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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

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

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 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

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,

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,

James Luggen For the last few weeks Richmond has been dealing with the aftermath of a few ice and snow storms, with broken and fallen trees on our houses, our driveways and in our yards.

Winter can be a season of extremes, from shoveling snow out of the driveway to tending your fingers from frostbite. The season comes with its own set of hurdles. Just like you struggle to get

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