For the past few weeks, our Arborists have noted a good amount of trees that have already started changing colors and losing their leaves. Most homeowners see this as a sign of early fall; however, our arborists warn that early fall color is a cry for help. In our area, you typically will start seeing […]
Seasonal Tree Care
With Tropical Storm Florence threatening to hit the East Coast the week of Sept 10th, 2018 it’s important to make sure your trees are safe and able to handle the storm. Below are the best actions you can take to make sure your tree is ready to weather a storm. 1. Look Up. The next […]
Defoliating Insects Defoliating insects cause damage to trees and shrubs by eating their leaves or needles. By doing this, you remove the tree’s ability to use photosynthesis in order to produce the next year’s growth. This damage also increases the tree/shrubs susceptibility to be attacked by other insects and diseases. It’s important to keep any […]
Although trees in winter are dormant, they are still exposed to the cold temperature and harsh elements winter brings. It is important to provide your winter trees with the proper care to survive the winter and flourish in the spring. Below are ways you can care for your tree in winter. Water Your Trees In […]
Summer in the DC area can bring a unique set of landscape issues. As a company, we know that summer is best spent enjoyed with loved ones rather than worrying about your trees and shrubs. To make your life simpler we’ve summarized the top summer landscape issues and how you can combat them without taking […]
In a few months when you’re curled up inside your house as the snow comes down outside, you may look out your window a wonder how your tree survives such harsh weather. Well, the truth is that trees have a lengthy preparation process one that can start as early as late August. Winter trees are […]
As summer ends and autumn starts to bring colder weather, trees begin to get numerous visitors looking for shelter. Some visitors are harmless and leave when spring emerges; however, some never leave and will feed on your tree until it is destroyed. Unfortunately, wood boring insects are a part of the latter group. Borers are […]
As we hit mid-summer the hot days of July and August are looming ahead. Luckily we get to cool off in our air-conditioned homes, pools, and beach vacations but our trees never get a chance to escape the heat. As a homeowner, there are a few things you can do to help your tree get […]
With storm season approaching it’s time to mark off each task on the preparation portion of our Checklist For Summer Storms. General Preparation. The tips below are actions you should take before storm season hits. These things usually take a couple of weeks to set up and accomplish so it’s best to get them done […]
