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Understanding Tree Growth Cycles: What Happens Season by Season

By smilingweb | August 10, 2026

Most tree damage doesn’t happen in a single storm. It accumulates, quietly, over a year, one missed growth stage…

Weak Tree Branches and Storm Damage Risks in Washington

By smilingweb | July 27, 2026

Most people assume a tree is safe simply because it’s still standing. That assumption is exactly what…

Keep Your Trees Thriving with Expert Tree Care and Tree Service Solutions

By Capital Tree Experts | June 30, 2026

Dead trees don’t fall on schedules. They fall during storms, onto roofs, onto fences, onto cars, and almost every time,…

Tree Cabling and Bracing: When and Why It’s Needed

By Capital Tree Experts | May 12, 2026

A tree that has stood in your yard for 30 years is not just landscaping.…

How to Identify Diseased Trees Before They Spread to Others

By Capital Tree Experts | April 10, 2026

Tree diseases don’t announce themselves. They work quietly, under the bark, through the roots, and deep inside…

What to Do If Your Tree Gets Hit by Lightning

By Capital Tree Experts | March 23, 2026

Olympia is no stranger to severe weather. From fall through spring, Pacific storms sweep across Thurston…

Soil and Fertilization Tips for Effective Tree Care

By Capital Tree Experts | February 26, 2026

 Your trees might be dying from the ground up without you realizing it. While you’re out there…

Preservation Over Removal: How an Arborist Saves “Dying” Trees

By Capital Tree Experts | January 21, 2026

Is that tree showing brown leaves and bare branches? It’s probably not dead; just stressed and screaming for…

Beyond Aesthetics: The Real Health and Safety Benefits of Expert Tree Care in Olympia  

By Capital Tree Experts | December 15, 2025

Introduction: More Than Just a Pretty View Most homeowners think about their trees when leaves…

The Hidden Risks of Delaying Tree Removal

By Capital Tree Experts | November 26, 2025

The big tree in your backyard may look fine to you, but underneath it is…

How to Know When It’s Time to Remove a Tree on Your Olympia Property

By Capital Tree Experts | October 16, 2025

Hazardous trees pose serious threats to Olympia homeowners, especially during our region’s intense winter storms…

Beyond the Chainsaw: What an ISA Certified Arborist Really Brings to the Table

By Capital Tree Experts | October 1, 2025

Trees are among the most enduring neighbors we share our landscapes with. They outlive fences,…

How to Keep Your Trees Safe and Thriving All Year Long: Expert Tips from Capital Tree Experts

By Capital Tree Experts | August 8, 2025

Trees are so much more than beautiful, picturesque features in your landscape—they’re living, breathing partners…