Virginia Tree Diseases: Needlecast

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As most residents with a green thumb know, Virginia hosts a wide variety of tree species, including many variations of pine. However, pine trees are susceptible to needlecast, a fungal disease that lives up to its name by attacking trees’ needles. Needlecast spreads quickly among trees and can affect them for years at a time. […]

Tree Care Spring Checklist

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Your seasonal or biannual tree care routine should include a professional inspection. Specifically, this inspection should evaluate the condition of your trees’ leaves, branches, trunks, and roots. Doing so can reveal issues that require professional or routine care methods. So, contact your local tree care service to assess your trees and advise you on care […]

Spikeless Climbs

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How does your tree service provider climb trees to deliver their services? Many depend on spikes—made of sharpened steel—attached to their legs or boots. However, those spikes can damage and kill the trees that your provider is nominally helping. If you want to support your tree’s survival, you should hire a service provider that specializes […]

Preparing Your Trees for Cold Weather

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As we approach the cooler months, you may be concerned about the trees on your property. Won’t they suffer from the cold? Are there any measures that will protect them? As it turns out, some autumn landscaping practices–including mulching, watering, wrapping, and more–can protect your trees against winter conditions. Reach out to your local tree […]

Problems with Hiring an Unlicensed Tree Service

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Tree care remains one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. During 2016 alone, arborists reported 153 injuries on the job, 92 of which were fatal. These numbers convey the importance of hiring an insured and licensed tree service, no matter how much work your trees require. Hiring an unlicensed one may yield poor-quality […]

What Do Tree Service Companies Do?

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When it comes to businesses that work primarily outdoors, the first ones that come to mind are construction and landscaping. While the latter has plenty to do with all kinds of plants, including trees, tree care companies perform a more specific line of services. Their focus is on the health and growth of forests and […]

Why Work With An Insured Tree Service?

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When it comes to hiring a local tree service, most business owners and residents forget to consider those who have Workers’ Compensation. Working in the tree industry is considerably one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, so selecting a company that offers this is crucial. Hiring an insured tree service company means you […]

Why Workers’ Comp is Important When Hiring a Tree Service

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When most businesses and homeowners seek to hire a particular service, they usually do not consider Workers’ Compensation as an essential factor. They look for quality, friendliness, and efficiency; the typical details you would expect to see in highly rated customer reviews. But what if you hire a tree care service that denies Workers’ Compensation […]

Resistance Genes That May Protect Your Ash Trees

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According to the US National Park Service, there has been a steep decline in the number of living ash trees within the National Capital Region, which includes many parts of Northern Virginia. This sharp decline has begun to affect forests and landscapes throughout the region, which is why it is important to protect the ash […]

Why Work With A Tree Service that Prioritizes Their Team’s Safety

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It’s no secret that tree care is one of the most dangerous industries out there. On a normal day, an arborist can expect to wield heavy gear and power tools (including a chainsaw), climb up trees, move heavy logs or limbs, and more. The pros wear hard hats at all job sites and spend much […]

March Tip of The Month: As Spring approaches watch your trees for leaves; if your trees show leafless branches or discoloration, give us a call to have them checked out! Learn More.