Are you wondering what all the buzz around bees is? These friendly pollinators, and others like them, have a lasting impact on the world we live in. From the food we grow to the flowers we smell. Imagine a word without them – cold and colorless. To learn more about the different insects you can […]
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Perhaps you are moving homes and want to bring a piece of your past with you, or maybe you are welcoming a new member to your family and want to commemorate the event, whatever the reason there is no better way to acknowledge a major life event than by propagating your tree! Before you get […]
“With New Roots Comes New Shoots” Are you looking for a project this new year? Look no further. At RTEC we believe in doing the right thing for people and nature, and we encourage others to do the same. This new year, the best project we can suggest is taking care of yourself – and […]
From the Christmas tree farm to your living room, presents pile up beneath it — the Christmas tree! Evergreen trees have been a long lasting symbol in association with the Christmas holiday. The types of Christmas trees vary from Spruce to Fir trees. On the east coast, starting in mid-Pennsylvania ranging to Mississippi, the Virginia […]
Let all your holiday shopping worries fall to the wayside! This complete guide offers insight to the best services to protect your trees and shrubs, keeping them healthy and protected this new year. These solutions serve as the best gift to your plants and your loved ones!
Today is the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and, therefore, we wanted to take a pause from our regularly-scheduled tree content to remember those who lost their lives and those who are still impacted to this day. 20 years ago today, the lives of many Americans changed drastically. Anyone over a certain age probably remembers this […]
Hi there! We’re RTEC. You probably know us as the friendly, scientific professionals who care for your trees and shrubs, and that’s something we are very proud of. However, we think it’s time to give you a deeper look into who we are as a company. Read on to learn about our Core Values and […]
Happy National Love a Tree Day! It’s no secret that we love trees. While we celebrate trees every day, we couldn’t resist taking advantage of another fun tree-related holiday to share how much we love these beautiful and complex organisms. Why Trees Deserve our Love Reason #1: Trees increase your property value It’s a well-known […]
High winds wreaked havoc in the DC area last week. One of the storm’s many casualties was 18-year Air Force veteran Benjamin Johnson’s fence. Check out the story below! About Mr. Johnson Benjamin Johnson spent 18 years in the United States Air Force as a water and fuels maintenance technician. Eight years of his service […]