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Frequently Asked Questions

Care of Your Trees (including Watering)

What is NurseryTrees.com?

NurseryTrees.com, LLC is a tree farm located a few minutes north of Woodinville, WA. We have several thousand trees growing on approximately 50 acres—property that has been used for farming for the last 100 years. Buying directly from the grower has great advantages—fresh trees, great selection, and low prices. For more information about NurseryTrees.com please see the “About Us” section of our website. For a great “overview” of the farm, please see our Farm Video.

How long has NurseryTrees.com been in business?

We planted our first trees in 1995 and our business has been “growing” ever since. For more information about our history please see the “About Us” section of our website.

What kind of trees does NurseryTrees.com grow?

We specialize in Privacy Trees. No other farm or nursery has our combination of experience in “what works where”, a great selection of privacy trees including trees that no one else has, professional planting services, ongoing support, and thousands of satisfied Customers. Here’s a link to our Privacy Tree Landing Page.

We also have select ornamental trees, also very high quality, and here’s a link to our Ornamental Tree Landing Page.

Do you also plant your trees for Customers?

Yes, our main way of “getting our trees to market” is to deliver and plant them for Customers.

Do you sell trees to homeowners?

Yes, almost all of our sales are privacy trees or ornamental trees to homeowners.

What is NurseryTrees.com “service area”

Our "Service Area" is the greater Puget Sound Region--roughly Blaine to Olympia including Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, Redmond Issaquah, Renton, Tacoma, etc., etc.--plus Stevens Pass/Wenatchee. If you are outside of this area we won't be able to plant for you.

What are NurseryTrees.com’s business hours?

We are a farm, not a retail nursery so we don't keep regular retail hours; instead we set up appointments so that we can focus on your project. Before people come to the farm we usually will have discussed the project with them and perhaps had one of our Foreman stop over to review the project “on site”. This way by the time people come to the farm we will all have a good idea of what trees will work for them, and what to show them. While we have done business this way for years, it is particularly important to do it this way given Covid-19.

Does NurseryTrees.com follow the Covid-19 regulations?

Yes we do and we have not had any Covid-19 illnesses related to our business operations. Here’s a link to our “Covid-19” webpage.

Is NurseryTrees.com licensed and Insured?

Yes, including being a registered contractor with the State of Washington.

FREE ESTIMATES

How do I start working with NurseryTrees.com?

Please fill-out our “Request a Free Estimate” form and send us a couple of photos of the planting area. From there one of our Project Managers will work with you to figure out your project. We may also have one of our Foremen stop by your place and review the project with you, and you might also schedule a time to visit the tree farm to look at the tree options. We discourage people from just showing up at the farm without talking with us first—we may be with other Customers and not able to help you, and just showing up is not nearly as effective as taking it step-by-step, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Are “Free Estimates” really free and no-obligation?

Yes, every step of the Free Estimate process from talking with you, to a site visit on your property, and possibly a visit to the farm, is “no cost, no obligation”.

How do I decide what Privacy Trees to use?

Each step of our Free Estimate process is designed to help you understand what trees could work for you. Basically we will work with you in person and by phone/e-mail to understand the tree options, pros and cons, project costs, etc. We also have online tools such as the Privacy Tree Comparison Chart & “Top 10 Privacy Trees in Washington State” article.

Does NurseryTrees.com really have Privacy Trees that no other farm/nursery has?

Yes. We have been the Washington State Leader in privacy trees for many years and during that time we have experimented and improved what we do--another good example of why it is beneficial to deal directly with a grower. For example, we now "hedge" several of our privacy trees--cedars, Leyland Cypress, and laurels--as they are growing to keep them as narrow as possible; then we plant them for the Customer and the Customer keeps them hedged and narrow. This is a very common "need" as houses get bigger. For the same reason we experimented with and now offer for sale the Thin Man Arborvitae--a fast-growing, narrow and tall tree that no one else in the Northwest is growing. Using the wrong privacy tree can result in significant problems (and no privacy). We can help you make the right choice.

DELIVERY & PLANTING

What is included with Delivery & Planting?

"Of all the people who worked on our new home, you were the only ones

who showed up on time and did exactly what you said you were going to do."

—Brett, Renton Highlands

Because most of the trees we sell are so large, we usually also deliver and plant them. Our goal is set forth in the quote above. To accomplish this:

· We work with you to be sure you know what you're getting and how much we'll charge. No surprises.

