Designed for homeowners and property managers across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, the CPP is a proactive, science-based approach to landscape health that gives your trees and shrubs the ongoing attention they need to thrive year after year. Whether you’re looking for professional oversight with no treatment commitment or a comprehensive landscape health partnership, we have a plan built around your needs.
A certified arborist evaluates your landscape and recommends the CPP tier that best fits your property and goals.
We activate your plan, establish your monitoring schedule, and begin service. You receive digital reports and updates after every visit.
Your landscape is routinely monitored, inspected, and treated according to your CPP tier, with immediate notification if attention is needed.
Getting started is easy; you can set up a consultation via phone, email, or our online booking form linked below.
One of our ISA-certified arborists or environmental technicians will take the time to listen carefully to each question or concern.
Our crew will arrive at the scheduled time and carry out the work in a professional, safe, and respectful manner.
We’re committed to providing long-lasting environmental solutions, we’ll always outline the steps to continue support.
Trees and shrubs face a wide range of threats, including invasive insects, fungal diseases, soil compaction, drought stress, pollution, and storm damage. Left unmonitored, these pressures compound quietly over time, weakening your landscape from the inside out until the damage becomes visible and expensive to address.
The research is clear: preventative plant health care is significantly more effective and more affordable than reactive treatment. Industry data suggests that proactive monitoring and care can reduce long-term tree care costs by as much as 50 percent, while a well-maintained landscape has the potential to increase property values by up to 10 percent.
The CPP is built on this philosophy. Rather than waiting for problems to surface, our ISA-certified arborists monitor your landscape on a routine basis, catching early warning signs and delivering targeted treatments before conditions deteriorate.
Given the value your landscape provides and the safety risks that unhealthy trees can present, you simply cannot afford to take chances when selecting a tree care partner. Fortunately, the RTEC Treecare team has the credentials, experience, and commitment to give you the confidence you deserve.
RTEC Treecare was the first tree company in Virginia to earn accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Our staff also includes multiple arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), who provide oversight on every plan we deliver.
Over the course of our three-decade history, we have developed a thorough understanding of the trees, pests, diseases, and environmental conditions unique to the Mid-Atlantic region. That knowledge directly informs the way we monitor and care for landscapes enrolled in the CPP.
Our approach to plant health care is grounded in current arboricultural science. We minimize chemical use, protect soil biology, and prioritize organic and sustainable solutions wherever possible, because we believe caring for your landscape should never come at the expense of the surrounding environment.
From your initial consultation through every monitoring visit, you will always know what our team found, what steps were taken, and what we recommend next. You will never have trouble reaching us or be left without a clear explanation of your landscape’s condition.
Our goal is to serve as your trusted, long-term landscape health partner. The CPP is not a single treatment or a short-term contract; it is an ongoing relationship built around the health and longevity of your trees and shrubs.
We maintain all required licenses, carry comprehensive insurance, and approach every visit with an uncompromising commitment to safety for our crews, your family, and your property.
Trees don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re shaped by everything around them — from the soil beneath their roots to the insects visiting their fruit and flowers. That interconnected reality is exactly why choosing an environmentally responsible tree-care team matters.
That same perspective guides our work. We provide eco-friendly solutions that support long-term tree health while protecting the surrounding landscape. From organic biostimulant applications and soil-nurturing mulch to health-focused pruning techniques, our work is designed to strengthen trees naturally and responsibly.
Landscape health problems are not always obvious, and that is one of the most challenging aspects of tree care for homeowners and property managers. Enrolling in a CPP plan means you will have a certified arborist monitoring for these issues on your behalf. However, in the meantime, contact RTEC Treecare promptly if you notice any of the following warning signs.
Trees shedding leaves during the growing season may be dealing with insect pressure, fungal disease, water stress, or soil deficiencies, all of which benefit from early diagnosis.
Leaves that develop spots, blotches, or unexpected early fall color can indicate bacterial infections, nutrient deficiencies, fungal colonization, or pest damage.
Dead branches represent a safety concern regardless of whether they signal a broader health issue, as they will eventually fall and may cause damage or injury.
Fungal growth at or near the trunk often indicates internal decay within the root system or lower trunk, which can compromise structural stability even in trees that appear outwardly healthy.
Trees that develop a gradual lean over decades are often stable, but any sudden increase in lean should be treated as a potential safety hazard requiring immediate evaluation.
Visible openings in the trunk frequently signal advanced internal decay that extends well beyond what is visible from the outside.
Soil that appears raised or uneven near the base of a tree can indicate root decay or compromised soil structure and should be evaluated by a certified arborist promptly.
Uncover early warning signs of hazardous trees and failing branches, allowing for timely intervention.
Keeps your trees, plants, and property looking their best through every season.
Consistent monitoring and targeted treatments strengthen your trees against insect infestations, fungal diseases, and environmental stress throughout the year.
Thriving green spaces play a vital role in reducing stress, supporting immune health, and improving overall physical and mental well-being.
RTEC’s plant health care is grounded in current arboricultural science, minimal chemical use, and practices that protect soil biology, sustainable solutions and the surrounding environment.
Maintained landscapes can boost property values by up to 10 percent.
The Canopy Protection Program is RTEC Treecare's year-round, preventative tree and shrub care program. It combines routine arborist monitoring, early issue detection, and targeted treatments, depending on your selected plan tier, to keep your landscape healthy, safe, and beautiful throughout the year.
One-time services address problems that already exist. The CPP is designed to prevent problems from developing in the first place. Through regular monitoring and early intervention, our arborists catch issues when they are small, manageable, and far less costly to address.
That depends on your goals, the complexity of your landscape, and the level of involvement you are looking for. Our SmartCare plan suits property owners who want professional oversight without committing to treatments. The Essential, Plus, and Premier plans offer progressively higher levels of protection and arborist involvement. A free consultation is the best way to determine the right fit.
You will be notified promptly with a clear explanation of what was found, what it means, and what we recommend. Depending on your plan tier, some treatments may be included; others may be quoted separately. Plus and Premier plan members receive discounts on more intensive treatments.
Your plan will be customized by a certified arborist to cover the trees and shrubs on your property. The scope of coverage will be clearly outlined during your initial assessment.
Absolutely. We work with homeowners' associations, property management companies, and commercial property owners throughout the DC Metro area. Contact our team to discuss a program tailored to larger or multi-property landscapes.
Feel free to leave your contact information on our online form. A consultation is always free, and it’s the first step towards finding a solution for your trees!