Trees do have value. A large tree in a nice landscape may be worth thousands of dollars. This does not mean a homeowner could sell a tree for these prices, but there are situations where estimated values come into play.
Local arborist Dennis Tompkins answers readers questions.
Sorry, but the rumor that the record wet spring has drowned all the pests is not true. In fact, as new foliage begins to appear, various pests are lying in wait to begin their annual feasts. The following are signs of some of the more common and highly visible insects and diseases that soon will be visible.
Sorry, but the rumor that the record wet spring has drowned all the pests is not true. In fact, as new foliage begins to appear, various pests are lying in wait to begin their annual feasts. The following are signs of some of the more common and highly visible insects and diseases that soon will be visible.
Locally, our weather has experienced La Niña conditions such as record late snows and many days of below-normal temperatures.
However, the spring planting season will arrive.
So what is all this talk about La Niña and the bad weather predicted between now and spring?
Yes, it is a bit early to begin to think about Christmas. The pumpkin season just ended and Thanksgiving is…
Weather forecasters are predicting a severe fall and winter because of the La Niña system developing in the Pacific Ocean….
“Everything was normal and then May arrived,” said Jenny Glass, plant diagnostician at the Washington State University plant clinic.
June is a good time to grab the pruners, gloves and first aid kits and launch into the summer pruning chores. By now, many landscape plants have put on most of their new growth.
Between the recent windstorm, a missed call on a hazard evaluation involving a Corliss logging operation and a devastating insect attacking Enumclaw landscapes, it has been an interesting week.
The annual memorial service honoring the 32 Marines who died on Mount Rainier more than 60 years ago is planned…
The questions below represent common situations faced by homeowners during the summer months.
