Category Archives: Tree Care

Pruners in Training

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

This past Saturday, the TreeStewards class of 2011 met at a designated spot along the Bluemont Junction Trail in Arlington for a hands-on lesson in pruning. Patrick Wegeng, Environmental Landscape Supervisor in Arlington County, was on hand to supervise the … Continue reading →

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Apply Now for the Tree Canopy Fund Program

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) is now accepting letters of intent to apply for the 2011-2012 cycle of the Tree Canopy Fund.  Letters of intent are due by April 8 and applications will be due by July 8. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Community Pruning Workshops Open to the Public: February 12 and 13, 2011

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

Learn about basic tree and shrub pruning! This is a community education program, free of charge. You’ll have an opportunity to see pruning in action and real live TreeStewards will be available to answer questions. Your shrubs and trees will … Continue reading →

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TreeStewards Brave Below Freezing Temperatures to Learn Advanced Pruning Techniques

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paula

Temperatures in the high 20s and intermittent snowfall did not deter twenty-four dedicated TreeStewards from attending today’s training session. Marco A. Paredes, arborist and landscaping team leader with Arlington County, led the training on advanced pruning techniques. An excellent video … Continue reading →

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How to Plant a Tree in 10 Easy Steps

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Nora Palmatier

October through February are great times to plant trees in our area so they can get settled in before the hot, drought season. Planting a tree correctly and following up with good initial maintenance are essential. A healthy plant will … Continue reading →

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Tree Diseases and Pests: October 18, 2010

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Nora Palmatier

Halloween horror comes early this year! On Monday, October 18, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Monica Lear, PhD, Urban Forester of DC  and expert on tree pathologies, will present an update  on what is impacting our trees.  Learn the latest on … Continue reading →

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Lust, Redemption and Ooze Tubes

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Nora Palmatier

Like Jimmy Carter, I have known lust. In my case it is a neighbor’s Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana), a perfect understory tree that remains evergreen in our winters with an early summer flower perfuming the air.  And then, joy of … Continue reading →

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Rain Won’t Help Thirsty Trees

Posted on July 24, 2010 by TreeStewards

Trees need extra water to stay healthy when rain is insufficient. TreeStewards recommend watering your trees deeply and regularly during summer or during extended periods of drought. Channel 9 News video features TreeStewards President, Nora Palmatier, as she spreads the … Continue reading →

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