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Trees need water in summer

Trees need water in summer

Many of us expect that our trees will be fine all summer without any additional water. However, this turns out not to be true, especially as our summers get hotter and drier. In recent years we have seen more signs of drought stress in our clients’ trees. Unlike...
Don’t forget to water your trees

Don’t forget to water your trees

Hotter weather is on its way, with highs in the high 80s and even 90 degrees next week. Your trees will suffer in the summer heat without occasional deep watering. Don’t forget to water your trees in summer to keep them healthy. You may think that the occasional...
Help City Fruit feed the community

Help City Fruit feed the community

Many backyard gardeners don’t eat all the fruit that their trees produce. That’s where City Fruit comes in. The organization’s staff and volunteers harvest excess fruit from trees and donate it to local food banks and other food programs. You can...
Six reasons for summer pruning

Six reasons for summer pruning

Many people think of pruning as a winter task, but there are a number of great reasons to prune your trees and shrubs in summer. Here are six reasons to consider summer pruning. Help slow growth  Summer is a good time to prune if you would like to slow the growth of a...
Tips on landscape watering

Tips on landscape watering

Have you watered your plants yet? Now is a good time to make sure your landscape watering strategy is ready for the growing season. Seattle had less an inch of rain in April (0.86 inches), far less than the average of 2.71 inches. The forecast for the next few days is...
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