Trees shade our homes making them more livable. They add to our property value and create a pleasant community image. Trees attract birds and wildlife to our urban centers. Trees are great to sit under for a summer picnic with the grandkids. Trees help buffer wind gusts and protect our surroundings. Trees also can be [...]
Danger of Damaged and Fallen Trees Storms damage trees, especially the types of storms we’ve seen in Northern VA lately. If trees are damaged or fall down, they can be harmful to your landscape and dangerous to people and property—especially when more wild weather is predicted. Tree experts are most qualified to assess the risk [...]
With all this wild weather, many VA residents are looking at their lawns in despair. The latest string of major storms have been especially detrimental to tree health, leaving homeowners anxious about how to handle trees that suffered damage from excess winds and rain. Before rushing into tree removal, call a team of tree experts [...]
Flowers Remember it still too early to plant non-hardy flowers Direct-sow hardy annuals, biennials and perennials Provide supports for peonies and other perennials that need stalking Prune roses, remove dead wood Control weeds by mulching, cultivating or pulling Garden Plant cool crops, such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes, spinach Plant or transplant [...]
This is a superb article published in the Washington Post on April 12, 2011. I wanted to share this with my clients and website visitors because during the Spring in Northern Virginia, this is a common occurrence. Knowing whom to call, who is responsible for what and how to prevent the damage in the first [...]
1. Trees hep purify the air we breathe by absorbing pollutants. 2. Trees increase property value and improve the tax base in communities. 3. Trees improve neighborhood appeal, attracting businesses, shoppers and homeowners. 4. Trees cool our cities and towns by reducing heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces. 5. Tree shade, properly placed, can [...]
Myth: Filling cavities benefits trees. Fact: Cavity filling can actually weaken a hollow tree. A certified arborist should inspect the tree and if necessary, a cable or guy wire can be professionally installed to give additional support. Myth: Pruning cuts on trees have to be painted to seal out insects and disease. Fact: Painting pruning [...]
