When your trees start to look stressed, it’s easy to assume the problem is above ground—yellowing leaves, dieback, or thinning canopies. But some of the most serious tree health issues start below the surface, in
Walk through almost any Richmond neighborhood and you’ll see them; towering oaks, dignified magnolias, sprawling maples. They’re part of our city’s charm, framing historic streets and shading our porches on summer afternoons. Some have been
Today, while inspecting a client’s trees for storm damage, I encountered an unfamiliar tree. Among the usual American sycamore, eastern hemlock, flowering dogwood, and willow oak, one tree stood out. Initially, I might have dismissed
Living in Richmond is pretty special and it’s so common for a city and forest to intermingle. We, as residents in this beautiful city, have to coexist with these incredibly ancient, large, living forests. The
Why Tree Care Matters for a Healthy Landscape Trees are more than just aesthetic features, they are vital to the health and sustainability of any landscape. From providing shade and oxygen to supporting local wildlife,
Root rot is one of the most common and destructive tree problems in Richmond and Central Virginia. Because most of a tree’s root system lies underground, it often goes unnoticed until the damage is severe,
Richmond summers are often filled with random and intense rainstorms. After a good rainfall, you might notice mushrooms suddenly sprouting in your yard or along forest trails. This seemingly magical appearance is deeply rooted in
The world can feel overwhelming right now, with the headlines full of foreign wars, protests, and political mayhem. It’s hard for most people to just get through their daily lives with work, school, kids, death
Phil Tate The other morning, one of my girls spotted a cardinal before I did, bright flash of red in the holly tree. “Check it off!” she shouted, sprinting to our bird list by the
Laura (my wife) and I just got back from our honeymoon, a whirlwind trip through Italy and Switzerland. While she was capturing photos of landmarks, I was getting sidetracked by the trees. At one point
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