Soil composition is an important part of managing a tree’s nutrients, but it’s commonly overlooked by homeowners. Soil is a complex eco-system made up of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. Typically in environments undisturbed by humans, such as the forest, the soil naturally keeps itself in balance which is considered good soil composition. However, […]
Tree Maintenance
I remember standing with my father as the driveway salesman told us it would be completely fine to pave over the tree’s root flare. He promised us that it wouldn’t hurt the tree or the driveway. It didn’t take long before we realized the driveway part of that statement was a lie, but it took […]
Recently we created a video about mulching. It says what we have tried to inform people for years. Properly applied mulch provides a lot of benefits to your tree; however, if you use too much mulch you are doing damage to your tree. In this video and article, you’ll learn why over mulching is detrimental, […]
If Your Tree Is Dying From The Top Down And You Want To Know Why You’ve Come To The Right Place The top of your tree, also known as the crown, should be the healthiest part of your tree. If your tree is dying from the top down it is experiencing a common but serious tree […]
After a storm like the one that hit the DC Metro area, it may be difficult to know if your tree is safe or not. When a tree falls it is easy to tell that it needs to be removed but what about a tree that suffers minor damage? How can a homeowner tell if […]
3 Reasons Why You Need A Tree Health Program It may be difficult to imagine why you should invest in a year round tree health program instead of only contacting an Arborist when a problem occurs; however, a proactive tree health program is vital for the well-being of a landscape. This is why we have compiled […]
Aeration, or more commonly known as soil de-compaction via a High Velocity Air Tool, is one of the most important treatments for a healthy tree. According to a recent Arborist survey, soil compaction is a serious issue on approximately 50% of residential properties across the DC Metro Area and contributes to 80% of urban tree […]
As homeowners, we do our best to take care of our investment and the place we call home. But a lot of the times we don’t recognize the deadly situations that are hiding throughout our landscape, slowly killing our trees. The first step in fixing these problems is recognizing the stressors that create them. Tree stressors […]
Your shade trees are quite essential to your landscape. They provide year-round enhancement and increased enjoyment of your property. Although most of the enjoyment comes from their beautiful foliage, only a small amount of their health comes from that part of their structure. Ultimately the health of your trees lies in their roots. Roots are […]
