Blog | Cascade Tree Works in Vancouver, WA
Cabling and Bracing: When It Saves a Tree Worth Keeping
Not every structurally flawed tree has to come down. Hardware can buy a valuable tree decades, provided everyone is clear about what it does and does not accomplish.
Is English Ivy Actually Killing Your Trees?
Ivy does not strangle a tree and it does not feed on it. What it does is heavier, wetter, and more likely to bring the tree down in a windstorm.
Post-Storm Tree Triage: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
The storm has passed and there is damage. Doing these things in the right order protects your safety, your insurance claim, and the trees still standing.
Big Leaf Maple Failure: Why These Giants Drop Limbs
They grow fast, get enormous, and hold decay in places you cannot see. More of our storm calls involve big leaf maple than any other species.
Tree Roots and Foundations: When Should You Actually Worry?
Roots get blamed for a lot of things they did not do, and occasionally for something they did. Here is how to tell which situation you have.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Damage in Washington?
Most policies cover the roof and not the fence, the structure and not the landscaping, and often very little of the removal. Worth knowing before the storm, not after.
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Trees in the Pacific Northwest
A tree planted in October gets six months of root growth before its first dry summer. The same tree planted in April gets a few weeks.
Wind Damage vs. Root Failure: How Pacific Northwest Trees Actually Fall
Wind gets the blame, but the ground is usually the reason. Understanding the difference tells you what to look for on your own property.
Emergency Tree Removal: What Actually Counts as an Emergency?
Some tree situations genuinely cannot wait until Monday. Others can, and knowing the difference saves you money without taking on risk.
What Leaf Drop Reveals About Your Tree’s Health
The timing and pattern of leaf drop is one of the most useful health signals your tree gives you, and it only appears once a year.
