Plant & Tree Care Blog

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.

2021 is the year of the big Brood X cicadas. To help you prepare, we discuss their life cycle, tree damage, and what you can do to.

Sooty mold is black, unsightly mold - but the worst part? The bugs causing it are wrecking havoc on your landscape. Find out what you can do.