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Category Archives: Tree Care
Mulch Wide and Out – Not Up
TreeSteward Lucy Spencer is determined to educate her neighbors on the dangers of piling mulch high on tree trunks. When she learned the local high school sports team spring fundraiser was selling bags of mulch, she knew this was ideal … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Tree Care
Tagged mulch, tree care
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Invasive Control at Monticello: A Tree Stewards Tale
Article and photos by Tim Maywalt, graduate of 2011 TreeStewards Arlington & Alexandria and now active with Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards. After I moved from Arlington to the Charlottesville area, I was looking for a way to use my TreeSteward skills … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Tree Care
Tagged invasives, ivy removal, Monticello, volunteer opportunity
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Post-Storm Damages & Treatment for Trees
The homeowners reviewed several tree service providers to remove their beloved black oak downed by Hurricane Sandy. Finding a qualified tree service is important protection for the homeowner. Sometimes less credible tree follow storms for a quick buck and blow out … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Education, Tree Care
Tagged arborists, first aid for trees, storm damage, storms
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Watering Trees: Screwdrivers to the Rescue
The Texas Forest Service answers the question “How do I know if my large trees need water?” Get a large screwdriver and try to put the blade 6″ into the ground. If it goes in easily, watering is not needed. If the ground is baked solid and … Continue reading
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Tagged screwdriver, watering
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Tree Walk and Talk: Sunday, July 1, 2012, at 11 AM
Join TreeStewards in a free walk and talk on all things trees. We’ll identify trees and discuss the following questions: What trees are appropriate for planting near power lines? What is the dollar benefit of trees in reducing air conditioning … Continue reading
Posted in Community Service, Education, Events, Tree Care, Uncategorized
Tagged education, tree walk
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Watering Trees Using Soaker Hoses
One watering method for trees is using soaker hoses. TreeSteward Steve Campbell shares his experiences below. I’ve installed 100′ lengths of soaker hose under a layer of mulch, snaking it around plants in planting beds. I bring a regular hose over and … Continue reading
Posted in Tree Care, Uncategorized
Tagged drought, soaker hoses, watering
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How Much Does It Cost To Water Your Trees?
My Arlington County Utility bill just came. Since its been so dry this spring, I’ve watered my trees weekly and I’m very interested in what this costs. Both water and sewer fee are charged per 1000 gallons of use, and currently … Continue reading
Trees Saved from Choking Hazard: Campaign Blasts Off
Our trees add value to our properties and quality to our lives. That is why we’ve invested so much time and money into landscaping, nurturing and maintaining our trees and gardens. The investment is worth it. Unfortunately, what looks like a … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Community Service, Tree Care
Tagged invasive, tree care
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SUCCESS: Locust Tree Liberated from Ivy
Last winter, the 2011 TreeSteward class had a work day on the Bluemont Connector Trail in Arlington. A large black locust tree was found to be smothered in English Ivy. TreeStewards worked to free the poor tree by using the … Continue reading
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Tagged invasive, ivy campaidn, life saver
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Water Your New Trees, Please
Fall is an ideal time to plant most trees and many were planted this year. Now it’s our job to give these trees the best start possible by watering them regularly. About three gallons per week will do it. Why … Continue reading
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Tagged planting, Tree Canopy Fund, water, watering
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