5 Reasons to Invest in Professional Tree Care Services
While you and other homeowners may like to handle yard work personally, doing so may not be the most efficient way to support trees’ health. However, investing in professional tree care services can benefit your safety, prevent damage to your trees, and help you to maintain a clean yard for a reasonable price. You can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Types and Signs of Tree Decay
A decomposing tree can be eerie: ants, mushrooms, and a rotting trunk, oh my! However, a decaying tree does not always mean its death is imminent. Indeed, a tree can survive fungal decay and live a healthy life if an arborist can catch and treat the problem before it develops. But when the decay progresses […]
Virginia Tree Diseases: Verticillium Wilt
The health and condition of their trees and landscape should be among landowners’ highest priorities. Among the potential hazards to their property are plant diseases like Verticillium wilt, which can infect and lethally harm trees. So, learning about Verticillium wilt, its symptoms, and how professionals control its spread can only help landowners. If you suspect […]
3 Benefits of Bush Hogging
Many people enjoy landscaping and caring for the trees on their property. Mowing grass, gardening, and planting trees can be a breath of fresh air for those who work in offices or travel 5 days a week. Nevertheless, some tasks require professional expertise and equipment for effective results, including brush or bush hogging services. An […]
Tree Cabling 101
Trees’ structural integrity may deteriorate over time for numerous unavoidable reasons. Extreme weather, age, and abnormal growth patterns can contribute to a tree losing structural integrity. If you discover a tree’s branches developing at awkward angles, its trunk growing too close to your home, or its height leaning heavily, tree cabling might be an ideal […]
Why You Should Have Invasive Trees Removed
90 invasive tree and plant species have appeared in Virginia, and all threaten the native ecosystems. Whether introduced intentionally or accidentally, invasives—by definition—wreak havoc due to their swift growth, destructive impact on natural habitats, and introduction of foreign pests and diseases. Landowners should educate themselves on the effects of invasive species and contact a certified […]