Tree Care Tips Archives - Green Vista Tree Care

TREE REMOVAL · TREE PRUNING & TRIMMING

UPDATED April 13, 2020

After the recent storms, we have been working steadily to deal with fallen and damaged trees. Our crew members are all healthy and fully back to work.

The office is operating with normal hours (8am - 5pm Monday through Friday), we're available to do estimates on Saturday (by appointment only), and we can be reached 24/7 for any tree emergencies.

All of the precautions described below are still in place.

UPDATED March 31, 2020

To ensure the safety of our crew, all non-essential work is on hold until further notice.

However, we continue to provide emergency tree services throughout the northern Virginia area.

Our office remains open and we plan to resume “distance estimating” starting the week of April 6.

We anticipate being fully operational again by Easter.

At that time, we will continue following the procedures described below.

UPDATED March 23, 2020

To ensure that everyone stays safe, we have implemented several new procedures to minimize direct contact.

Estimates & Proposals

Instead of ringing your doorbell and walking your property together, we will complete estimates by phone. We ask that you be home during the scheduled appointment and able to communicate over the phone while our arborist is on-site evaluating your tree(s). Our arborist will tag the trees accordingly and write up a detailed proposal that will then be sent to you via email. You can respond by email or phone.

Tree Work

When the work is performed, there is no need for any direct contact. Our crew members will not enter your home or approach you directly. As always, your arborist will be your point of contact and will always be just a phone call, text or email away.

Precautions We're Taking

Prior to every estimate, our arborists use sanitizer to disinfect themselves, their trucks, and tablets.

Our crew members are well aware of the gravity of the current situation. Everyone wears gloves and we carry hand sanitizer on every truck. All employees are aware of the “social distancing” norm and will not approach you; they also maintain a healthy distance between themselves. We normally operate 5-person crews (or fewer) and, per the CDC guidelines, will not have more than 10 individuals on a site at one time.

At this time we do not expect any production delays. Office hours will remain the same and estimates are being done on schedule.

How Trees Can Impact Your Property Value

August 16, 2021

Sun shines on a residential block with lots of trees and green grass and a paved road.

Is it worth spending money on tree maintenance? What’s the ROI? What types of tree work have the biggest impact? What should you avoid? We answer those questions and more to help you increase your home’s value.

Trimming Overgrown Trees? 10 Questions to Ask Before You Start

June 17, 2021

Members of the Green Vista Tree Care crew clean up after a summer tree trimming.

Tree pruning can give you the look and space you want without harming your trees – but only if it’s done correctly. Learn what to ask a tree service company (or yourself) before trimming overgrown trees.

Why Mulch Is Killing Your Trees

May 16, 2021

Mulch, when used in moderation, has many benefits. But somehow it’s become popular to pile mulch around trees. This causes many problems, most of which aren’t immediately apparent. But make no mistake about it – mulch volcanoes are a death sentence for trees. Here’s why and what you should do instead.

Spring Tree Care Tips for Northern Virginia

March 14, 2021

Spring tree care lays a solid foundation for the long growing season ahead and helps keep your trees healthy, beautiful and safe. Here’s what to do …

Tree Branches Touching Power Lines

February 23, 2021

silhouette of trees in power lines with moon in background

Are tree branches touching power lines dangerous? Can you trim the trees yourself? What about secondary lines – is it OK if trees touch those? We answer those FAQs and more!