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The Green Vista team pruning a tree from a bucket truck with a woodchipper on site in Fairfax, VA.

8 Pruning Mistakes That Can Kill Your Trees

Making some of the common pruning mistakes in Northern Virginia can harm or kill your trees. Green Vista explains how to avoid mistakes while trimming trees.
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When & How to Prune Fruit Trees in Northern Virginia

When and how you prune fruit trees makes a huge difference in their health, fruit quality, and production. Learn the proper timing, techniques, and more.
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The 5 Best Small Trees for Smaller Spaces in Northern Virginia

In Northern Virginia, urban yards are too small for shade trees. These 5 small trees for smaller spaces offer beauty and function for compact yards.
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Replanting Trees After Stump Grinding in Northern Virginia

Planning to plant a tree where an old stump was ground down? It might not be the best option. Learn all about replanting trees successfully in Northern Virginia.
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Northern Virginia trees damaged by flooding from a tropical storm.

7 Flood-Resistant Trees for Your Northern Virginia Landscape

Northern Virginia faces the threat of floods, so prepare your yard with flood-resistant trees. These trees will be able to survive while flooded and look great, too.
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A member of the team at Green Vista pruning a tree in a residential area in Arlington, VA.

Trees and Neighbors: Who is Responsible for Trimming?

Are your neighbor’s trees presenting a danger to your property? Learn your legal rights to trim a neighbor’s overhanging trees in Northern Virginia and when you can have the court compel them to trim their trees.
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7 Benefits of a Remote-Control Tree Removal Crane

Have you seen a remote-control tree removal crane in action? Wonder why we use one? Discover the benefits, such as making the job safer and more efficient, and why we use one in Northern Virginia.
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A fallen and uprooted tree on a Northern Virginia property.

Can You Save an Uprooted Tree in Northern Virginia?

Trees can become uprooted during extreme weather, from old age, or due to eroding soil or unhealthy roots. Learn if and when an uprooted tree can be saved, how to prevent uprooting trees, and more!
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How Much Does it Cost to Remove a Tree in Northern Virginia?

Learn what affects the cost of tree removal, what questions to ask the tree removal company, and how to know whether the price is reasonable.
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Close-up of a damaged bark on a tree in Northern Virginia.

Can a Tree in Northern Virginia Regrow or Repair Damaged Bark?

Many property owners in Northern Virginia don’t know that broken, missing, or damaged bark can be a sign of tree distress. Learn what to do if your tree has torn or missing bark.
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