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Goal is to keep trees, shrubs looking natural

Now that the fruit trees have been pruned and are beginning to excite you about the summer and…

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Mason bee creating a buzz | Evergreen Arborist

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

Summer is an excellent time to prune many ornamental trees. Among the more classy species are the numerous…

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Tree-butchering season is well under way | Evergreen Arborist

Sadly, the annual tree topping or “butchering” season arrives each spring. Realistically, most victimized trees never should have…

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It’s plenty wet, but spring pruning is nearly here | GOING GREEN

The recent snow storms and subfreezing temperatures in the aftermath of Seahawk celebrations mask the fact that the…

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Check your trees before the strong winds blow | Go Green

The recent heavy rains and strong winds remind us of what can happen when severe storms strike the…

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Counting the advantages of a mossy invasion

I realize it is a bit early to address moss removal, but it will not be long before…

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Counting the advantages of a mossy invasion | Evergreen Aborist

Sellers of lawn fertilizers and moss killers are not going to like this story. Why? Because it will…

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Question and answer: Common arbor illnesses and maladies | Evergreen Aborists

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

Summer begins June 21! So it is time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits and…

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Time to tackle pruning chores | Going Green

At last, summer is here! So it is time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits…

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Proper pruning makes for happy, healthy trees | GOING GREEN

The spring pruning season is just around the corner. So it is nearly time to break out the…

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Not all pruning methods are created equal | The Evergreen Arborist

The spring pruning season is just around the corner. So it is nearly time to break out the…