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Tree Selection, Planting, & Care with Davey at West Seattle Nursery

  • 5275 California Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98136 (map)

Class instructor:
Tyson Geldseth, ISA certified arborist from Davey.

Class fee:
This class is free! All attendees will receive 10% off their purchases the day of the class.

Location:
This class will be held outdoors under our carport in the West Seattle Nursery parking lot, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Sign up link:
Sign up here!
*If you're unable to attend, please cancel your registration so someone else can take your spot. If the class is full, please feel free to join for standing room behind the chairs.

Class description:
This class will help you choose the right trees for privacy, beauty, and long-term success in your landscape. Perfect for homeowners and gardeners at any level, it covers what you need to know to get trees off to a healthy start and keep them thriving.

Topics:

  • Best practices for first-time pruning

  • How and when to prune for structure, shape, or a hedge look 

  • The right way to plant trees to avoid future problems 

  • Why soil health matters, including compaction, drainage, and nutrients 

  • Common pests and landscape issues to watch for 

  • Tips to avoid common planting and care mistakes 

  • Arborvitae privacy screens

*Check out The Seattle Times article on How to care for trees during Seattle summers featuring recommendations by Davey.

Sign up for the class here!

Later Event: September 30
We are closed Tues, Sep 30