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• May 2026 Newsletter (May 1, 2026)
• April 2026 Newsletter (April 1, 2026)
• March 2026 Newsletter (March 1, 2026)
• February 2026 Newsletter (February 1, 2026)
• January 2026 Newsletter (January 1, 2026)
• Fall Shrub and Tree Maintenance Tips for Virginia Lawns (December 15, 2025)
• December 2025 Newsletter (December 1, 2025)
• When to Apply Dormant Oils to Protect Virginia Trees (November 17, 2025)
• Signs Your Trees Need Tree Pruning (November 10, 2025)
• How a Fall Soil Test Can Boost Tree Health by Spring (November 3, 2025)
• November 2025 Newsletter (November 1, 2025)
• Benefits of Professional Tree Pruning (October 27, 2025)
• The Ultimate Tree Pruning Guide: Tips and Techniques for Healthy Growth (October 20, 2025)
• Tree Pruning: How It Promotes the Growth and Structure of Trees (October 13, 2025)
• What To Know About Beech Leaf Disease in Virginia (October 6, 2025)
• October 2025 Newsletter (October 1, 2025)
• Noticing Issues with Your Trees? Here’s Where Northern Virginia & Maryland Homeowners Should Start  (September 29, 2025)
• How To Tell If Your Tree Has Beech Leaf Disease and How to Treat It (September 15, 2025)
• The Science Behind Beautiful Tree Trimming (September 8, 2025)
• Noticing Bugs on a Tree? Which Pests Can Be Considered Harmful to Your Virginia Foliage (September 1, 2025)
• A Closer Look at the Most Popular Fall Foliage in Virginia (August 25, 2025)
• The Guide to Seeing Peak Fall Foliage in Virginia (August 18, 2025)
• Elm Trees in Virginia That Might Require Extra Care (August 11, 2025)
• How Evergreen Trees Can be Useful to Your Virginia Home (August 4, 2025)
• Tree Safety Tips for Storm Season (July 28, 2025)
• What to Expect During Professional Stump Removal (July 21, 2025)
• How Tree Trimming Can Save Your Property (July 14, 2025)
• The True Cost of DIY Tree Removal vs. Professional Services (July 7, 2025)
• Why Regular Tree Inspections Matter (June 30, 2025)
• The Long-Term Benefits of Professional Plant Health Care (June 26, 2025)
• Identifying Tree Health Warning Signs (June 16, 2025)
• Common Tree Diseases in Virginia (June 9, 2025)
• The Hidden Casualty of Home Renovation: A Cautionary Tale About Tree Damage During Construction (May 29, 2025)
• Recognizing Tree Fall Risk Factors (May 26, 2025)
• Comparing Stump Removal and Grinding Methods (May 19, 2025)
• Signs It's Time to Remove Your Tree (May 12, 2025)
• What to Look for in a Plant Maintenance Service (May 5, 2025)
• The Benefits of Hand Pruning (2025) (April 28, 2025)
• What's the Difference Between Pruning and Trimming? (April 21, 2025)
• How To Fix Exposed Tree Roots (April 14, 2025)
• DBH Calculator: Measuring Diameter At Breast Height (April 14, 2025)
• How To Protect Trees From Deer: The Best Deer Deterrent (April 14, 2025)
• Root Pruning for Healthier Trees: What Homeowners Should Know (April 14, 2025)
• Being A Green Business Leader - Committed to Sustainability and Doing the Right Thing for People and Planet  (March 6, 2025)
• The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Trees and Shrubs from Heavy Snow (March 6, 2025)
• The Hidden Benefits of Winter Inspections: Ensuring Year-Round Plant Health (March 6, 2025)
• Why Lawncare Matters: Beyond The Green (March 6, 2025)
• Seasonal Secrets: Pruning Crape Myrtles for a Stunning Spring and Summer Display (February 20, 2025)
• Battling Invasive Plants and Pests: Effective Control and Prevention Strategies (February 18, 2025)
• The European Way to Thriving Trees and Shrubs: The Secrets of Winter Pruning!​​ (December 12, 2024)
• Defending Your Trees: The Battle Against Japanese Beetles (July 8, 2024)
