Think Your Ash Tree is Affected by Emerald Ash Borer?
Joining the ranks of mosquitoes as one D.C.’s dreaded pests is a small, shiny green beetle, the Emerald Ash Borer (known as EAB). These small green beetles are from East …
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Don’t Panic! Common Tree Issues and How to Treat Them
While spring and summer bring a beautiful, lush canopy, growing leaves and trees can also showcase some of the issues a tree is having. Here are some common tree issues …
Ready or Not, Here Comes Summer (and Weekly Watering Alerts!)
Just like Stella and her Grove, Weekly Watering Alerts are back! Beginning today until the last week of September we’ll be issuing weekly watering alerts for trees every Leaflet and …
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 …
From the Archives, but Quite Relevant: Pre and Post Storm Resources
March came in like a lion for sure. With wind gusts up to 71 mph, schools closed, the federal government closed, and numerous planes, trains, and automobiles halted, it’s safe …
From the Archives: Pruning Tips
With frozen ground hampering planting plans and no need to water young trees, you may be wondering what else you can do throughout the winter to encourage healthy and sustainable …
From the Archives: Winter Tree Care
Some helpful tips to consider while caring for your trees throughout the winter, courtesy of our last major snowstorm in D.C.: Here are a few helpful tips to keep your …
Mayor Bowser Launches New D.C. Tree Watering App
Young street trees with watering bags (or you may have some in front of your house!) are thankfully a frequent site in D.C. During the last tree planting season (October …
There’s an App for That – Best Apps for Tree Care
Between ordering groceries, tracking your steps, or staving off boredom, there is a phone app for practically everything these days. Here are 5 apps to help you tree D.C. DC311 …
Weekly Watering Alerts
Just like Stella and her Grove, Weekly Watering Alerts are back! Beginning today until the last week of September we’ll be issuing weekly watering alerts for trees every Leaflet and …
Collective Knowledge: Why Casey Trees and UFA Road Tripped to Trees NY
Did you know we have a pilot Citizen Pruner Program with the Urban Forestry Administration (UFA)? The goal of this program is to help us execute the ‘protect’ part of …
Tree Care During a Drought: A Conversation w/ Western Arborists (Part 1)
California’s four-year drought has been well-profiled in the media, but we haven’t come across any stories profiling how arborists on the west coast are adapting to the challenging conditions. We …
Spruce Up Your Roots: What to Plant Beneath Your Tree
The arrival of summer signals hot & humid weather. Going outside can feel miserable especially on those long July and August days. What better way to escape the heat than …