Blog | Cascade Tree Works in Vancouver, WA
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.
Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal: Which Do You Actually Need?
They are two genuinely different jobs with different prices and different aftermaths. Which one you need depends entirely on what is going in that spot next.
Laminated Root Rot: The Douglas Fir Problem You Cannot See
It is the most consequential tree disease in the Pacific Northwest, it lives in the soil for decades, and the first obvious symptom is often the tree already on the ground.
Should You Top Your Trees Before Storm Season? No, and Here Is Why
Every fall, homeowners cut the tops out of tall trees hoping to make them safer before the storms. It reliably produces the opposite result.
Codominant Stems and Included Bark: The Defect That Splits Trees
If your tree splits into two trunks in a tight V, look closely at where they meet. That junction is either fine or it is the weakest point on the whole tree.
Tree Removal Permits Outside Vancouver: Battle Ground, Camas, Ridgefield and Unincorporated Clark County
The rules that apply inside Vancouver city limits are not the rules that apply in Battle Ground, Camas, or on unincorporated county land. Here is how to find out which set governs your property.
Is My Douglas Fir Dangerous? Signs of Structural Failure
Douglas firs are the tallest thing on most Clark County properties, which makes their failure mode the one worth understanding.
