Stayton Community Advantage Magazine June 2023

ADVANTAGE

BARK • SAND • GRAVEL

SOIL • COMPOST • ROCK

CONCRETE HARDSCAPE

PAVERS • BOULDERS

SUPPLIES • MORE

THE VALLEY’S ONE-STOP SHOPPE FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS

Safe & Beautiful Trees

Your professional tree specialists

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer Photos By Carly Carpenter

One of the great benefits of living here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest is the abundance of rich and verdant woodlands. The problem is, we take a lot of it for granted. We assume that the more mature the tree, the less human intervention is required. That’s not always the case though. Mature trees, just like shrubs and bushes, require regular maintenance. Fortunately, we have professional tree care specialists in the area like Trees Plus, who excel in this kind of work. Owners Maria and Leo Cervantes have more than 15 years of experience in forestry. Leo is also a firefighter! Together, they lead this team of residential tree experts on a mission to serve homeowners and business owners throughout the community. And it’s not just about keeping your trees healthy and beautiful. That is their priority, but more than that, it’s also about protecting people, property, and investments. According to a report by OSHA, there are over 100 landscape and tree fall fatalities every year! That number would be significantly less if everyone in the country could employ Trees Plus for regular pruning and maintenance.

In their natural state, forests are complex ecosystems with millions of interdependent organisms working in conjunction

to keep a healthy and sustainable balance. That said, trees are still susceptible to catching diseases, being attacked by beetles and other pests, struggling against the effects of drought, and more. Deep in the woods, none of that poses a problem to homeowners. Trees fall, it’s part of the cycle, the circle of life. But when those trees are next to homes, it can be incredibly dangerous. One call to Trees Plus can not only save the lives of your trees, it can save the lives of your family! Tree care and maintenance for residential and small commercial properties, pruning and removal, brush clearing and removal, storm debris cleanup, stump grinding; they do it all and more!

That dead tree on your property you’ve been keeping your eye on, or even that healthy tree with the diseased limb; don’t wait for it to fall on your house! And

don’t hire some fly-by-night operation boasting the lowest prices in town. This is the kind of job that requires years of experience and expertise, and you want to use someone who has a proven track record, and a reputation you can rely on. Trees Plus is quick to respond,

highly professional, detail-oriented, and respectful of both you and the environment. They will always do right by both.

And Trees Plus, as an organization, is growing. They are looking now to bolster their teams with qualified

individuals. Local certified arborists and estimators are needed, as well as tree climbers. So if you fit that bill, now is the time to call.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, we get to enjoy some of the most amazing and lush greenery that exists in the country. But trees and houses don’t mix, and if it comes down to it, the house is going to lose every time! Don’t fall into that trap of thinking that nature will take care of itself. Call Leo and Maria, and sleep better tonight knowing that you’ve done your due diligence to keep your family and property safe. And for Spanish speakers, Leo and Maria are bilingual! At Trees Plus, the customer and their trees always come first!

Give Trees Plus a call at 503-393-0608. Email them at support@treesplusnw.com. Or check out their website for more information: treesplusnw.com.

And don’t worry about delivery. Landscape Shoppe will bring your supply order straight to your preferred location with reasonable rates and no minimum order. Delivery is available in Salem, McMinnville, Dallas, Independence, and even as far as the Oregon Coast. This is a huge perk as Landscape Shoppe stocks many unique products you can’t find just anywhere. “We have an excellent selection of landscaping stones, by far the best in this area, so that’s a niche for us,” says Tim. “Some people like to come in and place their orders personally just because they enjoy coming into the Shoppe. We have many interesting things, and with my background, they can find unusual pieces and parts for commercial landscaping equipment you can’t find at other stores.”

One-Stop Shoppe

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Photos by Laurel Bice

Summer is here. It’s the perfect time to plan a landscape project. Whether you’re a professional looking for bulk materials and the latest products, or a homeowner planning your DIY dream backyard, Landscape Shoppe is here to meet all of your outdoor supply needs.

Tim Barnes has been running a commercial landscape business in Salem for more than 30 years. Nine years ago, he and his family decided to share their expertise with their community and open Landscape Shoppe, stocking and delivering an impressive selection of high-quality products, including bark, sand and gravel, soil and compost, decorative rock, flagstone, boulder, and concrete hardscape. They also offer many other project supplies, such as fabrics and tarps, hardscape, seed and fertilizer, irrigation, water pumps and pond accessories, and various equipment and tools. The business is family-owned and -operated, with Tim’s son, Luke, as “shoppe” manager and his wife, Denise, as the financial manager.

Tim and his knowledgeable staff are ready to help you choose the right products for your project, big or small. “People often call, and we’ll help them build a landscape package, help them with material orders and decide how much they need of a product. Because of my commercial background, I can advise on all types of projects,” Tim explains.

Landscape Shoppe operates from a new location, just a half mile from its previous store. The new facility is professionally designed and well-laid out for the shopper’s ease. Tim and his team love their customers and work hard to provide exemplary service and products, boasting a slew of regular commercial and residential clientele. “We enjoy seeing people come back every season,” says Tim. “We’ve grown each year because we do the best job we can, helping people with their projects and giving them that personal, one-on-one interaction.”

Whether planning a residential or commercial landscape project, contact Landscape Shoppe for expert advice and the best materials delivered straight to you. Or visit their new location and get creative inspiration to design your next outdoor DIY project. Tim and his friendly staff are excited to work with you.

The Landscape Shoppe is located at 5000 Salem Dallas Hwy in Salem. Visit their website at landscapeshoppe.com for more info and delivery rates, or give them a call at 503-710-9765.

From left: Luke Barnes (manager), Tim Barnes (owner) and Daniel Perez.