• Crepe Myrtle Diseases & Treatment (June 11, 2024)
• Crepe Myrtle Pruning (June 10, 2024)
• Plant Rusts: When Your Garden Gets a Little Too "Vintage Chic" (June 6, 2024)
• How to Protect Your Trees From Summer Storms (June 1, 2024)
• 6 Fungal Diseases to Watch Out for this Spring (May 10, 2024)
• Emerald Ash Borer Prevention: How to Save Your Ash Tree (May 3, 2024)
• Why is Sap Dripping from My Trees? Causes and Treatments (April 27, 2024)
• Magnolia Tree Diseases a guide (April 22, 2024)
• Are Your Plants Drowning? Your Irrigation System is the Culprit (April 19, 2024)
• Cicadas Are Coming Are You Ready? (April 15, 2024)
• Does Your Dogwood Have Anthracnose? What You Need to Know (April 12, 2024)
• Fall Color: How soon is too soon for my leaves to be changing colors? (April 10, 2024)
• An Expert Guide to Identifying and Addressing Boxwood Problems (April 5, 2024)
• A Guide to Fall Tree, Shrub, and Lawn Care: Preparing Your Landscape for the Season (October 25, 2023)
• How Skipping Fall Tree Harvests Affects More Than You Think (October 12, 2023)
• Are There Any Lessons to Be Learned from Cutting The Famous Sycamore Gap Tree? (October 3, 2023)
• The Tree Dilemma: Are They in Slumber or Beyond Repair? (September 29, 2023)
• Top 10 Best Indoor Trees (September 20, 2023)
• Differences Between Arborists and Tree Surgeons (September 8, 2023)
• Should I Be Worried? Mushroom Growth on Trees and What it Means (August 26, 2023)
• The Hawaii Wildfires: The Role of Proper Vegetation Management around Power Lines in Wildfire Prevention (August 22, 2023)
• RTEC Continues its Commitment to Industry-Wide Collaboration (August 19, 2023)
• How to Beat the Summer Heat: The Best Native Shade Trees For Your Home (August 11, 2023)
• How Landscaping Professionals Can Benefit from Working With Arborists (August 4, 2023)
• Proper Tree Planting: Benefits, Techniques, and Tips (July 31, 2023)
• 6 Signs It's A Good Time To Trim Your Trees (July 29, 2023)
• Holly Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (July 24, 2023)
• Are Clover Lawns Better than Grass for Your Yard? (July 22, 2023)
• Crabapple Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (July 19, 2023)
• Birch Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (July 17, 2023)
• How Expert Arborists Support Pollinators and Landscape Architects (July 14, 2023)
• Elm Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (July 12, 2023)
• Magnolia Tree Diseases (July 10, 2023)
• Plant Growth Regulators: The Secret to Healthy Trees and Shrubs (July 8, 2023)
• Dogwood Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (July 5, 2023)
• Cherry Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (July 3, 2023)
• Pruning Azaleas: How to Keep Them Healthy and Beautiful this Summer (July 1, 2023)
• Japanese Maple Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (June 28, 2023)
• Maple Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (June 27, 2023)
• How to Protect Your Yard From Ticks This Summer (June 24, 2023)
• Sycamore Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (June 21, 2023)
• Beech Tree Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide (June 19, 2023)
• How A Reputable Tree Care Company Can Elevate Your Design-Build Business (June 17, 2023)
• Pine Tree Diseases: Identification and Treatment (June 14, 2023)
• RTEC Treecare Named Fairfax County Green Business Leader (June 13, 2023)
• Ash Tree Diseases: A Guide to Prevention and Treatment (June 12, 2023)
• How to Use Less Water this Summer with Water-Efficient Landscaping (June 10, 2023)
• Oak Tree Diseases: How to Identify and Treat Them (June 7, 2023)
• Green Bugs on Trees: A Comprehensive Guide (June 6, 2023)
