Northern Virginia has no shortage of trees, and any one of them could become a target for a natural disaster and fall onto your roof. The cost of damage from weather-related disasters has skyrocketed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates storms and hurricanes inflict an average of $35 billion each year. Much of […]

Wondering how to get your apple tree to produce more fruit and lean in a certain direction? The answer is elemen-tree. Early training and pruning encourage trees to grow tall and strong. By pruning your tree a year after you plant it, you can direct the tree to provide shade exactly where you need it. […]