Plant & Tree Care Blog

How RTEC and the Environmental Justice Association’s community garden in Falls Church will bring new life and future growth to Fairfax.

Erosion is a waterway's worst enemy. Learn how RTEC experts worked to restore Rock Creek Park's waterways in Washington, DC!

Mulch is an essential part of your fall garden routine. Learn how mulching in autumn can help your garden thrive through winter.

Fall bio-stimulants are a great tree care strategy for spring growth - learn about fall tree care with RTEC!

RTEC Treecare and the EJA have paired up to build a community garden at a local youth shelter - and we need your help to make it happen!

Wavyleaf basketgrass threatens the health of local DMV forests by smothering the life out of forest floors. Here's what you should know.

This month we are featuring an unlikely friend - ichneumon wasps. These beneficial insects help manage pests - and they don't even sting!

Protect your trees from Asian long-horned beetles. Learn to identify and report this destructive pest during Tree Check Month.

'Tis the season of hungry caterpillars! Fall webworms have begun to spin their webs in our trees and here is what you should know about them.