Mountain West Arbor Care is presently servicing our customers in beautiful La Grande, Oregon, where Deciduous and evergreen trees rule the landscape. Lagrande is known for being a humid climate, and with plenty of moisture comes abundant growth and risks of overgrowth. Overgrowth can quickly become a problem: Tree limbs and branches can become weighty…
Choosing a Boise ISA Certified Arborist for all of your preventative tree care needs is an important distinction over choosing a run-of-the-mill landscaping and tree service. When you hire a company to maintain and service your trees you’re looking to hire a company with knowledge, education, ISA Certification, and experience. Your trees are a valuable…
When it comes to tree care, Mountain West Arbor Care understands the importance of certifiable credentials, references, and experience. Just like you, we navigate a variety of businesses both in our business and personal life. And, like yourself, we’re on the look-out for solid workmanship, expertise, and a price to the match the level of service. When…
The fall season is in full swing here in Boise. The temperatures are becoming cool, the leaves are bursting with color, and before we know it the winter season will be upon us. While much attention is placed on tree care during the spring, summer, and fall months, winter tree care is often neglected. As…
Whether you’re pruning tree limbs or removing a hazardous tree, safety is of the utmost importance. Today we outline general safety tips and tree removal safety recommendations. Please note, these are general guidelines and recommendations and are not to be understood as complete steps and directions for felling a tree. When it comes to tree…
We all know that the temperatures get high during the summer months in Boise. Typically, starting in July, we can expect high temperatures through August and into September. With high temperatures come higher cooling costs. With strategic planting of shade trees you can beautify your landscape while subsequently shading your house. More shade means less…
Pruning your Trees: When is it best? The time of year to have your trees pruned in Boise, Idaho will depend on the type of tree and when they bloom. Winter pruning is common and allows for accelerated growth come spring. It is recommended, no matter what time of year you have your trees pruned,…
The bronze birch borer has been a problem for over 25 years in eastern Washington and parts of Oregon, especially among ornamental birch species. The borer is especially effective at causing birch mortality when precipitation has been low, so more infestations are likely to appear in the spring of 2013. Vulnerable Birch Species Imported varieties…
Nutrient beds are a cutting edge landscape management strategy, you probably haven’t heard of yet. Nutrient beds improve the health of your trees and shrubs organically. They are especially beneficial for supporting new landscape plantings and proper tree care. What is a nutrient bed? According to Cassian Humphreys, a nutrient bed is “a mulch layer…
For most people, a carpet of moss beneath the trees is a lovely sight. In a yard, it can add the feel of the forest to your landscape. When that moss is on the ground, it can be a great ground cover around the base of the trees. It holds several times its weight in…