Nov 18, 2024 | Tree Trimming and Pruning
It may seem counterintuitive to prune your trees just before winter. However, anyone who understands seasonal pruning timing will tell you that it’s one of the best times to do so. In this post, Dos Amigos Tree Experts, the best tree service in Lorton, VA, will look...
Oct 18, 2024 | Tree Removal Services
Starting spring chores is easy when you love gardening or landscaping, but knowing when to start yard cleanup is the hard part. The first sunny weekend will have you outdoors raking leaves and planting seeds, only for it to be soiled by an unexpected dusting of snow a...
Sep 18, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
Tree cabling is an effective method of maintaining the health and stability of your trees — especially young trees and those with structural weaknesses. The process involves installing cables between branches to provide additional structural support, minimizing risks...
Aug 18, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
If you are wondering, “What are the dangers of an overgrown tree?” you probably have one on your property or near it. An overgrown tree might be beautiful, but it has to be contained. The height, span, weight, and location can make it dangerous. Dos...
Jul 18, 2024 | General Tree-Related Tips
Tree-growing zones designate tree cultivation areas according to geography and temperature. The zones are overlaid on a map of the United States. This hardiness map is a tool that anyone can use for free. It can be a little tricky to use at first, so if you’re...
Jun 18, 2024 | Tree Trimming and Pruning
It’s not uncommon for a question to pop into your head as you look at a tree in your yard or further away down the street. For example, do branches move up as a tree grows? Will those branches you duck under while out on your walk ever move up higher? Dos Amigos Tree...
May 18, 2024 | Tree Planting
If you’ve enjoyed your lawn for a long time, you’ve no doubt run into an old stump that looks like a nice place to set up a new tree. What are the implications of planting a new tree where one has fallen down? Can you plant a tree where a stump was...
Apr 18, 2024 | Tree Trimming and Pruning
Your favorite tree can lose its limbs due to bad weather, accidental damage, disease, and other reasons. Any of those scenarios will leave you full of questions. For instance, will the entire tree die? Do tree limbs grow back? As the leading tree service specialists...
Mar 18, 2024 | Tree Removal Services
While it seems unbelievable, not all trees will remain completely upright throughout their long lives. Sometimes, trees will lean to one side. Tilted growth isn’t always a problem, but how far can a tree lean before it falls? Dos Amigos Tree Experts is a...
Feb 18, 2024 | Tree Planting Guide
Can you replant a tree without roots, or is this merely a gardener’s daydream? Whether you accidentally uprooted a beloved specimen, or you don’t want to waste a good Christmas tree, this blog post is for you. As the go-to certified arborist in Alexandria, VA, the...
Jan 18, 2024 | Tree Trimming Guide
Do you think one of your prized arboreal specimens needs a trim? Don’t charge ahead with those shears just yet. As the go-to arborist in Alexandria, VA, our team at Dos Amigos Tree Experts has seen cases of well-intentioned gardeners making a hash of their flora due...
Dec 18, 2023 | Tree Removal Guide
How do you know when a tree is dead? The surprising answer is that it’s not as simple as you might think. Trees are great at playing possum, making it challenging to spot a dead plant. However, Dos Amigos Tree Experts, your certified arborist in Alexandria, VA, is...
Nov 18, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Every living thing needs nutrients to grow and stay healthy, including trees. However, many Alexandria residents don’t understand how trees gather their nutrients or what nutrients they need to thrive, causing them to wonder, “Where do trees get their nutrients?” So...
Oct 18, 2023 | Tree Trimming and Pruning
Knowing how to reroot a tree branch can open up a new world of arboreal possibilities for your garden. Imagine that graceful oak you’ve always admired in the park or the cherry blossom that catches your eye every spring, comfortably rooting right in your backyard. You...
Sep 18, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Why do leaves fall off trees? The answer depends on the species of tree and the time of year. For example, deciduous trees naturally lose their leaves in autumn, but evergreens shouldn’t. In this post, your specialist arborist services in Alexandria, VA, explain this...
Aug 18, 2023 | General Tree-Related Tips
Why keep mulch away from tree trunks? This question often confuses many new gardeners who learned that mulching is good. In this article, Dos Amigos Tree Experts, your reliable mulching company in Alexandria, VA, explains more about the dangers of over-mulching. ...
Jul 18, 2023 | Tree Care Services
Since it first became available to gardeners in the mid-20th century, peat moss has revolutionized the agricultural industry. It’s easily available at most garden stores and boasts an extensive list of benefits and applications. But can peat moss be used as mulch just...
Jun 18, 2023 | Tree Care Services
Few things can elevate a landscape quite like fresh mulch! It protects your gardens from invasive weeds while maintaining a readily available supply of moisture for the plants. But sometimes mulch comes with issues like mushroom growth. You probably want to eliminate...