· We communicate with you the day before your job, and again on the day of the job when the crew is heading your way. Our goal is to not waste any of your time waiting for us.

· We want you there while we are working so you get exactly what you want, where you want it. If you can't be present the whole time, we at least need you there when the crew arrives so that we can go over the job with you.

· In most cases we will install an irrigation system to make watering, which is critical, as easy as possible (described below).

· We will stake up the trees when necessary for no additional charge.

· We will call the "Call Before You Dig" utility locator service and have them come out if there is any question as to whether there are utilities in the planting area (no charge).

· We have an "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau.

When does NurseryTrees.com get paid?

Except in special circumstances we don’t ask for any deposits—we only are paid when your job is finished and you are totally satisfied. We accept most credit cards, checks and cash.

How much will Privacy Trees cost?

The answer will obviously depend on the size of your project but basically there are three catagories of cost--the cost of the trees themselves, a planting charge, and a delivery charge (that is based on how far away from us you are).

Here’s an example Price Quote:

Does NurseryTrees.com offer a Warranty with its trees?

Yes, for trees that we plant we include a one year Warranty at no additional cost.

When is the best time to plant trees?

Some people will say that it is better to plant in the Fall or early Spring. That has not been our experience. We plant trees all year long, except on the very hottest and very coldest days of the year where transporting trees in that weather might cause damage; or when it snows so that we can’t travel. That is only a few days a year. No matter when we plant trees they will need to be watered well their first spring/summer in their new location (and sometimes two seasons for bigger trees). Our Customers lose very few trees over the course of the year, and it is clear that proper watering is the "key" to success, not the time of year.

When is the best time to buy trees?

This is a different question from when is the best time to plant trees. A Nursery Tree Farm has a “cycle” each year. Trees in our fields can only be dug when they are “dormant” (not growing), roughly October-April (our “Digging Season”). So trees that we sell in the spring/summer need to have been dug the last Digging Season. This time-lag is not a big deal in terms of quality—we take good care of trees that have been dug--but sometimes we sell out of various sizes of trees as the spring and summer go along. Then when October rolls around again we can start digging a new crop and our inventory of available trees will increase dramatically as the “cycle” begins again. So early spring and fall/winter are the times when we have the best selection of trees.

How long will it take to have new trees planted once my project has been agreed-to?

That will depend on the time of year—our “busy seasons” are spring and fall. During those times we can sometimes be scheduling out 2-3 months in advance.

A privacy tree planting project is like a “remodel” of part of your yard. And like most remodeling projects, you will be living with it for many years. So it is important to “get it right”. We have been doing this for many years with basically the same crew, we have trees no one else has, and we offer ongoing support. We believe that’s worth waiting for, and presumably so do our thousands of satisfied Customers.

CARE OF YOUR TREES

Does NurseryTrees.com offer ongoing support for the trees it plants?

Yes, we want your planting project to be successful and we offer ongoing support in a variety of ways:

We have a detailed “Care of Your Trees” section of our website that outlines such things as watering, pruning, fertilizing, etc.

We are available by phone/e-mail to answer whatever questions you have, look at photos, etc.; and

If necessary, we can have one of our Foreman stop at your place to take a look at your trees if you are concerned about them (no charge; we do this when we are working in your area).

Do I need to water my new trees?

Yes, definitely. You will need to use the watering system we’ve installed for you to water your new trees through their first spring/summer and possibly the next season as well. After that they should be fine on their own.

This is the Northwest—doesn’t it rain enough so I don’t have to worry about watering?

No, definitely not. The Northwest has long dry spells and your trees won’t survive unless they are watered. Newly-planted trees are very vulnerable to hot weather because they haven’t set their roots yet.

When do I need to start watering my new trees?

Here’s a link to our Care of Your Trees Watering section that describes when to start and stop watering for the year and how to tell if you’ve watered enough:

http://www.nurserytrees.com/Care_of_Your_Trees.htm#Watering

MISCELLANEOUS

Do trees Add Value to Property?

You know your property better than anyone. Would your property increase in value if you screened off a roadway/neighbor/etc.? Most of the time the answer would be Yes.

Real Estate agents have told us that 50% of their listings have “privacy issues”.

Here’s a link to various studies that have looked at this issue.

Where Can I See “Before & After” photos of privacy tree plantings?

