Mill Creek Tree Care

04/08/2022

Spring is springing! Call today and let us help with your Spring projects!

04/08/2022

Any day is a good day for tree care. Give us a call if we can assist with your projects and keep your home looking great!

03/22/2022

We had a question about pruning, so here's a quick answer:
While different groups may define terms different, there are three general types of cuts when it comes to pruning: heading cuts, thinning cuts, and reduction cuts. "Thinning cuts (also known as removal cuts, collar cuts or natural target pruning cuts) remove a side branch back to the larger parent branch or trunk. If the branch union has a branch collar, thinning cuts have the advantage that they preserve the branch defense zone, giving a strong defense against internal decay. Reduction cuts remove a larger branch or trunk back to a smaller-diameter side branch. Reduction cuts are commonly used in training young trees. They are also the only type of cut that will significantly lower a tree’s height. Heading cuts remove the growing tip of a branch. This releases the side buds to grow resulting in a more dense growth at the point of pruning." - Colorado State University Master Gardener Program Manual; December 2006, Colorado State University.
Borrowed from our friends at www.leesburgtreecare.com

03/17/2022

As we endure another Pacific Northwest Winter - we're here to help remove dangerous trees and keep your home and property safe. Call today!

02/22/2022

Winter is here. Need storm cleanup?
Storms are prevalent in the Pacific Northwest; and Mill Creek is no different. Every year, storms damage or destroy hundreds of trees, and threaten homes, businesses, and property. They also obstruct traffic, slow commerce, and prove a major inconvenience. Fortunately, we're here to help. Our team is ready to assist with 24/7 storm cleanup. Not only are we standing by with equipment and personnel - we actually track storms in advance of their landfall or impact, and ensure we're postured to respond when the time comes. This level of preparedness means we're able to serve more people quickly, and get Mill Creek back into business after a major weather event. Storm cleanup includes whatever services are required. Typically, our team clears fallen trees and debris, removes trees that have fallen or are about to fall on houses and structures, removes limbs that may have broken during a storm, works with utilities crews to remove trees threatening power lines or public infrastructure, and a whole lot more. We're even able to work on small plants and shrubs in your yard - whether to clean up, or ensure plants are healthy after a traumatic natural event. Give us a call, let us know how we can help. Note that in emergency circumstances, our crew will get to everyone who needs help. However, we may prioritize cases where imminent damage to life or property may occur, then move on to cases of downed trees on roads and sidewalks. Thank you in advance for your flexibility during uncertain times like these!
Visit us at www.millcreektreecare.com for winter cleanup resources. Call today.

Mill Creek Tree Care - For All of your Tree Care Needs - Tree Service, Planting, Removal, Pruning, Trimming, Grinding and More. Call 425-274-3250 and let us know how we can help. Affordable, quality service.

02/22/2022

Arguably our bread and butter, tree removal is our most requested service here in Mill Creek. As the land in Washington is continually developed and modified, the need to move, retain, and replant trees is always increasing. Fortunately, we're here to help.

Tree removal is a pretty straightforward process. When it comes to small trees or shrubs, home or property owners can usually take care of this task on their own. However when we talk about medium to tall trees, anyone wanting to remove a tree should seriously consider having our team come out.

Tree removal can be challenging, and requires the right tools, know-how, team, and contingencies.

We all know the right tools make the job easier. We come equipped with everything required, so you're not having to sort through your garage in the middle of a project. We also know how to bring down a tree safely and efficiently. While felling isn't overly complicated, the wrong move can result in property damage and injury. Don't risk it. Call us instead.

We're also positioned to act quickly if something should go wrong. Tree isn't falling the way we intended it to? We can handle that with cables and additional tools and techniques. Do you have a wood chipper or saws to dispose of debris? We do.

We've got everything taken care of, and can probably save you money over a DIY project. Plus, why give up your weekend?

Give us a call or submit an inquiry, and we'll have a team out to quickly and efficiently remove trees or shrubs and make your yard everything you want it to be.

02/22/2022

Contact us for tree stump removal and grinding – and save yourself time, money, and headaches. While the removal or felling of small trees may be a manageable weekend project, stump removal can be a pain. Our team has seen even small, well-embedded tree stumps stump even the most capable green-thumbs (Pun intended).

Give us a call, and let us know you’re looking to remove an unsightly stump, or entire tree. We’ve got you covered.

Why remove stumps? They decrease your property value and curb appeal, make your yard harder to mow and garden, can take up space for other yard improvements, and attract weeds and pests. Did we mention that they’re unsightly, and scream “we couldn’t quiet finish this project!”? Give us a call, and we’ll be happy to provide a quote and take your stump away. In the process, we’ll also protect your yard or lawn from damage, and even leave the wood chips or stump fragments if you’d like.

Given time, expertise and tools, you could remove any stump yourself. Generally we’re talking about shovels, picks, perhaps an axe and/or saw, cables, maybe a winch, and (if it’s a big project) a tractor or truck.

Regardless of your approach, these projects can become increasingly frustrating. Tree stumps are challenging due to their root structures. Generally, the older the tree, the more established the roots – meaning a series of natural anchors that extends throughout a yard or lawn. Most stumps are impossible to move by hand, or require tools we don’t usually keep in the garage. More often than not, we see people attach a cable to a vehicle, and pull the stump out with brute force. But this can be dangerous, and can destroy your lawn. Save the time and headaches, and let us remove that stump for you.

Call us today and we'll take care of your stumps and stump removal needs.

02/22/2022

Storms are prevalent in Washington; and Mill Creek is no different. Every year, storms damage or destroy hundreds of trees, and threaten homes, businesses, and property. They also obstruct traffic, slow commerce, and prove a major inconvenience. Fortunately, we're here to help.

Our team is ready to assist with 24/7 storm cleanup. Not only are we standing by with equipment and personnel - we actually track storms in advance of their landfall or impact, and ensure we're postured to respond when the time comes. This level of preparedness means we're able to serve more people quickly, and get Mill Creek back into business after a major weather event.

Storm cleanup includes whatever services are required. Typically, our team clears fallen trees and debris, removes trees that have fallen or are about to fall on houses and structures, removes limbs that may have broken during a storm, works with utilities crews to remove trees threatening power lines or public infrastructure, and a whole lot more. We're even able to work on small plants and shrubs in your yard - whether to clean up, or ensure plants are healthy after a traumatic natural event.

Give us a call, let us know how we can help.

Note that in emergency circumstances, our crew will get to everyone who needs help. However, we may prioritize cases where imminent damage to life or property may occur, then move on to cases of downed trees on roads and sidewalks. Thank you in advance for your flexibility during uncertain times like these!