What is Arboriculture? Arboriculture is the cultivation and management of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. Arboriculture is considered both a science and a practice. The practice and study of ... Read More >
What is a Certified Arborist and How to Hire the Right One for You
Everyone knows that when you get sick that you should go to a doctor; but what should you do when your tree gets sick? You see an arborist of course! Arborists, also know as arborculturists, and tree ... Read More >
RTEC’s Remarkable Rehabilitation of the C&O Canal’s Historic Aqueducts
Waterways, both man-made and naturally occurring, play an important role for people and the planet. Whether it be a streambed that provides a biodiverse aquatic habitat, or aqueducts that carry fresh ... Read More >
Rock Creek Park Waterway Restoration: How to Prevent Erosion
Last year, RTEC Treecare assisted Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C, to restore the waterway that was damaged from erosion. Over the years the stream bank began to show signs of serious erosion, and ... Read More >
Wavyleaf Basketgrass Is The Next Invasive Plant That We Need To Stop The Spread Of
Initially found in Eurasia, wavyleaf basketgrass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) is an invasive species that has crept into northern Virginia forests. As a low-lying perennial grass, it threatens ... Read More >
