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It is easy to look up at the big oak in your yard and imagine it all lit up for the holidays. But then there is the matter of a wobbly ladder in the cold

There is nothing like a winter storm making its way through Richmond to have one question on your mind: will my trees be standing come morning? The thought of an ice storm putting a limb

A major storm has passed over the neighborhood and you are left to wonder how your trees have fared? You may be walking the property in its wake, not quite sure what one is to

With the cooler months on the way, are your trees in good shape? You may be wondering which fall chores are of any real use in seeing them through the winter. Or if that limb

A dry spell can make your trees look the worse for wear. You may be seeing browning leaves well before fall is upon you and put to wondering if the tree is merely thirsty or

One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is: “Can this tree be saved?” It’s a question we appreciate because it reflects something we strongly believe at Truetimber Arborists: whenever possible, preserving a

There’s a million apps for just about anything, and arborists use many different apps to help them through their day. I asked a dozen of my coworkers about their favorite apps to use, and most

Not every tree should be admired at noon. Some of the most beautiful moments I’ve had with trees have happened long after the workday ended, when the trucks were parked, the chainsaws were silent, and

Virginia summers can be tough on trees. Long stretches of heat, high humidity, and periods of little rainfall can place significant stress on even healthy trees. Homeowners often notice leaves turning yellow, browning around the

Summer storms are a part of life in Richmond, Yorktown, and throughout coastal and central Virginia. One afternoon can bring heavy rain, saturated soil, strong wind gusts, and lightning — all conditions that put trees

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