• Our Juiciest Secrets for Summer Fruit Tree Care (June 3, 2023)
• White Bugs on Trees: A Guide (May 31, 2023)
• Red Bugs on Trees: The Boxelder Bug (May 29, 2023)
• How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy and Weed-Free This Summer (May 26, 2023)
• Black Bugs on Trees: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them (May 24, 2023)
• Silent Invaders: A Guide to Common Bugs that Eat Trees (May 22, 2023)
• Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: A Serious Issue For Homeowners (May 17, 2023)
• RTEC's Top Watering Tips for the Healthiest Plants (May 13, 2023)
• How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Landscaping This Summer (May 6, 2023)
• Celebrate Arbor Day with the Oldest Trees in Washington, DC (April 29, 2023)
• Why Trees Deserve So Much Love This Earth Day (April 22, 2023)
• How to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day 2023 in the DC Metro Area (April 15, 2023)
• Why Do Trees Fall Down? How to Protect Your Trees and Home (April 8, 2023)
• How to Care for Your Cherry Blossom Trees in the DC Area (March 25, 2023)
• How to Protect Your Home Landscaping From Pests This Spring (March 18, 2023)
• How to Mulch a Tree: Our Best Tips & Tricks for Healthy Tree Care (March 11, 2023)
• Holistic Agriculture: How to Close the Loop with Permaculture (March 4, 2023)
• Your Complete Checklist for Spring Landscape Planning (February 25, 2023)
• Landscaping Best Practices You Need to Know for Long-Term Tree Health (February 18, 2023)
• 4 Things You Might Need to Know About Your Leaning Tree (February 11, 2023)
• So, You Want to be an Arborist: How to Break into Arboriculture (February 4, 2023)
• Big Trees in Small Spaces: How to Care for Trees with Limited Room (January 28, 2023)
• How to Spot the Most Contagious Tree Diseases in Virginia and Maryland (January 21, 2023)
• How to Protect Your Trees from Winter Storms and Icy Conditions (January 14, 2023)
• How to Tell if a Damaged Tree in Your Garden Can Be Saved (January 7, 2023)
• How Arborists Play an Important Role in the Washington, DC Community (December 31, 2022)
• Yes, Salt Damages Your Plants - Here's How To Save Them! (December 17, 2022)
• The Best Tips and Tricks for Your Home Garden Fall Pruning (November 26, 2022)
• How to Choose the Best Tree Service Company for You (November 19, 2022)
• How Healthy, Beautiful Trees Directly Affect Home Value in the DC Area (November 12, 2022)
• What is a Certified Arborist and How to Hire the Right One for You (November 5, 2022)
• How to Protect Your Yard This Winter With Dormant Insect Control (October 29, 2022)
• Our Top Tips and Tricks for Winter Garden Protection (October 22, 2022)
• RTEC's Remarkable Rehabilitation of the C&O Canal's Historic Aqueducts (October 15, 2022)
• 5 Native, Low-Maintenance Trees and Shrubs to Plant this Fall (October 8, 2022)
• How a New Community Garden Plants Future Growth for Fairfax (October 1, 2022)
• Rock Creek Park Waterway Restoration: How to Prevent Erosion (September 24, 2022)
• Why Mulch is So Important For Fall Garden Care (September 17, 2022)
• Fall Bio-Stimulants: A Tree Care Strategy You Need For a Lush Look Next Spring! (September 10, 2022)
• 3 Easy Ways You Can Help the Environmental Justice Alliance Build a Local Community Garden! (September 3, 2022)
• Wavyleaf Basketgrass Is The Next Invasive Plant That We Need To Stop The Spread Of (August 27, 2022)
• August's Beneficial Insect: The Parasitic Ichneumon Wasps (August 20, 2022)
• Watch Out! The Asian Long-horned Beetle Is Coming Our Way (August 6, 2022)
• The Seasonal Fall Webworm Is Here - Are You Noticing this Eyesore? (July 30, 2022)
