Why Hire An Arborist?*

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An Arborist is a specialist in tree care.  A good Certified Arborist is knowledgeable about the needs of trees and shrubs and how to provide the proper care for them.  Well cared for trees add a great deal of value to your property.  An Arborist, certified by the ISA, meets both experience and testing guidelines.

Arborists are trained to do a variety of services to help you maintain the investment you have made such as: 

  • Pruning.  An Arborist can determine what type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your trees.

  • Removals.  Although tree removal is a last resort, there are times when it is necessary.  An Arborist can help decide whether a tree should be removed or not.  Arborists have the skills and equipment to safely and effectively remove trees.

  • Planting.  Most Certified Arborists can recommend what types of trees are appropriate for a specific location.  The wrong tree in the wrong location can lead to future problems.

  • Emergency tree care.  Storms may cause limbs or trees to fall.  The weight of a storm-damaged tree is great and they can be very dangerous to remove or trim.  An Arborist can perform the job in a safe manner.

  • Some other services that an Arborist may provide are fertilizing and spraying.  This treatments should be based on the needs of your specific trees.

  • Another service that some, not all Arborists provide is Plant Health Care, which is preventive and on-going maintenance to keep trees in good health.  If you care about the health of your property and trees, it is worth while to hire a Certified Arborist.

Northwest Plant Health Care Inc. provides all of the above services and specializes in Plant Health Care.  We would be happy to evaluate your tree care needs and be a part of the future success of your landscape!

* Most of the information on this page is a summary of the information found in the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) brochure entitled “Why Hire An Arborist?”  The ISA is a national industry organization that informs both the industry and the public about tree care issues.