Urban Forest Dweller

Recently, I’ve been observing the trees awakening with the spring season—and with that, the strong winds that have caused some damage. When I encounter a fallen tree or broken limb, whether in the woods or

It wasn’t the (hard) cider which made me surpass myself, it was the liberation we had torn away from the gray encroachments of 1943, the escape we had concocted, this afternoon of momentary, illusory, special

Have you ever watched arborists at work? Whenever I am setting up a tree care project for one of my fellow Richmonders, I encourage them to stay home and watch if they can. So much

As buds begin breaking across Richmond and temperatures start climbing into the 60s and 70s, your landscape is waking up. The lawns are greening. Trees are leafing out. Everything feels like it’s coming back to

When we look at trees, we’re not just seeing part of the landscape — we’re standing in the presence of some of the oldest living organisms on Earth. Certain species, like the Great Basin bristlecone

When most people think about tree care, spring and summer usually come to mind. But in Richmond, winter is one of the most valuable times to assess tree health and safety. With leaves off the

With this recent snow and ice storm that has affected a huge portion of the United States, you may have heard of this phenomenon floating around the internet dubbed “exploding trees.” There’s quite a lot

Many of you already know that Truetimber’s own Peter Girardi is a grandfather twice over. If you didn’t know, he will proudly tell you all about it! It was a pleasure to have the homeschool

Over the holidays, I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks visiting friends and family in the great state of Washington. If you know anything about the Pacific Northwest, your mind is sure to conjure

What is Truetimber Academy? Well, we like to think Truetimber Academy is to the aspiring Arborists what MCV is to aspiring medical doctors. Its a place to grow a career in an important field, partly

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