There are all sorts of pests in the environment that do damage to trees. Most of these pests rarely attack healthy trees. They usually affect trees that are in decline or under some sort of stress. Droughts, excessive heat, too much water, and damaged limbs cause stress to trees and can make them susceptible to […]
Ever wonder whether fungi on your tree is a good or bad thing? Here’s a little insight. There are basically three ways forest fungi survive. Mycorrhizal fungi are partners with the trees. They provide the tree water and nutrients in return they receive sugars from the trees’ ability to photosynthesize. Others are saprophytic and live […]
Wild raspberries are an early summer treat that can be found in the woods around Northern Virginia and surrounding areas.
Blog posts are vehicles for companies and individuals to get information to their readers. Some blogs create their own content because there really isn’t a website; the blog is the website. Some companies that have general websites pay professionals to write either related or general information for their blogs, which are secondary to their websites. […]
We have been running Vic’s Tree Service for a long time. Businesses that endure through many years evolve over time. Of course the size of the business has changed over the years. Our core values of quality and safety have always been consistent and so has Vic’s love for sports and baseball. Vic’s Tree Service […]
Fall Changes If you live in an area that has four seasons, you probably love the fall. It is a time when the weather turns cooler, the days get shorter, and in Virginia, the leaves of deciduous trees turn brilliant colors in preparation for the winter. Many people speculate why leaves change color, but the […]