How to Handle the Most Common Tree Diseases, Insects, and Mites in Virginia
Trees inject singular beauty and value into your landscape while supporting wildlife and other plant species. Yet as with other organisms, trees face the possibility of infections and infestations, some of which are difficult to overcome. Tree ailments—such as oak wilt, anthracnose, black knot fungus, and emerald ash borer infestations—are the most common types in […]
How to Protect Your Property From Uncontrolled Vegetation Growth
While many homeowners are excited to curate the perfect lawn and create a thriving ecosystem, they find doing so can get out of control quickly. For example, overgrowth—of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation—can threaten your yard, cause wildfires, invite invasive species, and disrupt your vegetation’s natural diversity. It is critical to control your vegetation—and vegetation […]
What Will Grow After Brush Clearing?
When a property becomes too overgrown for a landowner to manage, it requires professional land clearing services to tame. Thanks to their specialized equipment, these companies can make short work of what would have been an impossible task for an isolated property owner. A thorough land clearing will make the property’s future maintenance much easier […]
The Problems with Overgrown Trees in Neighborhoods
HOAs and developers plant trees in residential neighborhoods for many reasons, including practical (shade and stormwater absorption) and aesthetic benefits (the tree’s beauty). However, some neighborhood organizers go too far in their early years: they plant saplings close to one another and houses without considering how they will grow. This practice causes problems with overgrown […]
5 Tips for Spring Tree Care
Spring is a beautiful season but also demands a lot of time from property owners, especially those with numerous trees. The harsh winter weather’s subsidence results in trees becoming vibrant, fertile, and hungry for nutrients. Proper tree care not only keeps your landscape looking beautiful but also promotes your trees’ health and longevity. Therefore, take […]
Is Stump Grinding Worth It?
Removing dead or rotting trees is wise, yet it only addresses half the problem: a dead stump remains on the property afterward. Although homeowners might feel unmoved to handle it, a stump can create many issues in their yards, including termites, fungi, and tripping hazards. They also risk property damage and present a general eyesore. […]
How Much of a Tree Can Be Removed Before It Dies?
Keeping trees healthy may appear simple at first glance: they need ample sun and water but can otherwise care for themselves. However, the reality of tree health is much trickier. Numerous influential factors are at play in keeping trees sturdy and handsome. Pruning, for instance, is necessary for maintaining their health yet can lead to […]
Why You Should Protect and Support the Trees on Your Property
Trees give us much more than scenery and seasonal shifts—they also provide clean air, a connection to nature, and greater energy efficiency. So, any landowner with trees on their property would do well to protect and preserve them. A professional tree cutting service is your best defense if your property has a diseased or storm-damaged […]
What Are the Benefits of Routine Tree Trimming?
The most beautiful trees are those that have a full and healthy canopy. However, the best way to achieve this look is not to let the foliage grow without trimming. Although our instinct may suggest that trees naturally grow beautiful foliage, that method leads to overgrowth, which can harm the tree’s health and your property. […]
What Timber Works’ Land Clearing Services Involve
Sometimes, simple tree removal does not go far enough—you need an overgrown plot cleared of vegetation or several acres of pasture trimmed for livestock. Either way, you’ll find professional land clearing services are just the thing to handle your project. Comprising tasks as varied as forestry mulching, stump grinding, vegetation conversion, and more, land clearing […]