Tag: tree care
Why Everyone Should Plant Trees In Their Yard, Part 2
As a tree service company, we have been serving the Northern Virginia and Maryland community for over fifty years. Growing Earth Tree Care has been recognized over the years for our exceptional tree preservation services for both commercial and residential clients. As evidence of our quality, roughly 60 percent of our employees are certified by […]
Why Everyone Should Plant Trees In Their Yard, Part 1
When a business has been around for over 40 years, you know they are doing something correctly. In our case, we have been providing experienced and knowledgeable tree care services throughout Northern Virginia. Our service areas include: Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, Loudoun, Mclean, Springfield, Reston, and Vienna, VA. Our Services Our […]
What Our Customers Are Saying About Growing Earth Tree Care
Having been established in 1976, Growing Earth Tree Care hasn’t remained in business for over forty years by taking shortcuts. Formed by former Fairfax County Arborist Benjamin White, Ben had a passion for providing quality tree maintenance services to Ashburn, VA, and the surrounding regions. Our current owners worked and learned about tree pruning, tree […]
Beginner’s Guide To Care And Maintenance Of Persimmon Trees
While Virginia is perhaps best known for its many native oak tree species, that doesn’t mean you won’t find something more exotic growing here and there throughout the Ashburn area. Although trees perform a very valuable function in that they prevent soil erosion, absorb toxins out of the air, and provide food and shelter for […]
How To Properly Plant A Tree
The change of season can be hard on your tree. Weather extremes like especially hot summers and cold winters can impact the overall health, nutrient absorption, and aesthetic look of your tree. From heavy limbs, winter droughts, and freezing roots, winter can bring an onslaught of worries for your tree’s health and ability to thrive […]
Fall Care For Your Trees
Imagine a tree standing boldly, its impressive height reaching into the vast distance of the blue sky. You can even see the rays of sunlight peeking through each branch, each leaf. I’m sure the picture in your head is magnificent. Unfortunately, this isn’t the reality of a tree’s life. While we know our trees are […]
Accredited Tree Care in Virginia
Growing Earth Tree Care is a full-service tree care company dedicated to providing the best in tree care at your home and your business. Our local tree care experts and certified arborists have provided the best in local tree care services since 1976. What’s the difference between our tree service company and others? At Growing […]
Tips for Planting New Trees
Spring is just around the corner, which means more people will be planting trees. Planting a tree is a wonderful way to improve the environment, increase property value and enhance the appearance of a neighborhood. But, if you don’t follow the proper planting techniques, your good efforts can quickly have more disadvantages than advantages. Proper […]
Have Your Trees Been Attacked by Borers?
It’s the worst feeling for a homeowner who takes great pride in their landscaping. You notice that your trees are showing signs of decline. They don’t look very healthy, they are growing sporadically and have uneven growth. A closer look shows disturbing signs of beetle-like creatures that have invaded the trees. It’s very possible that […]
Recognizing Anthracnose and its Symptoms
c/o: ppdl.org Anthracnose is a fungal disease that attacks plants and trees, and it’s very serious. This type of fungus comes out during the wet, cool spring months, and although it can affect a variety of shrubs and trees, its main threat is to dogwoods. Other trees that can suffer from anthracnose include maples, oaks, […]