• Keep an Eye Out: The Destructive Spotted Lanternfly Is Coming to Your Yard (July 23, 2022)
• Noticing These Bugs? What Saproxylic Insects Mean for Your Trees (July 16, 2022)
• Gloomy Scale Under Sunny Skies: What You Need to Know About this Sneaky Bug (July 9, 2022)
• July's Beneficial Insect: The Minute Pirate Bug (July 2, 2022)
• Pollinator Week: The Complicated Relationship Between Tropical Milkweed and Monarch Butterflies (June 25, 2022)
• Join Us On A Journey this Juneteenth By Learning About These 5 Black-Led Environmental Organizations! (June 18, 2022)
• Sizzling Summer Heat in the City: Understanding The Urban Heat Island Effect (June 11, 2022)
• The Significance of Spine-Chilling Storms this Summer Season (May 28, 2022)
• Shade Trees: The Importance of Trees In A Warming World (May 21, 2022)
• What You Need to Know About Ticks: Preventative Care and Lyme Disease Awareness (May 14, 2022)
• Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 5 Historical Gardens from Across the Globe (May 7, 2022)
• Forest Bathing: How Connecting with Nature Impacts Human Health (May 4, 2022)
• Tree Topping: What Is It and Why Is It Bad? (May 2, 2022)
• Beneficial Insects: 5 Beneficial Insects in Your Backyard (April 16, 2022)
• Tree Maintenance: How to Care For Your Trees (April 14, 2022)
• Seasonal Tree Care: What To Do For Your Trees Each Season (April 14, 2022)
• Government Tree Service (April 14, 2022)
• Commercial Tree Care Services (April 14, 2022)
• Environmental Services (April 14, 2022)
• Environmental Restoration for Government Agencies (April 14, 2022)
• The Difference Between Bio-Stimulants and Tree Fertilizer (April 5, 2022)
• Proper Tree Trimming (April 5, 2022)
• Tree Removal (April 5, 2022)
• Tree Removal Service (April 5, 2022)
• Tree Removal Permit (April 5, 2022)
• Tree Protection (April 4, 2022)
• Tree Cabling (April 4, 2022)
• Soil Management (April 4, 2022)
• How Often Should You Prune Shrubs? (April 4, 2022)
• What Is Forest Management? (April 4, 2022)
• Tree Problems: Common Ailments and What To Do About Them (April 4, 2022)
• Spring Tree Care: How to Keep Your Trees Healthy This Spring (April 4, 2022)
• Proper Tree Trimming: Young Trees, Old Trees, Oh My! (April 4, 2022)
• Environmental Solutions for Local, State, and Federal Agencies (April 4, 2022)
• Environmental Consulting Services (April 4, 2022)
• Mulch Around Trees (April 4, 2022)
• Emergency Tree Removal: Help When You Need It The Most (April 4, 2022)
• Spring Tree Care: How to Care For Your Trees Health This Spring (April 2, 2022)
• Tree Propagation: How to Grow A Tree From A Cutting (March 19, 2022)
• How to transition your trees into Spring! (February 26, 2022)
• Tree Bugs: The Spotted Lanternfly (February 19, 2022)
• Tree Maintenance: Love Your Land (February 12, 2022)
• Tree Cabling: Is Tree Cabling A Good Idea? (January 29, 2022)
• Deer Activity: How to protect your trees from deer (January 22, 2022)
• Happy New Year! (January 1, 2022)
• Evergreens: The History of the Christmas Tree (December 18, 2021)
• Debunking Treecare Myths (December 11, 2021)
• Leaf Recycling: Should I rake my leaves, or leaf them alone? (December 4, 2021)
• The 2021 Eco-Friendly Gift Guide (November 27, 2021)
• Vertical Mulching: Lets get to the root of our tree's needs (November 20, 2021)
• Winter Protection for Your Trees: How to avoid the burn (November 13, 2021)
• Winter Pest Prevention (November 6, 2021)
• Tree Growth Regulators (October 16, 2021)
• Why Did We Have So Many Summer Storms? (October 9, 2021)
• Fall Color: Why are my leaves changing? (October 2, 2021)
• Bio-Stimulants: The Multivitamin Your Trees Need This Fall! (September 25, 2021)
