When tree roots compete with turfgrass for water and nutrients, they usually win the battle. Tree root competition can cause turf thinning that creates unfavorable playing conditions and erosion ...

Pruning is an essential task that every gardener will perform regularly, but when it comes to proper pruning, there are ...

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...

There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard. They may be the exact same species, but the tree growing in the wild among other trees will likely get much ...

VALENTINES DAY IS here and gone, and the too-good weather just keeps rolling onto the North Olympic Peninsula. This means that everyone has been busy biking, walking, hiking, using the kayaks or boats ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

As part of my duties as an extension agent, I answer a lot of questions about trees. Many times, folks are surprised that the solution they found online was not the best one, and that sometimes it was ...

PERSONALLY, I AM so grateful for the frosty, cold mornings we have had this last week. The frost is exactly what our trees, ...

January is not typically the time of year when we think about doing yard work, unless you consider removing outdoor Christmas decorations yard work! However, due to a deadly disease which is spreading ...

Pruning helps keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing, even in winter. Pruning back branches allows more sunshine in to other leaves. When pruning, it's important to know which branches will produce ...