Practical tree care advice for Clark County
Straight talk on keeping your trees safe, healthy, and out of your roof, from the ISA Certified Arborist-led team at Priority Tree Service.
Protecting Tree Roots Before a Patio, Fence, or Driveway Project
Planning a patio, fence, driveway, or utility trench near a mature tree in Clark County? Bring an arborist into the plan before excavation and equipment arrive.
Read more How to Compare Tree Service Estimates in Clark County, WA
Three quotes for the same tree, none of them close. What a written estimate should say, why nobody prices a tree over the phone, and the bids to walk away from.
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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Vancouver, WA: What to Do Now
The emerald ash borer was confirmed in Vancouver on August 19, 2026, Washington's first detection. What was actually found, and what ash owners should do now.
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Why Is My Douglas Fir Dying? Drought Stress in Clark County
Douglas firs are thinning and turning red across Clark County after four drought years. How to read the symptoms, what the beetles do, and what still helps.
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What Are Those Webs in My Tree? Fall Webworm in Clark County
Grey webs on the branch tips in August are fall webworm, not tent caterpillars. What they damage, why burning the webs wrecks the tree, and what to do instead.
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What to Do After Stump Grinding: Chips, Soil, and Regrowth
Stump grinding leaves chips, a hole, and roots underground. How to fill the spot, get grass to grow there, handle root sprouts, and plant a new tree nearby.
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Can I Trim My Neighbor's Tree? What to Do Before You Cut
An overhanging branch is not a green light to start cutting. A practical, non-legal checklist for Clark County homeowners to follow before tree work begins.
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How to Identify an Ash Tree and Emerald Ash Borer Damage
Now that the emerald ash borer is confirmed in Vancouver, WA, here is how to tell whether you own an ash tree and how to read the signs of an infestation.
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Why Western Red Cedars Are Dying in Clark County
Western red cedars are browning across Clark County. How to tell normal fall flagging from real dieback, why it is happening, and whether yours can be saved.
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A Neighbor's Tree Fell on My Property: Who Pays in Washington?
A neighbor's tree fell on your property in Washington. Who actually pays surprises most people, plus the negligence exception and what to do next.
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When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees in the Pacific Northwest?
For most trees here, prune in late winter. But it depends on the tree, and hazards should never wait. A plain, season-by-season guide for Clark County.
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Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Clark County?
Tree rules vary by city and lot in Clark County. When you likely need a tree removal permit, when you do not, and how an arborist report helps.
Read more How to Spot a Hazardous Tree Before the Next Windstorm
The Pacific Northwest gets serious wind. Here are the warning signs of a tree likely to fail, and what to check around your home before the next storm rolls in.
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Signs a Tree Needs to Come Down (and When It Can Be Saved)
Dead limbs, leaning trunks, fungus, and cracks: how an arborist decides whether a tree is a hazard that has to go or one worth saving with the right care.
Read more Why a Good Arborist Will Never Top Your Tree
Tree topping looks like a quick fix for a tree that got too big. It is one of the worst things you can do. Here is what topping does and what to do instead.
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