There’s a lot that goes into Portland tree care – just as there’s a lot that goes into Vancouver tree care and tree care in the Pacific Northwest in general! At Urban Forest Pro, our ISA-certified arborists make up the best collection of tree care specialists in the Portland area. With this blog, the tree care experts at UFP hope to provide a substantial amount of content that is both entertaining and informative. We want to provide some background on a variety of tree care services, and as a full-service tree company, Urban Forest Pro is the go-to source for tree care in Portland. With this blog, we’ll cover everything from how to winterize your trees to how best to fertilize the soil. We’ll also cover many other tree service topics, including tree removal, tree planting, tree pruning, view enhancements, and more. In addition to these topics, UFP will present in-depth blog posts on tree rot, tree fertilization, organic pest control, and a whole lot more. Our goal is to be the only resource that Portlanders and our neighbors to the north in Vancouver, Washington, need to determine how best to care for their trees and the landscaping that makes up the bulk of our extraordinary urban tree canopy.
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is a serious disease that often necessitates tree removal. It is caused by the plant pathogen Phtophthora Ramorum. SOD spreads by air and water; its most common transmission method is to splash onto other plants via rainwater. Since the mid 1990s, SOD has killed millions of trees in Oregon and California. […]
Do trees fascinate you? Do you jump at the chance to help others? If so, we recommend applying for the Portland Fruit Tree Project’s Harvest and Stewardship Internship. As certified arborists, Portland opportunities for learning about and protecting trees excite us. This internship is an incredible opportunity for budding arborists who want more hands-on experience […]
Unfortunately, certain tree myths lurk in the minds of many homeowners. Today we’re taking a look at some of the most pervasive (but completely untrue) myths about tree care. Myth #1: Tree Topping Reduces Fall Hazard, while Improving the Health of Struggling Trees. The Truth: Tree topping is deadly for all trees. Period. In reality, […]
Recent storms have left many Portland trees in a sad state. High winds and ice storms often break branches, opening the tree to disease. Moreover, maelstroms may knock down entire trees—as one unfortunate cyclist recently learned in downtown Portland, when a tree fell on her. In this post, we take a look at what to […]
Mature trees are some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring natural features on a piece of property. Their sheer height and multitude of gnarled, curling branches never fail to capture the attention of passersby. These trees can be fairly sensitive to changes in the environment surrounding them, so they require a high level of care. […]
Is it possible that the future of illuminating urban areas at night may come, not from traditional electricity, but organic material attached to trees that line the streets? The answer may be bioluminescent jellies and bacteria. Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde and his team at Studio Roosegaarde are interested in applying organic materials to the built […]
When people think of how trees and other plant life are beneficial, it’s usually in the context of the environment and large remote forests. But trees play a vital role in urban settings as well, and in more ways than you may realize. Trees Clean the Air Planting trees is a very affordable means of […]
It’s fall in Portland—apples are blushing, pumpkins are ripening, and the last round of roses bloom. As kids go back to school and the weather turns crisp, your trees are in need of attention. Just as you prepare your home for cold, wet winter temperatures with winterization, your trees will do best with winter preparation, […]
While you are looking to improve the curb appeal of your home, you may be inadvertently doing harm to your trees. Here are some otherwise normal home care activities that you need to be cautious about. 1. Mowing your lawn. Most homeowners think nothing of bumping against their trees when mowing their lawns. But it […]
Are you partial to fir trees? Whether you grew up in the Great Northwest and being surrounded by firs just feels natural to you, you adore the piney scent, or have a penchant for an evergreen (which a lot of firs are) to enjoy greenery year-round, there’s a lot to love about firs. It’s also […]
