This Valentine’s Day, Here are Trees with Heart
Valentine’s Day is like coconut: you either love it or hate it. One thing’s for sure – we all love trees! Here are some urban hardy trees with heart shaped …
THE LEAFLET
A Year of (Literal and Figurative) Ups and Downs for Our Waterways
Every other year, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation releases a State of the Bay. Similar to our annual efforts with the Tree Report Card, this report is a comprehensive measure of …
Deceptively Deciduous
Last week we shared unique evergreen trees that do not drop their leaves once winter hits, even though they aren’t conifers (pines, spruces, and the like). This week we’re going …
Non Native Trees that Enhance Our Urban Forest
While we discussed the scourge of some non-native trees, there are others that, while they aren’t originally from here, enhance our urban forest. Ultimately an urban environment is an unnatural …
When it Rains it Pours: What a Week of Rain Means to Washington, and our Urban Forest
July 21 was one of the rainiest days in Washington history. The National Weather Service recorded 4.64 inches of rain in D.C. as 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, more than double …
Right Tree, Right Place: Obvious and Not So Obvious Factors to Consider When Planting
The most common factor of Right Tree Right Place is height! Planting a large, tall canopy tree directly under power lines is just a shame. The tree has to be …
Bees n Trees: Celebrate Pollinator Week with These Helpful Trees
First up, what exactly is a pollinator? Just bees? Not exactly. Butterflies, bees, birds, moths, bats, beetles, flies, and more. Any animal or insect that visits a flower can move …
Trees that can Tolerate Water When it’s Feast or Famine
Noticing higher energy or water bills this summer? You may have if you’ve been cranking the AC or watering your garden more to combat the extreme heat. And, you’re right …
Think Pollen is Off the Charts this Year? You’re not wrong.
The catkins are piling up — those pendulous clusters of tiny flowers covered in pollen. And they’re on sidewalks, cars, and everywhere else. Believe it or not, tree pollen maxed …
Don’t Forget to Spring Clean Outside Your House Too
Now that it looks like we’re FINALLY done with winter, let’s celebrate and get those yards ready for spring! Some things to keep in mind while you work to transform …
Bummed Winter is Hanging Around? These Early Bloomers are Sure to Brighten Your Mood (and Yard!)
Does winter wear on a bit long for your taste? Brighten up your day with plants and trees that bloom early, so you can get the earliest start on spring. …
Volunteer Spotlight: Astrid Joehnk
Between our tree rebate program, pruning corps, to our membership program, it’s safe to say that Astrid Joehnk has seen most of the Casey Trees World. We were able to …
A Residential Planting Before and After
We often talk about our cool and affordable residential planting programs, but if you don’t have a background in plantings or have a postage stamp sized yard, it’s hard to …
Let Us Help You Beat the Heat
Needless to say, temperatures this summer have been hot. Hotter than hot. While hiding in the air conditioning for months seems like a good idea at first, we all know …
Do Try This At Home
Our Spring Tree Planting season is almost here — and due to these higher temperatures it already feels like spring in the District. Warmer weather tends to bring out the …