• Cool Season Mites: How to prevent pests that aren’t so cool (September 18, 2021)
• We Remember... (September 11, 2021)
• Oak-Leaf Mites: The Aftermath of Brood X (August 7, 2021)
• Brood X: Cicadas and What to Do About Them (June 5, 2021)
• Get to Know Us: Our 6 Core Values and What They Mean for You (May 22, 2021)
• National Love a Tree Day: How our trees take care of us and how we can love them back (May 15, 2021)
• RTEC Treecare and Environmental Justice Alliance Help Local Veteran Weather the Storm (May 8, 2021)
• Tree Not Growing Leaves In Spring? Here's Why (April 29, 2021)
• Azalea Bark Scale Insects: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention (April 27, 2021)
• When Is The Best Time To Plant Trees? Answered! (April 22, 2021)
• Pruning Trees In Spring: What You Should Know (March 11, 2021)
• Cicadas - How To Protect Your Trees (March 5, 2021)
• Sooty Mold: You Don't Want It on Your Trees (February 19, 2021)
• 3 Plant Species That Symbolize Love: Did yours make the list? (February 12, 2021)
• The Guide To Protecting Trees And Shrubs From Heavy Snow (February 5, 2021)
• The Spiral Into Tree Death (Trees Need Doctors Too!) (January 29, 2021)
• Crepe Myrtle Care: Trimming (January 22, 2021)
• Invasive Plants Are Dangerous To The Environment: This is Why (January 15, 2021)
• Harmful or Harm-free? 3 Tree Bugs You Should Look Out For in 2021 (January 8, 2021)
• Your Evergreen Trees Are Probably Dehydrated in Winter: This is Why (December 30, 2020)
• 8 Eco-Friendly Ways You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree (December 23, 2020)
• Look For An Evergreen Day: What You Should Know About Them (December 19, 2020)
• 3 Tree Services You Can Make The Most of During The Dormant Season (December 11, 2020)
• The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Your Favorite Trees & Shrubs (November 25, 2020)
• Late-Year Tree & Shrub Care: Have You Done These 5 Things? (November 6, 2020)
• Ambrosia Beetles: Cultivating Fungus and Eventual Tree Mortality (October 30, 2020)
• Dormant Oil Spray "Debugs" Your Landscape: (October 23, 2020)
• Hypoxylon Canker: The Point of No Return (October 16, 2020)
• Beautiful Fall Foliage: How Early is Too Early? (October 9, 2020)
• Biostimulants: The Multivitamins Your Trees and Shrubs Need (October 2, 2020)
• Soil Compaction: The Silent Killer Lurking in Your Yard (September 25, 2020)
• Five "Very Hungry" Late-Summer Caterpillars You Should Look Out For (September 18, 2020)
• Cherry Trees: Seeing Holes in Their Leaves? Here's Why (September 11, 2020)
• Shrub Growth Regulators: Slow Plant Growth Wins the Race (September 4, 2020)
• Shrub Pruning: What You Should Know & Why Trimming Is Essential (August 28, 2020)
• Older Trees Need Ongoing, Proactive Care: Here's Why (August 21, 2020)
• Leyland Cypress Trees: Keeping Your Privacy Screen Evergreen (August 14, 2020)
• Coping with Heat, Drought, and Hurricane (August 7, 2020)
• Fall Webworms: Do they web your tree? (July 31, 2020)
• Soft Scale, Everywhere! (July 24, 2020)
• Bagworms - A Major Pest for Evergreens (July 17, 2020)
• Crape Myrtles Dripping Sap (July 10, 2020)
• 5 Diseases to Look Out For This Summer (July 1, 2020)
• 7 Insects To Look Out For This Summer (June 26, 2020)
• 6 Helpful Summer Tree Care Tips (June 19, 2020)
• Stop Heat Stress in its Tracks (June 12, 2020)
• 7 Common Rose Issues In The DC Metro Area (June 5, 2020)
• 6 Tips to Help Your Trees Weather Summer Storms (May 29, 2020)
• Aphids, Sap, & Ladybugs 🐞 (May 22, 2020)
• Spruce Spider Mites (May 8, 2020)
• The Hunt Is on for Spotted Lanternflies (May 1, 2020)
• Eastern Tent Caterpillars (April 24, 2020)
