Tree Removal: trunk rot & roots

Example of an old, but fairly typical looking root ball   What Rot, Roots, and Storm Damage Can Tell Us At Vic’s, we look at lots of trees. We do consultations for clients almost daily, but without some basic knowledge of tree anatomy, it can be difficult to explain to clients the implications of trunk […]

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Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?

Fall Changes If you live in an area that has four seasons, you probably love the fall. It is a time when the weather turns cooler, the days get shorter, and in Virginia, the leaves of deciduous trees turn brilliant colors in preparation for the winter. Many people speculate why leaves change color, but the […]

Is that poison ivy?

Toxicodendron radicans or better known as eastern poison ivy is a hardy fast growing poisonous plant that thrives in the summer. If you come in direct contact with the leaves and or vines, it can cause urushiol-induced contact dermatitis. The oil from the plant, urushiol oil, causes a delayed allergic reaction. Depending on how many […]