Plant & Tree Care Blog

Good News Oak leaf mites: the Brood X cicadas are mostly gone from the DC area! Bad News: they left us an entirely new nuisance to deal with…

The highly-anticipated Brood X cicadas have arrived! Read on to learn how long you can expect them to stay and how to protect your trees.

Our six Core Values define who we are. Learn more about these values and how they contribute to your trees getting the best care possible.

National Love a Tree Day is Sunday, May 16th, 2021! Trees do so many good things for us. Click to find out what we can do to love them back!

High winds wreaked havoc in the DC area last week. One of the storm’s casualties was this Air Force veteran's fence. Check out the story here!

Tree not growing leaves in spring? Find out the reasons as to why and how to improve growth from the experts at RTEC.

Azalea Bark Scale, is a major yearly pest. Learn all about its symptoms, prevention, and how to treat the infestation now.

When is the best time to plant trees? Learn optimal planting seasons and key benefits of adding trees to your landscape from RTEC's experts.

With the weather warming up, many homeowners are becoming more watchful over their trees. We're here to help: here's our guide to pruning trees in spring.