• 9 Ways to Celebrate Earth & Arbor Day While Social Distancing (April 17, 2020)
• 4 Warning Signs to Look for After High Winds (April 10, 2020)
• Introducing the Environmental Justice Alliance (April 10, 2020)
• 5 Tree-Related Activities To Keep You & Your Children Entertained (March 27, 2020)
• When Do Tree Leaves Come Back in Spring (March 13, 2020)
• 7 Steps to Keep Your Trees & Shrubs Healthy This Spring (March 4, 2020)
• Trim Your Trees Before Spring For Best Results (February 28, 2020)
• Get 5% OFF Your Canopy Protection Program (February 21, 2020)
• Are Your Evergreen Shrubs (Azaleas, Boxwoods, etc.) Turning Brown/Yellow? (February 14, 2020)
• Approving Your Canopy Protection Program (February 7, 2020)
• Benefits of Canopy Protection (January 31, 2020)
• How To Plant a Privacy Fence (January 23, 2020)
• Best of 2019 (January 17, 2020)
• Do Nails, Screws, or Staples Hurt Trees? (January 17, 2020)
• Busted! 7 Most Common Tree Care Myths Debunked (January 3, 2020)
• 3 New Year's Resolutions for You and Your Trees (December 27, 2019)
• 6 Common Problems with Evergreens (December 20, 2019)
• 5 Most Important Winter Tree Care Tips (December 13, 2019)
• Choosing The Best Christmas Tree For Your Family (November 29, 2019)
• 7 Reasons To Thank Your Trees This Thanksgiving! (November 22, 2019)
• Tips For Winter Watering (November 15, 2019)
• How To Keep Deer From Damaging Your Trees (November 8, 2019)
• Avoid Winter Burn On Your Trees & Shrubs (November 1, 2019)
• 4 Essentials For Soil Health (October 25, 2019)
• Benefits Of Planting Native Trees & Shrubs (October 18, 2019)
• 8 Fall Mulching Tips (October 11, 2019)
• Guide To Fall Colors (October 4, 2019)
• 6 Flowering Trees For Small Spaces (September 27, 2019)
• 5 Insects & Fungi to Look Out For This Fall (September 20, 2019)
• What’s Causing My Leaves to Fall in Late Summer/Early Fall? (September 13, 2019)
• 5 Most Important Fall Tree Care Tips (September 6, 2019)
• Oak Spider Mites (August 30, 2019)
• 4 Most Common Soil Issues in Late Summer (August 23, 2019)
• Bacterial Leaf Scorch (August 16, 2019)
• Did Halloween Come Early This Year? What’s Causing Webbing In My Trees (August 9, 2019)
• White Prunicola Scale (August 2, 2019)
• 8 Signs Of Heat Stress (July 26, 2019)
• Orangestriped Oakworms: Defoliating Oak Trees (July 19, 2019)
• Powdery Mildew - White Powder On Your Leaves? (July 12, 2019)
• 8 Essential Steps For Summer Tree Care (July 5, 2019)
• Viburnum Leaf Beetle: New Invasive Species (June 28, 2019)
• Help Save The Pollinators: National Pollinator Week (June 21, 2019)
• Boxwood Blight: Are Your Boxwoods in Danger? (June 14, 2019)
• Honeydew & Sooty Mold (May 31, 2019)
• 8 Signs Your Tree Is a Safety Hazard (May 24, 2019)
• 8 Signs Your Tree Is Sick (May 17, 2019)
• Celebrate Arbor & Earth Day (April 26, 2019)
• The Importance Of Proper Mulching (April 12, 2019)
• Spotted Lanternfly (April 5, 2019)
• 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival (March 29, 2019)
• Signs Of Spring Fungal Leaf Diseases (March 22, 2019)
• 10 Problem-Free Trees and Shrubs For Northern VA Landscapes (March 15, 2019)
• 5 Trees To Enhance Winter Landscapes (February 22, 2019)
• Do You Live in a Tree City USA? (February 15, 2019)
• 4 Benefits Of Winter Tree Trimming (February 8, 2019)
• Mature Tree Care - Caring for Older Trees (January 25, 2019)
• Young Tree Care - Caring for Young Trees (January 18, 2019)
• Leyland Cypress - Not A Good Choice for Privacy Screens (November 9, 2018)
• Fall Mulching: 4 Benefits Of Mulching In The Fall (October 26, 2018)
• Caterpillars: Types of Caterpillars & The Damage They Cause (September 21, 2018)
• Horse Chestnut Leaf Blotch - Guignardia Blotch (August 31, 2018)
