 3:36 pm

    The recent snow storms and subfreezing temperatures in the aftermath of Seahawk celebrations mask the fact that the spring pruning season will soon arrive.

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    Check your trees before the strong winds blow | Go Green
    Check your trees before the strong winds blow...
    By Dennis Tompkins • October 7, 2013 9:19 pm

    The recent heavy rains and strong winds remind us of what can happen when severe storms strike the Pacific Northwest and cause tree failures. While such an intense storm was a bit earlier than usual, it served as a reminder that trees of concern should be checked out before the arrival of the typical winter weather.

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    Counting the advantages of a mossy invasion
    Counting the advantages of a mossy invasion
    By Dennis Tompkins • September 10, 2013 3:21 pm

    I realize it is a bit early to address moss removal, but it will not be long before some homeowners may be faced with such a dilemma.

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    Counting the advantages of a mossy invasion | Evergreen Aborist
    Counting the advantages of a mossy invasion |...
    By Dennis Tompkins • September 9, 2013 6:45 pm

    Sellers of lawn fertilizers and moss killers are not going to like this story. Why? Because it will give hope to rain-soaked homeowners who suffer from moss-ridden lawns nurtured by our moist Northwest climate. Besides, this is a true story.

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    Question and answer: Common arbor illnesses and maladies | Evergreen Aborists
    Question and answer: Common arbor illnesses and maladies...
    By Dennis Tompkins • July 9, 2013 1:40 pm

    Several common maladies in landscapes are coming into their full splendor as the summer progresses.

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    Time to tackle pruning chores | The Evergreen Arborist
    Time to tackle pruning chores | The Evergreen...
    By Dennis Tompkins • June 12, 2013 2:16 pm

    Summer begins June 21! So it is time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits and begin to plan summer pruning chores.

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    Time to tackle pruning chores | Going Green
    Time to tackle pruning chores | Going Green
    By Dennis Tompkins • June 10, 2013 6:34 pm

    At last, summer is here! So it is time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits and begin to plan summer pruning chores.

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    Proper pruning makes for happy, healthy trees | GOING GREEN
    Proper pruning makes for happy, healthy trees |...
    By Dennis Tompkins • February 14, 2013 1:22 pm

    The spring pruning season is just around the corner. So it is nearly time to break out the loppers, clippers and saws. And do not forget the first aid kits.

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    Not all pruning methods are created equal | The Evergreen Arborist
    Not all pruning methods are created equal |...
    By Dennis Tompkins • February 14, 2013 12:04 pm

    The spring pruning season is just around the corner. So it is nearly time to break out the loppers, clippers and saws. And do not forget the first aid kits.

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