Although this weekend doesn't feel like it, we've had a mild winter and are poised to experience an early spring. As most residents welcome the warm weather with open arms, here at RTEC Treecare we ... Read More >
Your Complete Checklist for Spring Landscape Planning
When to Start Preparing for Spring in the Washington, DC Area All across the DC Metro area, we see trees, shrubs, and flowers beginning to bloom. With the first day of spring just a month away, now ... Read More >
Yes, Salt Damages Your Plants – Here’s How To Save Them!
Salt - who knew something so delicious, could be so deadly? That’s right, salt can, and will, kill your plants. As winter rolls in, the salt rolls out onto our streets and sidewalks; but what makes ... Read More >
Boxwood Leafminer: Eating Your Boxwoods From The Inside Out
Boxwood Leafminer, Monarthropalpusi flavus (Schank), is a small mosquito looking insect about 1/8th of an inch long that causes serious damage to boxwoods. Despite the size, adult leafminers are easy ... Read More >