Urban Forest Dweller

A common question we get asked as arborists is, “Is my tree safe?” As much as we’d love to give a definitive answer, the truth is there’s no way to categorically say a tree is

Across Richmond right now, trees are leafing out—but not always evenly. Some are slower to fill in. Others are showing curled leaves, thin canopies, or early leaf drop. After a stretch of dry weather, these

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

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

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

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

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

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

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