In our “Before & After” Photo Gallery

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To Get Started

Please fill-out our Request for a Free Estimate form, or simply call or e-mail us.

info@NurseryTrees.com; 425-343-2650

OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:

PLEASE NOTE

We are experiencing an incredibly busy spring season and are almost overwhelmed with new business. At the same time we are working remotely due to Covid-19 and scheduling nursery visits by "appointment only". New business is being handled on a "first come/first served" basis and sometimes there is a waiting period before we can begin looking at your project. So we thank you in advance with your patience and understanding and we look forward to working with you.

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A Note on English Laurels

English Laurels are tough trees and we seldom need to replace them under our warranty. However, they frequently go through a period of transplant shock--stress from being moved to a new location--that is more significant than most other trees. They can develop yellowing leaves; sometimes with brown spots that drop off and leave holes. This is commonly known as "shothole". They can also drop a considerable amount of leaves. Once they become established--and that can take longer than other trees--the yellowing and leaf drop will stop. However, the leaf holes have been persisting the last few years due to a fungal or bacterial issue in the environment that appears to be weather driven. This does not affect the health of the trees.

Your laurels will be under warranty for one year from planting time if we delivered and planted them for you; and we will frequently extend the warranty. If they do start having problems, please let us know and we will provide guidance. Stick with the laurels--they will be fine in the long run and are uniquely beautiful trees.

Covid-19 Precautions

We are all naturally concerned about the Corinavirus outbreak, and NurseryTrees.com is taking steps to protect our Customers and ourselves. As we have done for years, much can be accomplished by e-mail, phone and photos. If there is a need for in-person contact, either here at the farm or during a “Site Visit” by our Foreman, we follow the recommended protective steps:

1. No handshakes upon meeting;

2. Stay 4-6' away from the person during conversations;

3. Limit/avoid passing documents, photos, etc.; use hand sanitizer if you do; and

4. If Customer has any additional requests or concerns, we will work with him/her to address those.

Finally, tree planting projects, being outside, make for a safer working environment for Customers and our workers. We look forward to working with you.

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TEMPORARILY CLOSED

NurseryTrees.com is temporarily closed due to the smoke in Western Washington. If you have a job coming up with us in the next few days, we will be in touch with you--we are taking things day-by-day and location-by-location. If you have a new project to discuss with us, please fill-out our online Request for Free Estimate form, which we will continue processing upon our return. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Michael S. Gillie, Manager

Gold Rider Cypress "Before & After"

From the Customer: "Truly a success story. As you can imagine we are beyond happy with the result"

This article discusses privacy tree options, pros and cons, growing conditions, etc.

with "Before & After" photos. Click here.

Contact Information:

Phone: 425-343-2650

e-mail: info@nurserytrees.com

Fax: (425) 953-5780

No text messages, please

Sorry, we only work in Washington State.

13510 Old Snohomish-Monroe Road

Snohomish, WA 98290

Sales by "Appointment Only", please (Why?)

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                                                                         Monday-Friday:  10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. by appointment only.

                                                                      Saturdays:             10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. by appointment only.

                                                                      Sundays & Holidays:    Closed

                                                                          Other appointment times are available by special arrangement.

Our Convenient Location

20 minutes from I-405/Bothell-Woodinville

View Directions to our location.

Sales by "Appointment Only", please

Free, No-Obligation Estimates

Or call/e-mail us: info@NurseryTrees.com 425-343-2650.

OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:

Privacy Tree Comparison Chart

To quickly and easily compare the mature sizes, growing conditions, etc. for all of our privacy trees,

please click on the Privacy Tree Comparison Chart.

Click on Chart to Enlarge

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Article:

"Top 10 Privacy Trees in Washington State"

This article discusses privacy tree options, pros and cons, growing conditions,

with "Before & After" photos. Click here.

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See our Trees Growing in the Fields!

We have a beautiful 8 minute drone video of our Snohomish tree farm

with many of the trees identified. Click here

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Privacy Trees: We are a nursery tree farm specializing in Privacy Trees for screening. We have several thousand privacy trees growing at our Snohomish farm. Plus we have many years' experience in "what works where", professional planting services, ongoing support, and thousands of satisfied customers. Buying directly from a grower has great advantages--fresh trees, great selection, and low prices--you maximize your purchasing power. For more information click here.

We also have privacy trees that are not available elsewhere, such as our "Hedged Privacy Trees". For many years we have been pruning some of our privacy trees into tall, narrow hedges so we now have "Instant Privacy" trees in a narrow, hedged form. Sometimes these "hedged" trees are the only trees that will fit into the planting space, and no one else in the Northwest has anything like them. You can see our hedged and natural privacy trees in our beautiful 8 minute YouTube Farm Video.

