Plant & Tree Care Blog

Trees To Enhance Winter Landscapes: Trees can add beauty, structure, and interest to your outdoor space, even when other plants are dormant.

What makes a Tree City USA? Learn how DMV communities earn this designation and the benefits of urban forest protection.

Why winter is the best time for tree trimming. Learn 4 key benefits of dormant pruning from RTEC's certified arborists.

Expert guide to maintaining mature trees. Learn essential care tips for pruning, watering, and protecting established trees from RTEC.

Young Tree Care: The first five years of a tree's life is critical for the tree’s long-term survival. It’s important for homeowners to learn.

Leyland Cypress: is a popular evergreen tree widely used for privacy screens, windbreaks, and ornamental plantings.

Fall Mulching is one of the easiest, quickest, and most cost-effective things you can do to protect your trees through these upcoming cold months.

Caterpillars can do a lot of damage quickly to trees. We've created a guide of common caterpillars in the DC Metro area and the level of damage they cause.

Horse Chestnut Leaf Blotch: also known as horse chestnut leaf miner, is a common and widespread fungal disease that affects trees.