• Ambrosia Beetle Attacking Weak Trees (July 20, 2018)
• Shot Hole Fungus On Cherry Laurels (June 22, 2018)
• Common Rose Diseases - National Rose Month (June 8, 2018)
• Common Signs of Insect Invaders (June 1, 2018)
• Carpenter Ants in Trees - Are They Harmful? (May 18, 2018)
• How Legislation Can Save the Lives of Contractors in the Nation’s Capital (February 26, 2018)
• Invasive Plants: Don’t Let Invasives Take Over Your Property (January 26, 2018)
• Deer Repellent - Keep Deer From Eating Your Shrubs (January 19, 2018)
• Urban Trees: Yes, The Tree In Your Yard Is Different From A Forest Tree (December 29, 2017)
• 10 Types of Live Christmas Trees – And Which One Is Best for Your Family (December 1, 2017)
• Preparing Your Trees For Cold Weather (November 10, 2017)
• Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles - LadyBugs Invading Your Home? (November 3, 2017)
• Soil & Root Health - Get Your Soil & Roots Fixed Before Winter (October 13, 2017)
• Early Fall Foliage Means Your Tree Is Stressed (September 29, 2017)
• Safety Tips For Hurricanes: Making Sure Your Tree Is Safe. (September 8, 2017)
• Yellowing Leaves - Interveinal Chlorosis (September 1, 2017)
• 5 Diseases That Attack After Big Rainstorms (July 28, 2017)
• Tree Problems & The Spiral Into Tree Death (July 28, 2017)
• Beneficial Insects: Fighting Bad Insects with Good Insects (July 14, 2017)
• Fall Webworms: Webs In Your Trees (July 6, 2017)
• Aphids On Crepe Myrtles (June 22, 2017)
• Does Ivy Hurt Trees? - How To Remove Ivy From Trees (June 16, 2017)
• Lecanium Scale - Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment (June 9, 2017)
• 5 Defoliating Insects to Look Out For This Summer (June 2, 2017)
• Spider Mites – Tiny Bugs That Cause Big Problems (May 26, 2017)
• Phytophthora Root Rot (April 28, 2017)
• Lace Bugs On Azaleas (April 28, 2017)
• Why Children Need Vitamin "G" & Celebrating Earth Day (April 21, 2017)
• Boxwood Leafminer: Eating Your Boxwoods From The Inside Out (April 14, 2017)
• Mulch Madness: 5 Common Mulching Mistakes (March 17, 2017)
• Cherry Blossom Festival: Spring...With A Cherry On Top (March 3, 2017)
• Tree Cabling: Give Your Tree Some Support (February 10, 2017)
• Benefits Of Trees - How Much Money Does Your Tree Save You? (February 3, 2017)
• TCIA Chair's Award 2016 - Walt Money (February 1, 2017)
• Historic Sequoia Tunnel Tree Toppled By Storm (January 9, 2017)
• How To Care For Trees In Winter (January 6, 2017)
• No More Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire (December 23, 2016)
• 3 Common Summer Landscape Issues (November 28, 2016)
• 11 Reasons Why We're Thankful For Trees (November 25, 2016)
• Have You Made These 7 Construction Tree Preservation Mistakes? (November 17, 2016)
• 7 Crazy Things You Won't Believe Trees Do (November 11, 2016)
• Best Places To See Fall Color (October 14, 2016)
• Drought Proof Your Trees For 3 Years (September 23, 2016)
• How Your Tree Prepares For Winter (September 16, 2016)
• Borers Are Trying To Infest Your Fall Trees (September 9, 2016)
• Poor Soil Composition Is Killing Your Tree (August 26, 2016)
• Tips To Help Your Trees Beat The Summer Heat (August 19, 2016)
• My New Driveway Destroyed My Tree (August 12, 2016)
• Is Your Tree on Fire? - Bacterial Leaf Scorch Video (July 15, 2016)
• Protect Your Trees From Beavers (July 15, 2016)
• Checklist For Storms (July 1, 2016)
• 3 Ways The Recent Rain Hurt Your Tree (May 27, 2016)
• Mulch Volcanoes: Too Much Of A Good Thing (May 20, 2016)
• Safe-Shield™ Organic Mosquito & Tick Treatment (April 29, 2016)
• Tree Scale Scare In Northern Va, Maryland, and DC (April 22, 2016)
