By Nancy Penrose In 1947, Washington named the western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) as the official state tree. The name “hemlock” comes for a European weed that has a similar type of smell. The western hemlock is an evergreen coniferous tree that can be found growing...

By Nancy Penrose There are many reasons why a healthy tree can get sick, such as pests, injuries, disease and poor maintenance. Even the environment can adversely affect a tree’s well-being. There are several ways to tell if a tree is doing poorly. Some of the more...

SNOHOMISH, WA - Big Trees Inc. (http://bigtreesupply.com), a Washington state tree sales and transplanting company, will help save more than a dozen trees at a hospital campus during a project involving the re-routing of utilities. The trees currently provide privacy...

SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, today announced the completion of a large tree privacy screen on Bainbridge Island. Over 20 big trees were planted to create an extensive...

By Nancy Penrose Many property owners buy big trees to beautify their landscape, but they can also be used as natural screens to create privacy, minimize wind, decrease sunlight and reduce noise. A living wall is a great way to create seclusion, especially if you are...

By Nancy Penrose A recently planted tree can take up to two years or more to become established. An established tree will have roots that extend below the drip line, the area beneath the canopy where water from the tree drips into the ground. Taking care of a new tree...

SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, is now offering hand-made natural stone planters for sale. Made by a family of stone masons from a remote island in southeast Asia, the...

SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, was asked to transplant a large Beech tree in Kelsey Creek Park for the City of Bellevue, Washington. The transplant went smoothly, and the tree...

By Nancy Penrose Renovation and construction projects can cause significant damage to your property’s landscape. In addition to breaking branches and tearing bark, workers and equipment can seriously injure root systems that provide your foliage with water and...

By Nancy Penrose There are many reasons to landscape your property with trees. Not only do they create a more beautiful environment, trees can reduce your energy bills, create more privacy and provide cleaner air by filtering pollutants. They can also raise the resale...