The Importance of Proper Watering Technique
As the summer sun blazes overhead and temperatures soar, one of the most crucial tasks for any responsible gardener or homeowner is ensuring that their trees receive adequate water. While it might seem obvious, the importance of proper tree watering cannot be overstated, especially during these hot and dry months.
Spotted Lanternfly Update
Loudoun County, known for its picturesque landscapes and thriving agriculture, now faces a growing menace: the spotted lanternfly. This invasive insect, native to Asia, has made its unwelcome presence felt across the county, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems and economies alike. Learn more about the threat the spotted lanternfly is posing to our community.
Emerging Cicadas
the periodic emergence of cicadas stands out as both awe-inspiring and potentially destructive. As the cicadas emerge in their swarms, trees bear the brunt of their attack, enduring both immediate effects and long-term damages.
Forest Migration
In the face of climate change, scientists worldwide are witnessing a remarkable ecological shift: forests are on the move, migrating northward as a consequence of rising global temperatures and changing environmental conditions.
Preparing for Spring
Spring is right around the corner and that means more daylight, outdoor fun, blooming flowers, and spring cleaning. A crucial element to any outdoor cleaning is making sure that your gardens and trees are well kept and to help you do that, we have created a spring checklist for your trees.
Avoid Salt Damage
Spreading salt before any winter storm is crucial to avoid the snow sticking to the roads and turning into ice. Salt has been able to help us continue our day to day lives without much interruption or worry about being stuck on the road. However there is a downside: the spreading of salt can, unfortunately, harm our trees in the process.