Ornamental Trees: We also have a nice selection of Ornamental Trees, with many of our trees being on the "Great Plant Picks" list for the Pacific Northwest.

Free Estimates: We will help you determine which trees are right for your project, and provide you with free, no-obligation estimates. This is often accomplished by e-mail and phone, usually first using our online Free Estimate Request Form. Where necessary, we will send one of our experts out to review the project (no cost or obligation). More information

Location: We’re conveniently located just 15 minutes north of Woodinville. We’d be happy to have you out. We are a farm, not a retail nursery so we don't keep regular retail hours; instead we set up appointments so that we can focus on your project--we look at photos and plans with you, and drive you around the farm and look at the tree options. More information

Payment: We don’t require any money “up front”—you only pay when the job is completed (unusual exceptions to this are large/special projects or lengthy “holds” on trees). Be careful of contractors asking for “up front” money; they might not come back!

Warranty & Support: When we plant your trees we include staking (if necessary), transplanting fertilizer, and an easy-to-use watering system that hooks into your garden hose. More information. We also give a one year Warranty on trees we plant, for no additional charge. More information We have a detailed “Care of Your Trees” section of our website, and provide ongoing support--we're available to answer your questions as your new trees grow. More information

Customer Service: We pride ourselves on our Customer Service—real people answering the phone. We have an "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau (their highest rating), are an Angie's List Super Service Award winner, have excellent reviews on Yelp, Google, etc. and a 100% satisfaction rating with eBay.

Our Business: We’ve been in business since 1995 and have a dedicated, experienced staff, most of whom have been with us for many years. More information We sell retail & wholesale, for residential and commercial projects. We are a registered Washington State contractor (License Number: NURSEL*956J1). More information Be sure to hire a registered contractor -- to go to the Department of Labor & Industries website to check a contractor's registration, click here. As it says there: "Unregistered contractors carry no bond or insurance to protect consumers. Consumers can face serious issues if anything goes wrong on a job." These liability risks are in addition to fraud, poor workmanship, worthless warranties, etc. We are fully bonded and insured, of course.

Customer Satisfaction: Most important of all is what our customers think of us:

"I am really pleased with your work. You saved me several thousand dollars, steered me away from trees that wouldn't work, provided healthy and beautiful trees, did a great job planting them, and did everything on time and on schedule. You can quote me." Jo, Vashon Island

"Our privacy bank of trees has done nothing but grow well into maturity. Our back yard and deck area is totally private and the 10 trees your team planted [in 2005] are rich, leathery and dark green. We remark on them every day it seems. Please include me in any of your "Testimonials" as you would be hard pressed to find a more satisfied customer." Jim, Port Orchard

"For quality vs. value, your trees are the best landscape purchase I’ve ever made." Jeff, Seattle

"Michael, I just wanted to pass along a note to tell you how thrilled I am with the trees. The effect they have brought to our new courtyard in the front of our home here in Seattle has exceeded my expectations!" Chip Hanauer, Hydroplane Driver--Click Here to see his project.

"I work in customer service so I know good service when I experience it and you have my top rating. I would definitely recommend you to anyone who needs new landscaping. Thanks again.” Carol, Camano Island

"The [new] trees were a great privacy feature when we sold the last house! We now have a much larger space we want to talk with you about . . " Katherine, Fall City

“My compliments to your crew. We’ve had a lot of contractors working on our house recently and we’ve seen the entire range; and your guys were excellent. The trees make things look so much better—I started smiling as soon as I saw them going in." Holly, Queen Anne

"You guys are the best nursery I've ever done business with! And I have dealt with a few. You did what you said you would, on time with attention to detail rarely found. From the beginning of the quote process all the way through to the last detail you made it easy. And you work to ensure that the trees will thrive after planting with detailed advice, a complementary irrigation system, and a website filled with useful information. Most nurseries will just dump off the goods and tell you best of luck, put some water on them. You provide a quality product that sets you apart. Your crew was friendly, polite and operated as a well organized team. I would recommend you without hesitation! Thanks for doing a great job!” Ryan, Buckley

"We can not believe how beautiful your trees are. The privacy is unbelievable. If you ever need a testimonial let us know. Our yard is perfect! We sit there and say "my oh my”! Suzanne, Tacoma

"I don't think I've ever been as happy with something I've purchased." Sarah, Sammamish

Many More Testimonials (click here)