Plant & Tree Care Blog

Oak Spider Mites - RTEC Treecare, we can handle any pests that may be bothering the plants on your property. Give us a call 703-573-3029

Soil is one of the most important but commonly overlooked component when it comes to tree/shrub health. The most common soil issues:

Bacterial Leaf Scorch Disease: By understanding the symptoms, and causes for bacterial leaf diseases, you can better protect your plants.

Fall Webworms, a native caterpillar that feeds on shade and ornamental trees, creates nest in trees that resemble spider webs.

White Prunicola Scale Signs: is an armored scale that feeds on the fluids in a tree or shrub. Found mostly on trucks and leaves.

Heat stress can make your plant more susceptible to insects and disease, cause unsightly damage, and may kill young or newly planted trees & shrubs.

Protect your oak trees from orangestriped oakworms. Learn symptoms, treatment options, and prevention from RTEC's certified arborists.

Powdery Mildew Symptoms is characterized by a talcum-powder like white growth on the top of leaves. Learn what you can do to prevent this.

Essential Steps for Summer Tree Care: to make sure your tree survives the harsh heat, summer droughts, & storms.