Most homeowners welcome spring with open arms but for trees and shrubs, Steps to Keep Your Trees & Shrubs Healthy: spring brings the return of insects, fungi, and diseases. Here at RTEC, we’re gearing up and preparing for a spring of higher-than-normal pest populations. Read on to learn why this spring will have a high […]
Seasonal Tree Care
Many homeowners are surprised to hear that winter is one of the best times to trim your trees. But it’s true, winter pruning brings a lot of benefits to you and your trees including disease and insect prevention, faster healing times, better spring flower production, and the ability to perform a better safety evaluation. Read […]
Many homeowners that didn’t protect their Evergreens with Anti-Desiccants this winter are starting to see the signs of Winter Burn. Our Arborists report seeing a lot of shrubs around the DC Metro area suffering from winter burn and getting a lot of calls from clients that are experiencing winter burn on their shrubs. Susceptible Species: […]
With temperatures already below freezing and snow flurries falling across the DC Metro area, many homeowners are starting to think about winter and all that comes with it. While you make plans for holiday meals, shopping, and family get-togethers, don’t forget to allot time to your trees. Winter tree care plans are extremely important to […]
Most homeowners don’t think about watering their trees in the colder months but it’s actually one of the most important aspects of caring for a tree in winter. In fact, most of winter damage isn’t caused by low temperatures, it’s caused by a lack of water and it will affect the tree all year long. […]
Although it’s not yet winter, it’s time to prepare your trees for the cold weather and drying winds that are coming. Winter burn is an unsightly and possibly deadly condition that affects all evergreens. It causes your evergreen needles/leaves to die and turn brown and can have a big health impact on the tree. Read […]
Fall Mulching is one of the easiest, quickest, and most cost-effective things you can do to protect your trees through these upcoming cold months. Although mulch can be applied year-round, Fall is a critical time for mulching. Fall mulching helps increase moisture retention, insulate the soil, protect the tree’s roots from the cold, and suppress […]
Monday marks the first day of fall. With fall comes a new assortment of insects, fungi, and diseases that will feed on and hurt your plants. Learn what pests pose a danger to your trees and shrubs and what signs you should keep an eye out for on your property this fall. 1. Fall Webworms […]
If you’ve been seeing your tree’s leaves change color and fall from your tree already this season you’re not alone. Many homeowners have called in worried about What’s Causing My Leaves to Fall and early leaf drop. Our Arborist have also noticed this occurring on many trees in the area, especially Oaks. They warn that […]
