After a long winter, the spring and summer seasons are highly anticipated. The best way to make the most of the seasons is to prepare! Ticks are best dealt with by assuring they are not living around your home. These insects can transmit dangerous bacteria that lead to diseases like Lyme disease. While Lyme disease […]
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You probably have numerous healthy new year’s resolutions to improve your life in 2017 but chances are you haven’t thought about improving your landscape. Well, you might want to consider adding it to your good new year’s resolution list because it can provide some great benefits for your home and health. Studies show that well […]
After the holidays, don’t throw your Real Christmas Tree in the trash. Real Christmas Trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily made into a shelter for local animals or recycled. Here are some recycling options and tips on what to do with your tree after the holidays. Traditional Christmas Tree Recycling Options: 1. Curbside […]
REAL VS. ARTIFICIAL TREES: WHICH IS THE ECO-FRIENDLY OPTION? In the next few weeks thousands of families in our area will be putting up Christmas trees as part of their holiday traditions. A couple decades ago, displaying a Christmas tree left consumers with only one option, a real evergreen. But in today’s world families are […]
Already this summer Northern Virginia, DC, and parts of Maryland have been hit hard by numerous storms which resulted in damages to homes, cars, people, and their trees. Storms cause tremendous stress and severe damage to trees in the urban forest. Obviously, a snapped or downed tree should be removed. What about a tree that suffers minor damage? […]
Octobers mark the peak of hurricane season and although the DC Metro area usually doesn’t get hit, when it does residents are usually unprepared and left with hefty damages. Although it looks like we will only be experiencing heavy rains this weekend it’s important to protect your home, trees, and your family by following the tips to […]
With so much information in the world today it is hard for homeowners to figure out what is true and what is not, especially in a complicated industry such as tree care. There are a lot of unsafe practices and wives tales out there that are outdated and dangerous to trees and the people who […]
Imagine surviving the April rain storms only to venture out into your newly green lawn and find what looks like giant mosquitoes lurking all over. This is a common problem amongst homeowners in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC area. Thankfully, we can all breathe a sigh of relief because these giant mosquito like insects are […]
Recently in Tacoma Park, Maryland, the use of cosmetic lawn pesticides has been banned. These pesticides on private properties have led to health and environmental concerns. Supporters of the pesticide ban say it will help protect residents, especially children, and the environment from unnecessary exposure. At this time, it is suspected that these pesticides are […]
