Crepe Myrtle trimming will increase the health and the amount of floweres on your tree. Crepe myrtles (also spelled Crape Myrtle) are one of the area’s most beautiful flowering trees and are commonly used as landscape plants. Their distinctive, bright pink, white, red, or purple blossoms begin to bloom during the summer months. If you […]
Tree Trimming
Trees can be a stunning addition to any property, providing shade, beauty, and an abundance of benefits. However, as with all living things, they require proper maintenance to stay healthy and safe. One essential aspect of tree care is pruning. Regularly trimming your trees can help keep them healthy and safe, while also making them […]
Are you curious as to how you can provide the best care to your flowering shrubs? In this weekends Tree Adviser we will shine a light on the best and worst practices as shown through the Azalea bush. Read on to see what your shrubs might be susceptible to, and what can be done to keep them in optimal health!
If you’re a tree lover, then you’ve probably heard of the term tree topping. But what is it, and why is it bad? Tree topping is the practice of cutting off the top branches of a tree in order to “even it out.” This is often done because people think it will make the tree […]
Our arborists recommend pruning shrubs every year in order to keep them healthy and aesthetically appealing. Why Should You Prune Shrubs? The short term effects of not trimming your shrubs are that they will be bushy, larger, and look messy. However; the cause for concern comes with the long term effects of not pruning shrubs. […]
As the weather warms up and the sunshine settles in, many homeowners begin wondering, “can trees be pruned in spring?” Whether you’ve been holding off on it, are considering it as part of your spring cleaning routine, or are now noticing the need for pruning, it’s a fair question to ask. If you’ve been considering […]
Crepe myrtles (“crape myrtles”) are one of the most common plants in the Northern Virginia, DC Metro area, and for good reason – their flowers stand out among the rest! From pink to white to red or purple, homeowners enjoy decking their properties with the aesthetic colors crepe myrtles provide. To help your crepe myrtle […]
Do you own shrubs? If you do, it’s likely you know that, just like trees, shrubs add liveliness to landscapes and can be used in a variety of ways. Shrubs may: Be used as decorative borders Be used as a living fence Add personality to homes To enjoy their benefits long-term, however, it’s important to […]
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 […]
