BRANCHING OUT WITH PIONEER

BRANCHING OUT WITH PIONEER

A person uses a chainsaw to cut through a tree stump, with wood shavings flying.
By Mindy Walton February 10, 2026
If you’ve recently had a tree taken down on Whidbey Island, you’re probably staring at what’s left and thinking: Now what? Tree stumps aren’t just an eyesore
Rose leaves with black spot disease, showing yellowing and dark lesions.
By Mindy Walton January 9, 2026
ust like people, trees can get sick. But unlike a cold, tree diseases can spread quietly and damage large parts of your landscape before you even notice.
Person in tree cutting branch with chainsaw, secured by rope.
By Mindy Walton January 9, 2026
Trees are one of your property’s greatest assets — providing shade, beauty, and value. But left unchecked, limbs can become overgrown, diseased, or dangerously close to structures.