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3 Common Summer Landscape Issues

Resources: Seasonal Tree Care

Summer in the DC area can bring a unique set of landscape issues. As a company, we know that summer is best spent enjoyed with loved ones rather than worrying about your trees and shrubs. To make your life simpler we’ve summarized the top summer landscape issues and how you can combat them without taking time away from your summer fun.

Summer Landscape Issues 3#1: Dry/Compacted Soil

Compacted and dry soils are common at this time of year. When the temperatures are high and not enough water enters deep into the ground, the soil around your trees and shrubs can become compacted. Compaction is a serious issue and can lead to health and root issues that could eventually kill your tree. The first step in combating compaction is properly watering your tree. However, if your soil is already compacted aeration will need to be performed to allow oxygen and organic material to repopulate your soil. Learn more about aeration and compaction.

Summer Landscape Issues 1#2: Poison Ivy & Nuisance Plants

Poison ivy, English ivy, and nuisance plants, are a constant and serious issue on properties during the summer. It is commonly known that poison ivy can cause an uncomfortable and sometimes serious rash. However, most people don’t know that other invasive and native vines can pose a serious threat to their trees. Vines that grow around or on your trees compete for nutrients that would ordinarily be uptaken by your trees roots. Certain vines and nuisance plants can choke and strangle you tree’s roots. Not to worry, we can help eradicate Poison Ivy, English Ivy, and nuisance plants from your property, through scouting and treatment. You should be able to enjoy the use of your yard this summer without worrying about the comfort of your family.

Summer Landscape Issues#3: Heat Stress & Browning Leaves

The extreme heat we have been experiencing in the DC area recently has wreaked havoc on the trees in our landscape. Heat stress, also known as sunburn and leaf scorch – (not to be confused with Bacterial Leaf Scorch), can occur on any species and is typically seen after prolonged periods of hot, dry, and sunny weather. Heat stress is very similar to winter burn and occurs when the roots of a tree cannot supply water to the foliage as rapidly as it is lost by transpiration (essentially evaporation) from the leaves. This issue can leave your property looking droopy and unappealing. RTEC’s stress proof program can help your trees and shrubs weather the heat stress this summer all while saving you time and energy.

Let’s be honest, the best summers are spent enjoying your property with loved ones – not taking care of it. Trust our Arborists to combat your landscape’s specific summer issues in order to keep your property top notch and enjoyable all summer long.

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Grey Burkhart
Grey Burkhart
March 29, 2022.
Verified
Very professional review of our requirements and an accurate estimate. Showed up on time and were finished quickly. Cleaned up all of the debris and sawdust. Great job all around.
Dennis Bruns
Dennis Bruns
March 8, 2022.
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We have used RTEC Treecare for several years. They do excellent work. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and take great care in explaining the various options available for your particular situation. I highly recommend them.
Annette Iannucci
Annette Iannucci
February 23, 2022.
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We have been using RTEC for years and were very pleased with the recent tree maintenance work they did for us. As always, we got good advice from their arborist Ben,. The crew that did the work is highly skilled, and they did a great job trimming our trees. They worked safely and efficiently, in addition to leaving the yard clean after they finished the work.
Susan Crawford
Susan Crawford
January 26, 2022.
Verified
RTEC was at my house today to removed a large Magnolia that was badly damaged by the recent snow. They did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently and quickly and cleaned up so well it was hard to tell anything have been disturbed. Over the past several years, I have used RTEC for all the services I checked above, and have always been very pleased with their service and professionalism. I also appreciate that they are not eager to take down trees that don't need to come down. In this case, the damage was too extensive for the tree to recover.
Kenton Morgan
Kenton Morgan
January 20, 2022.
Verified
Once again, RTEC has done a great job. The team showed up right on time and performed all the work that we agreed to. They kept us informed as to progress, coordinated with us concerning our maple, and made recommendations concerning ongoing support for our trees. At the end of the day, they thoroughly cleaned up the debris and left our yard in pristine condition. WELL DONE.
Jean Kluttz
Jean Kluttz
January 3, 2022.
Verified
Not our first time but this time was tricky removal of a large dead tree leaning on a healthy tree. Quick response for estimate, good timing to removal, all clear and healthy tree still fine.
Jerry Haggin
Jerry Haggin
December 16, 2021.
Verified
Very good work while ensuring that I was aware of status of my work order and planned completion.
Mike Iger
Mike Iger
December 16, 2021.
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David Roberts
David Roberts
December 15, 2021.
Verified
We’ve used RTEC for many years for tree maintenance and can’t say enough good things about their service. We use them for tree trimming and for regular treatments to maintain our trees’ health and deal with pests and prevent disease. Their arborist Ben has been especially helpful with advice. RTEC also been especially helpful in emergency situations, once coming to cable a massive, heritage oak in our yard right before a hurricane was about to hit. Highly recommend.
Travis Larson
Travis Larson
December 10, 2021.
Verified
RTEC did an excellent job onsite of removing dead branches from our 80+ year old trees, and trimming other growth too close to our home.
Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 185 reviews.

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