Tree Removal: trunk rot & roots

Example of an old, but fairly typical looking root ball   What Rot, Roots, and Storm Damage Can Tell Us At Vic’s, we look at lots of trees. We do consultations for clients almost daily, but without some basic knowledge of tree anatomy, it can be difficult to explain to clients the implications of trunk […]

Conifer

Conifers that are evergreens

Cones and Everygrees Of course, nothing is ever straight forward and simple. After doing a post on why deciduous trees drop their leaves, I thought it would be appropriate to do a post on evergreens. It turns out that there are two botanical classifications for trees that are other than deciduous. Conifers are trees that […]

Safe Tree Removal

Tree removal safety; large tree removal.

Tree Removal Safety At Vic’s Tree Service, tree removal safety is one of our main concerns. There is almost nothing about tree removal  that is not dangerous. That is why the industry has some of the highest workman’s compensation rates.  Our employees are periodically trained and reminded of workplace safety precautions. We monitor the use of safety  […]

A Hike in the Woods: Northern Virginia

At Vic’s Tree Service we don’t just take care of trees because it’s our business, we appreciate the beauty of trees in the wild. We enjoy a great hike through a beautiful, and if we are lucky, magnificent forest. I find a lot of great hikes on this site, although I don’t think this one […]