With the crips breeze and lower temperatures gracing the area, many homeowners are starting to think about fall and all that comes with it. While you make plans for fall festivals, bonfires, and Halloween, don’t forget to allot time to your trees. Fall tree care plans are extremely important to help your tree thrive this […]
Seasonal Tree Care
Soil is one of the most important but most commonly overlooked component when it comes to the health and maintenance of a tree or shrub. Overtime soil issues can cause an overall drop in your tree’s health, increased susceptibility to pests, early leaf drop, and discoloration of leaves. Unfortunately, with summer’s heat, storms, and increased […]
With one heatwave ending and another approaching trees and shrubs are starting to show the effects from the heat. Heat stress can make your plant more susceptible to insects and disease, can cause unsightly damage, and may kill young or newly planted trees & shrubs. Unlike humans and animals, the signs of heat stress in […]
A Summer tree care plan is extremely important to make sure your tree survives the harsh heat and summer droughts & storms. For the health of your trees and shrubs, our Arborists suggest following our essential steps for summer tree care below! 1. Mulch Around Your Trees Applying mulch around trees is one of the […]
Although spring just began, our arborist warn homeowners to already be on the lookout for fungal leaf diseases. Fungal diseases that attack the leaves of trees can start emerging as early as buds start to sprout and new growth begins. Our current weather conditions, rainy with warmer days and cool nights, are perfect breeding grounds […]
A common tree myth is that tree trimming shouldn’t be done during the winter months. The truth is that winter is typically the best time to prune a tree because the tree is in a state of dormancy. Read on to learn all the benefits of trimming your tree during the winter months. 1. Easier […]
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. In fact, there are 4 specific benefits that you will receive from Fall Mulching. 1. Moisture Retention: Winter […]
As this cold front descends on the DC Metro Area, it looks like we’re departing from the chilly nights of fall and moving into the freezing days of winter. During the next few weeks, your trees will be preparing themselves for a season of cold weather, winds, and snowfall. To minimize the winter stress your […]
80% of urban tree decline is a result of bad soil & root health. This means that when you see a struggling tree it’s a good bet that it’s looking that way because it’s suffering from root and soil mismanagement. It’s typical for homeowners to focus on the health of a tree’s leaves and forget […]
