Snowstorms and Broken Branches: The Hidden Dangers to Your Trees
A snowstorm can transform your landscape into a serene, snowy paradise reminiscent of a Christmas card. Yet beneath the beauty of freshly fallen snow lies a hidden danger for trees: the enormous stress of wet snow and ice. This precipitation can lead to significant damage both to your trees and your property. Addressing these risks […]
5 Winter Tree Issues
Although Virginia does not experience harsh winters, it does see cold temperatures, snow, and ice. These elements require trees to enter dormancy for survival. They also endanger saplings because young trees tend to have short, shallow roots. Nevertheless, knowledge of common winter tree issues—including frost heave, salt damage, and winter burn—can help you protect your […]
Why is My Tree Trunk Splitting?
Although they may look solid—even invulnerable—tree trunks crack for several reasons: frost, lightning, internal decay, and more. While they may die due to cracking, trees can survive with proper care and a bit of luck. If you have noticed that one of your property’s trees is splitting, reach out to an arborist for professional tree […]
Winter Tree Care Checklist
Several tree care tasks must take place during the winter, namely inspecting, trimming, and removing dead or dangerous trees. Doing so promotes your trees’ wellness and longevity, which in turn improves your property value, beautifies your landscape, and keeps your family safe. To ensure your winter tree care provides the best value, seek affordable tree […]
3 Signs of Winter Tree Damage
Winter weather can put your landscape’s trees in danger. Although you cannot prevent these conditions from occurring, you can learn to identify signs of damage on your trees, including leaf scorch, broken or bent branches, and frost cracks. For more information about how to protect your trees from winter damage, turn to a local tree […]
Preparing Your Trees for Cold Weather
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 […]
Winter Tree Service Checklist: How to Prepare Your Trees for Cold Weather
Have you prepared your winter tree service checklist? There’s plenty of time before the first snow hit, you say to yourself. While much of the country is sipping on pumpkin spice lattes and preparing for Thanksgiving, this is the perfect time to prepare your winter tree service checklist. Before you know it, it’s holiday season […]