by Big Trees Inc. Snohomish, WA
By Nancy Penrose In the urban landscape, trees shade the sidewalks, absorb air pollution, lessen traffic noise, and also happen to be nice to look at. And of course trees take carbon dioxide in the air and convert it to oxygen, which we mammals kind of need for breathing. But […] Read more »
By Nancy Penrose National Arbor Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April; this year on April 28th. It is a civic holiday in Nebraska. Some other states have selected their own dates for Arbor Day. The usual observance of Arbor Day is to plant a tree. […] Read more »
Transplanting a tree can be a necessary step for a many reasons, such as if the tree is outgrowing its current location, or if it’s simply in the way of construction or new landscaping plans. The process of transplanting a tree can be quite traumatic for the tree, and it’s […] Read more »
SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc, (https://bigtreesupply.com), a tree nursery and tree transplant company in the Seattle area, recently helped a mobile home resident with a request to block eyesores on a neighbor’s property. Big Trees got the unusual request recently for screening trees needed to block out a neighbor. What […] Read more »
By Nancy Penrose Planting new trees is a great way to add beauty and value to your property, but it’s important to consider the proper spacing to ensure their health and growth. The distance between new trees when planting depends on several factors, including the species of tree, the intended […] Read more »
By Nancy Penrose “Needle drop” is a term used to describe a normal process that happens to many evergreens during the fall and winter season. While it is usually normal, it can be a concern for homeowners when they see a lot of needles falling. Every needle on an evergreen tree […] Read more »
By Nancy Penrose We all want our trees to be healthy. There are a lot of aspects to keeping your tree healthy and a lot of things to watch out for. It isn’t that hard if you know what to do and what to look out for. But for some […] Read more »
A “specimen” tree is defined as a tree chosen as a point of focus in a landscape. It usually has an unusual shape, texture, color or other feature that distinguishes it from other trees and shrubs in your landscape. Here are 7 great specimen trees that could provide the perfect […] Read more »
Tree Transplant Company Moves 21 Memorial Trees for Community SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc, (www.bigtreesupply.com) a tree nursery and tree transplant company in the Seattle area, was recently contacted to explore the feasibility and survivability of moving twenty-one 10’ cedar trees. Big Trees inspected the area and was able to […] Read more »
By Nancy Penrose Transplanting a tree is an operation that requires experience and care. Being able to transplant the tree is only a small part of the job. Knowing if a tree is a good candidate for transplant, knowing how to safely dig the rootball and transport the tree, and […] Read more »