
6 Tips to Help Your Trees Weather Summer Storms
Monday marks the start of hurricane season. Although only 18 hurricanes have hit the DC metro area in the last 178 years, it’s common for us to experience residual rains and winds from hurricanes and tropical storms that make landfall further down the coast. Although not hurricanes, these storms still cause damage to healthy and unhealthy trees. Some trees fare better in storms like white oak, sweetgum, black gum, and bald cypress. While others like…

Busted! 7 Most Common Tree Care Myths Debunked
With so much information in the world today it is hard for homeowners to figure out what is true and what is not, especially in a complicated industry such as tree care. There are a lot of unsafe practices and wives tales out there that are outdated and dangerous to trees and the people who live in their proximity. Don’t get fooled by the 7 tree care myths below. Myth 1: All Insects Are Bad…

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…

Bacterial Leaf Scorch
If you’re noticing a decline in your Oak trees this summer, Bacterial Leaf Scorch could be the culprit. Bacterial Leaf Scorch, discovered in New Jersey in the early 1990’s, attacks shade trees and is caused by the xylem-clogging bacteria, Xylella fastidiosa. Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissues in trees; by clogging these tissues the bacteria restricts the flow of water from the roots to the crown of the tree. This causes…