Tree Care Tips
Tree & Land Tips
Straight answers about caring for Virginia's native trees, from the crew that does the work.
Why Native Trees Are the Best Choice for Your Virginia Yard
Native trees are the species that grew in Virginia long before anyone planted a yard here, and they are built for our soil, our summers and our storms.
Read the articleHow to Plant a Native Tree So It Thrives
Most young trees that fail in their first few years were planted too deep, not watered enough, or both.
Read the articleWatering Trees in Virginia: How Much and How Often
Water is the single biggest factor in whether a young tree makes it through its first few Virginia summers.
Read the articleMulching Trees the Right Way (and Avoiding Mulch Volcanoes)
A ring of mulch is one of the best things you can give a tree, as long as it goes on flat and stays off the trunk.
Read the articleWhen and How to Prune Native Trees
The best pruning is light, well timed and done with a clear reason for every cut.
Read the articleProtecting Tree Roots During Construction and Yard Work
Most of a tree's roots grow in the top 12 to 18 inches of soil and spread well past the edge of its canopy, so what happens on the ground matters as much as what happens to the branches.
Read the articleSoil and Fertilizer: What Virginia Trees Actually Need
Most established trees in Virginia don't need fertilizer at all, but almost every tree benefits from loose, healthy soil.
Read the articleInsect Pests Threatening Virginia's Native Trees
A handful of insects, several of them invaders from overseas, do most of the serious damage to trees in Virginia.
Read the articleCommon Tree Diseases in Virginia and What to Do
Most of the leaf spots and blotches you see on Virginia trees after a wet spring are cosmetic, but a few diseases can kill a tree and are worth catching early.
Read the articleGetting Your Trees Ready for Hurricane Season in Hampton Roads
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the trees that fail in a storm usually showed warning signs long before the wind picked up.
Read the articleWarning Signs a Tree May Be Dangerous
A tree rarely falls without warning, and knowing what to look for lets you deal with a problem on your schedule instead of the storm's.
Read the articleA Seasonal Tree Care Calendar for Virginia Homeowners
Trees need different things at different times of year, and a little attention each season keeps small problems from turning into big ones.
Read the articleAfter a Tree Comes Down: Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal
Once a tree is gone, the stump left behind can either be ground down below the surface or dug out whole, and the right choice depends on what you plan to do with the spot.
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