Happy National Rose Month! Roses have a long and colorful history. They have symbolized love, beauty, war, and politics throughout centuries. The Rose itself has been dated back to 35 million years ... Read More >
6 Tips to Help Your Trees Weather Summer Storms
Hurricane season is officially upon us! Although only 18 hurricanes have hit the DC metro area in the last 178 years, it's common for us to experience residual rains and winds from hurricanes and ... Read More >
Aphids, Sap, & Ladybugs 🐞
You may not be familiar with aphids but most homeowners are familiar with the sticky sap that drips from trees around this time of year and the cute little insects we call ladybugs. But what do all ... Read More >
Spruce Spider Mites
The spruce spider mite (Olibonhychus ununguis) is a cool-season mite native to North America and is one of the most destructive kinds of spider mites for Evergreens. Spruce spider mites thrive during ... Read More >
The Hunt Is on for Spotted Lanternflies
It's official, researchers at Virginia Tech spotted the first Spotted Lanternflies egg hatch for 2020 on April 22nd. This means that homeowners throughout DC, MD, and VA should start to keep an eye ... Read More >