Thundering Oak Enterprises

Thundering Oak Enterprises Inc has been serving Western Washington in the greater Seattle & Tacoma area for over 25 years.

We have certified Arborists on staff, are fully bonded and insured, and capable of handling all tree-related concerns for our customers.

Our staff is knowledgeable and practiced in all areas of Arboriculture. We use the latest in modern equipment and safety practices, and guarantee you will be satisfied with our results.

Bryce Landrud, the principal in Thundering Oak Enterprises, is a 1978 graduate of Washington State University in Pullman, WA, with a BS in Forest Management. A lifelong resident of Auburn, WA, Mr. Landrud has been a Certified Arborist (#PN0232) since 1992, and has owned the company since 1982.

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	International Society of Arboriculture
	National Arborist Association

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8 Steps to Successful Planting

1. Dig a large panting hole. It should be as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. It's better to put a $100 tree in a $200 hole than a $200 tree in a $100 hole.

2. Prune sparingly. You should prune only broken branches from the top, making sure to leave the branch collar. Allow a full season of growth before starting corrective pruning.

3. Prepare the hole and soil. It's best not to use fertilizer until the plant is well established. Instead, fill the hole with good, rich native soil. Absolutely do not apply high-nitrogen fertilizer as it can burn the tender roots.

4. Place the tree at the proper height. Add enough soil to the bottom of the planting hole to brign the tree to its original soil - line growing level.

5. Fill the hole gently but firmly. If the tree is balled or burlapped, cut and remove the string or wire from the hole. Fill the hole by gently firming the earth around the tree to hold it in place, and water the planting hole to eliminate air pockets.

6. Stake out the tree, if necessary. This process can casue damage to the bark, so should be avoided when possible and only done if it is too tall to stand alone or has a weak root system as in dwarf fruit trees.

7. Add mulch. 2 to 4 inches of leaf litter, pine straw, shredded bark and twigs, peat moss or wood chips will help conserve soil moisture and protect roots from heat and cold.

8. Water regularily. Regular watering during during the growing season is important to aid the development of a strong new root system in the new site. Keep the soil moist but not soaked. A good watering every 7 to 10 days should be adequate.