Posts by greenvista
5 Best Shrubs To Plant This Fall
Many shrubs grow well in northern Virginia, but these are the 5 best shrubs to plant this fall. They’re beautiful, easy to grow & now’s the time to plant!
Read MoreTree Roots Causing Problems? Find the Real Root of the Issue
Problems caused by tree roots can be found in every neighborhood in northern Virginia. Roots invade sewer and water pipes, enter cracked foundations, lift sidewalks and crack paved areas, and spread above ground to trip you. Learn why it happens, how to fix the problem, and how to prevent it.
Read MoreHow to Help Flooded or Waterlogged Trees Recover
After flooding, heavy rainfall, or even due to overwatering, trees can suffer from too much water. Essentially, waterlogged trees can drown. Learn to recognize the symptoms of excessive water damage, how to help your trees recover, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Read MoreBenefits of Trees in your Northern Virginia Landscape
You’ll be surprised when you learn about all of the things that trees do to help us. There are so many benefits, in fact, that we’re still learning about all of the positive impacts they have on our lives. But scientists and arborists have learned a few, and we’ve described them for you in this article.
Read MoreAvoid Salt & Ice Melt Damage To Your Trees & Plants
Rock salt and ice melt are helpful during northern Virginia winters, but they can kill your plants. Protect your plants with these tips and alternatives.
Read MoreHelp Trees Recover From Ice and Snow Damage in Northern Virginia
Winter storms, with high winds, ice, and heavy snow, can all cause trees to split, branches to break, and large limbs to fall. In this article, we share some tips on how to prevent, spot, and treat ice and snow damage from winter storms.
Read MoreHow to Protect Trees From Sunscald Injury This Winter
During winter, temperature swings can cause enormous damage to thin-barked deciduous trees through something called sunscald. But it’s easy to prevent if you know how. Here’s what you can do this winter to keep your trees safe.
Read MoreWhy Leaves Change Color in Fall: A Northern Virginia Guide
What makes trees in northern Virginia change from green into shades of yellow, orange, red and purple each fall? Here’s why it happens, what affects the timing and brightness of the display, and when you can expect peak leaf color this year.
Read MoreWatering Trees During the Dog Days of Summer
Plants and lawns need to be watered, but trees get enough water from rainwater, right? Not necessarily! In fact, you should probably water your trees more than your lawn, as trees are a larger investment. Learn how you can tell if your trees need water, the best way to water them, and the best time of day to water to ensure that you’re not wasting water.
Read MoreTree Topping: Should You Do It?
Topping is the practice of drastically cutting back all of a tree’s larger branches to make them shorter, with the goal of creating a smaller tree. Unfortunately, topping usually has the opposite effect – if it doesn’t kill the tree. Learn what topping is and the associated costs (to your tree and your wallet).
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