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Why Winter Is an Excellent Time to Mulch Trees in Northern Virginia
Many homeowners think of mulching as a spring or summer task, but winter is actually one of the best times to apply wood chip mulch, especially over the root systems of trees. The primary reason is temperature regulation—and that matters just as much in cold weather as it does in heat.How Winter Mulching Protects Tree […]
Developmental pruning of young trees
Developmental pruning of young treesMany tree problems and hazards can be corrected or avoided with proper pruning. Has anyone ever recommended cabling or bracing your tree? That co-dominate stem could have been pruned at the nursery or after it was planted, and the root system was re-established. There are many examples of mature trees with […]
Emergency Tree Removal McLean Virginia
At Growing Earth Tree Care, we have been providing emergency tree removal services and tree pruning services in Northern VA since 1976. With the recent storms, tree removal is a common request from our clients, this emergency tree removal was in a community in McLean VA. This tree was completely uprooted and fell over due […]
Commercial Tree Service Arlington VA
At Growing Earth Tree Care we are proud to serve Arlington National Cemetery with their commercial tree care needs. On this project we helped preserve some of the oldest trees in Arlington from lightning destruction. What type of tree service did we complete at Arlington National Cemetery? The type of tree service work we did […]
Tree Removal Falls Church, VA
We recently had a tree removal project at a residence in Falls Church, VA where a tree had fallen due to a storm and was being held up by neighboring trees. Here is the customers experience working with our team from start to finish of this tree removal: “We had an emergency need to remove […]
Tree Pruning in Leesburg in Preparation for the Climbing Competition
The mid-Atlantic climbing competition is our regional event. It is the best 30 or so climbers in Maryland, VA, West VA, and DC competing in 5 preliminary events. The top 4 compete at the end in a winner take all event.The winner goes to the annual international climbing competition. Our chapter is one of about […]
HOA Tree Inventory Reston, VA
A homeowner association in Reston, VA requested a tree inventory because they were contracting work out piecemeal, mostly putting out fires. They were contracting work based on homeowner complaints. There was no comprehensive plan in place to allow them to manage this important community asset. As a result, they were also not able to incorporate […]
Will My Construction Project Kill My Trees?
Planning for Trees During Construction Do you have plans for a new construction project? Have you thought about how your trees will be affected? Construction projects, if not carefully planned out, can harm or even kill your trees. It doesn’t matter if your construction project is large or small. Even replacing underground pipes or wires […]
5 Reasons We Don’t Top Trees
To control canopy growth and stop roots from causing havoc in their yards, homeowners have been topping their trees. Some people are under the false impression that topping trees makes them safer. In reality, topping creates structural problems that will weaken a tree over time. Here are 5 reasons why Growing Earth Tree Care will […]
Healthy Soil for Healthy Trees
Importance of Healthy Soil Healthy trees need healthy soil that is rich in nutrients, moisture and structure. In urban environments, soil does not always provide the necessities for healthy trees in the landscape. Compaction, lack of organic material, insufficient pore space, and other critical problems make a harsh environment for root systems. During construction, topsoil […]