How Legislation Can Save the Lives: The tree-care industry is filled with people who are truly passionate about what they do. And why not? The work is exciting, we’re surrounded by the beauty of nature, and at the end of the day, we can usually take pride in our contribution towards a safer and more […]
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What Are Invasive Plants? Invasive plants are species of plants that are not native to the local ecosystem and whose introduction causes economic harm, environmental harm, or harm to human health. Why Are Invasive Plants Bad? Invasive species compete directly with native species for moisture, sunlight, nutrients, and overall space. They typically win this battle, […]
“Trees live perfectly fine in the forest without help so why do I need to care for my tree?” is a common question we get from homeowners. The answer is two-fold. First, trees die every day in the forest. It’s a natural part of forest life and competition. In fact, for every mature tree in […]
Tis’ the season of picking out Christmas Trees. Typically the center of holiday decorations, picking out the perfect Christmas tree can be stressful and confusing. So before you step onto a Christmas lot its best to do a little research to find out which Christmas tree is best suited for you and your family’s needs. […]
You may have recently noticed clusters of ladybugs invading your home leaving unsightly yellow/orange fluid on your walls and windows. You’ll be surprised to learn these aren’t actually ladybugs. Instead, they are Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles (Harmonia axyridis), known by many different names including Asian Ladybugs, Asian Ladybirds, and Harlequin Lady Beetles. Multicolored Asian Lady […]
Why Children Need Vitamin G: “Go outside and play”, “get some fresh air”, common phrases heard in households across America for generations reflect our knowledge that being outside is good for us. But it wasn’t until fairly recently that studies have been done to show the benefits of connecting with nature and green spaces. The […]
Although the famous cherry blossom trees were planted in 1912, their story begins 30 years before with a woman named Eliza Scidmore. After her visit to Japan, she proposed that cherry trees be planted along the Potomac waterfront, but her request was met with very little interest. It wasn’t until Dr. David Fairchild got involved […]
Most of us think we know the benefits of trees, they make our yards look more appealing, they shade us from the hot summer sun, provide shelter to hundreds of species, are good for the environment, and act as a playground for young children to climb on. What most people don’t know is how many benefits the trees […]
The TCIA Chair’s Award The Chair’s Award is presented by the current chairperson of the Board to recognize outstanding contributions to the Association. President of RTEC Treecare, Andy Ross, is the current chairperson of the Board and selected the 2016 Recipient. The recipient is honored at TCIA’s annual Winter Management Conference. 2016 TCIA Chair’s Award Recipient- […]