• My Shrubs Are Turning Black / Brown (April 13, 2016)
• My Tree Is Dying From The Top Down (April 12, 2016)
• Eastern Tent Caterpillar: Webs In Your Trees (April 1, 2016)
• Why Should I Prune My Tree (March 25, 2016)
• Preventing Zika Virus Infection Through Mosquito Repellent (February 12, 2016)
• How We Helped Our Community During Storm Jonas (January 29, 2016)
• Should I Remove My Tree If It's Damaged? (January 22, 2016)
• How Do I Know If My Tree Is Safe After A Storm? (January 22, 2016)
• Prune Now: Or Watch Your Elm Tree Die! (January 15, 2016)
• 3 Reasons Why You Need Tree Health Program (November 20, 2015)
• Tree Care Horror Stories In Northern Va (October 30, 2015)
• 3 Reasons Why Your Tree Needs Aeration (October 23, 2015)
• White Peach Scale on Cherry Trees (October 16, 2015)
• Stress Proof Your Trees (October 9, 2015)
• 3 Ways We Can Make Your Life Easier (September 18, 2015)
• 4 Stressors That Are Killing Your Tree (September 11, 2015)
• Bacterial Leaf Scorch On Oaks & Other Shade Trees (September 4, 2015)
• Mystery Oak Tree Decline (August 28, 2015)
• What Are Secondary Invaders? (August 21, 2015)
• Bleeding Cankers On Beech, Maples, and Oaks! (August 14, 2015)
• Is Your Tree At Risk Of Falling? (August 7, 2015)
• Wood Boring Insects And Stressors (July 24, 2015)
• Cercospora On White Oak (July 17, 2015)
• Powdery Mildew On Dogwoods And Crape Mrytles (July 2, 2015)
• Japanese Beetles On Crape Myrtles, Maples, Plums, and Roses (June 26, 2015)
• Mosquito Increase Caused By Heavy Rainfall (June 26, 2015)
• June Is National Rose Month (June 12, 2015)
• CRAVING SOME NATURE IN YOUR CITY? (June 9, 2015)
• MONEY GROWS ON TREES (June 9, 2015)
• LOOK WHO’S TALKING (June 9, 2015)
• A Recommended Dose Of Trees (May 12, 2015)
• How To Prepare Your Fall Landscape (May 12, 2015)
• A Tree Cavity Catastrophe (May 12, 2015)
• 6 More Common Tree Care Myths (May 12, 2015)
• NEW SPROUTS-TIME TO REJOICE OR MOURN? (May 12, 2015)
• SmartTreat™: It's How We Keep Your Property Safe And Looking Good (April 15, 2015)
• SURVIVOR TREE (April 8, 2015)
• MAY: TICK AND LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH (April 8, 2015)
• Sawflies On Spruces, Cedars, and Pines (April 8, 2015)
• When To Trim Bushes & Trees (February 9, 2015)
• 8 New Year Resolution Ideas (January 1, 2015)
• Spruce Up Your Property For The Holidays (December 9, 2014)
• Christmas Tree Recycling - 7 Uses For Your Tree After Christmas (December 9, 2014)
• REAL VS. ARTIFICIAL TREES: WHICH IS THE ECO-FRIENDLY OPTION? (November 9, 2014)
• Antidesiccants: Stop Your Evergreens from Turning Brown This Winter (November 9, 2014)
• ARE YOU STARVING YOUR TREE? Your Tree Might Need Bio-Stimulants (September 24, 2014)
• MULCH VOLCANOES: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH MULCH (September 12, 2014)
• DON’T LET YOUR TREES BECOME A NIGHTMARE! (September 9, 2014)
• Storm Aftermath: Is My Tree Safe? (August 12, 2014)
• Watering Your Trees: How Much Is Too Much? (June 24, 2014)
• Tips To Survive A Hurricane (June 12, 2014)
• 11 Common Tree Care Myths (June 12, 2014)
• SOIL COMPACTION: ARE YOU SMOTHERING YOUR TREE? (June 9, 2014)
• Emerald Ash Borer: Death Sentence For Your Tree (June 8, 2014)
• GIANT MOSQUITOES INVADING? (May 18, 2014)
• PUTTING PESTICIDES ASIDE (April 3, 2014)
• Trees Vs. Power Lines (March 27, 2014)
• Fight The Blight (March 26, 2014)
• THE ANGEL OAK: A TREE OLDER THAN CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (February 8, 2014)
• Oh Dear, A Deer: Deer Damage & Management (November 21, 2013)
• All About Scale (April 8, 2013)
• THE HOLIDAY GIVER AND TAKER (December 9, 2012)
• THE HEALING POWER OF TREES (April 9, 2012)