Welcome These New Free Tree Options
As a District Resident you can get trees – for free! No, really. Through the Riversmart Homes Program, you can accentuate your home with a beautiful shade tree at no …
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Celebrating Our National Tree Round IV: Swamp White Oak
The United States of America is a unique, goofy place and Fourth of July seems to bring about a universal patriotic mood – especially in our Nation’s Capital! While eagles …
Celebrating Our National Tree Round III: Red Oak
The United States of America is a unique, goofy place and Fourth of July seems to bring about a universal patriotic mood – especially in our Nation’s Capital! While eagles …
Celebrating Our National Tree Round II: Pin Oak
The United States of America is a unique, goofy place and Fourth of July seems to bring about a universal patriotic mood – especially in our Nation’s Capital! While eagles …
Celebrating Our National Tree: Willow Oak
Happy (almost) Independence Day! The United States of America is a unique, goofy place and Fourth of July seems to bring about a universal patriotic mood – especially in our …
Want to Support Pollinators? Plant This Genus (Type) of Tree
Birds and insects that carry pollen from plant to plant are called pollinators. Pollinators, both native (native bees, flies, wasps, hummingbirds, etc.) and non-native (honeybees) provide an essential service to …
The wettest year on record was bad news for the Anacostia. The good news? *You* can do something.
We all remember, or perhaps you’ve tried to forget, the incredible amount of rain in Washington last year. Typically our region gets 40 inches of rain a year. Last year …
Medicinal Trees
Humans have been harvesting and using trees for medicinal use for millennia. While we have advanced our medical knowledge and understanding greatly, properties of trees continue to be cultivated and …
Small But Mighty: These rowhouse friendly trees provide shade too!
Tiny yards are no match for these showstoppers. Just because you don’t have an expansive lawn doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from the shade and beautify of trees. Need help …
Trees That Have Got it Made in the Shade
Shade trees can beautify your yard, reduce energy costs, and improve air and water quality. Many of these large trees offer seasonal benefits, such as flowers or a change of …
Game of Thrones Houses as Trees (most of which we can plant in your yard for free!)
Religiously watch or frantically avoid, Game of Thrones and its final season has captivated the world. While we won’t be providing any intellectual think pieces about the trajectory of the series …
The Story on Understory Trees
There are many plant layers to successful ecosystems – from the ground cover, herbaceous plants, shrubs, understory up to the tall canopy layer. Each level plays a vital role in …
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 …
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 …