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
The high winds wrangled our trees in Richmond last week, with sustained gusts up to 27mph, tossing out every dead limb in my large Willow Oak. I stayed busy the next day cleaning up the
I recently came across a pest that was new for me: Yucca Bugs. They are not a pest to trees, but they will affect a pretty popular landscape plant—yucca. These particular plants were Adam’s Needle
Understanding Invasive Trees in Virginia Invasive trees are non-native species that grow and spread aggressively—often outcompeting native trees and plants for sunlight, nutrients, and water. They can crowd out beneficial species, degrade soil health, and
When the leaves come down, it’s not just the end of summer—it’s the start of one of the most important windows for tree care. The leaf-off season, from late fall through early winter, gives arborists
If you’ve been outside recently, you may have noticed what some refer to as “false fall”- temperatures have been much cooler lately and some trees have already begun to drop their leaves! Tulip Poplar trees,
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