
3 New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Trees
44% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. 99.9% of the time these resolutions are to improve ourselves; however, did you know some of the most common new year’s resolutions could help your trees as well? We’ve compiled 3 New Year’s resolutions that can help your trees in 2020. 1. Reduce Stress When it comes to stress, humans and trees are very similar. Prolonged stress can lead to decreases in vigor, increased susceptibility to illnesses, and…

4 Essentials For Soil Health
Soil is one of the most important but most commonly overlooked component when it comes to the health and maintenance of a tree or shrub. Overtime soil issues can cause an overall drop in your tree’s health, increased susceptibility to pests, early leaf drop, and discoloration of leaves. The most common of these issues include soil compaction, lack of nutrients, girdling roots, and lack of moisture. To prevent these issues and keep your soil healthy…

5 Most Important Fall Tree Care Tips
With the crips breeze and lower temperatures gracing the area, many homeowners are starting to think about fall and all that comes with it. While you make plans for fall festivals, bonfires, and Halloween, don’t forget to allot time to your trees. Fall tree care plans are extremely important to help your tree thrive this fall season while preparing it for the cold winter months. To help our clients, we’ve compiled a list of the…

Essential Steps For Spring Tree Care
Spring is finally out in force in the DC Metro area. With blossoms emerging and buds everywhere it’s time to start thinking about the health of your trees and shrubs. Spring is an important time for tree health because what you do now prepares your tree for summer and a long, productive growing season. For the health of your trees and shrubs, our Arborists suggest following our essential steps for spring tree care below! FERTILIZE…

How To Fix Your Salt Damaged Trees This Spring
Across the area, road salt and ice melt are being laid on roads and walkways in preparation for the weekend snow. Although it’s a great tactic to keep drivers and pedestrians safe during slippery conditions, road salt does a lot of damage to trees and shrubs. We’ve discussed the damage rock salt does to trees/shrubs in the winter before, but the damage doesn’t stop there. Being exposed to rock salt and ice melt this winter can…