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Winter uncovers structural issues that stay hidden in your trees all year. See why winter is the smartest time for a risk assessment in Northern Virginia.

Protect your Montgomery County trees from winter storms. Learn when to hire ISA Certified Arborists vs. using DIY methods to keep mature trees safe and healthy.

Learn the critical differences between ISA Certified Arborists and general landscaping companies for professional tree care in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Montgomery Counties.

Think cheap tree service saves money? In McLean & Great Falls, unqualified work often leads to costly damage. Discover why ISA Certified Arborists are worth it.

Thousand cankers disease can kill black walnuts in just 3 years. Learn how Riverbend arborists protect Fairfax County trees with early detection and care.

Don’t ignore that white fuzz – crape myrtle bark scale is a growing threat in Northern Virginia. Learn how to spot & treat this pest before it ruins your trees.

Don’t wait for your trees to show signs of stress. Beat the drought, bugs, and heat with these must-know summer tree care tips for Northern Virginia.

Crane tree removal is designed to prevent costly property damage. See why it’s the preferred method for safe, efficient tree work in Northern Virginia.

Organic mulch, like wood chips, can be a solution to many of your tree’s problems in Northern Virginia. Riverbend explains how mulch benefits your landscape.

Want additional privacy or something to add appeal in the winter? Riverbend recommends these 4 fast-growing evergreen trees for your Northern Virginia yard.

Don’t skip out on stump grinding when you have a tree removed in Northern Virginia. Riverbend explains the many benefits of this service for homeowners.

Concerned about tree hazards? A tree risk assessment can protect your property and save you money. Learn the benefits for Northern Virginia homeowners.

Discover the advantages of native trees in Northern Virginia! Riverbend explains how they’re eco-friendly, easier to maintain, and ideal for local landscapes.

Tree removal costs in Northern Virginia can vary significantly based on a variety of factors. While some of these elements are within your control, others are determined by the tree itself. Understanding what influences these costs can help you plan and budget effectively for the job, whether you’re removing a small backyard tree or a…

Protect your trees and your property. Find out why a reliable tree care provider with expert knowledge and certification matters when hiring a tree pruning service.

Fall is the perfect time to do some maintenance for your trees and prepare them for the winter. Learn more with our fall tree care tips in Northern Virginia.

Trees can become unhealthy when their roots are damaged or severed. Riverbend provides techniques to nurse trees with damaged roots back to health.

Discover how pruning trees in Northern VA improves air quality, wildlife habitat, energy costs, storm resistance, erosion control, and more to create a healthier local ecosystem.

Fast-growing shade trees provide rapid benefits to your Northern Virginia yard, but they do have drawbacks. Learn more about the pros and cons to know if one is right for your property.

In northern Virginia, we face a host of tree diseases that threaten our landscapes. Learn how to prevent tree diseases with these tips on disease ID, proper planting, biological controls, pruning, and when chemicals are (and aren’t) needed.

Many diseases threaten the trees of northern Virginia and put your yard at risk. Learn more about the common diseases, their symptoms, and how to manage them.

Discover expert spring tree care tips for evergreens in Northern VA. Learn how to properly care for your trees this season for optimal health, growth, and blooms.

Discover how professional tree trimming boosts the market value of properties in Loudoun County, VA. Get expert tips for how to ensure your trees contribute to your property's top dollar value.

Discover why preventive tree removal is the best option for safeguarding your property, finances, and most importantly, your family's safety.

Uncover the truth about frost cracks and their impact on Northern Virginia's trees in this enlightening article. Don't let your trees fall victim to winter!

Don’t lose your Ash trees! Learn to spot and stop the Emerald Ash Borer menace ravaging Northern Virginia.

Don’t let bad planting practices ruin your new Northern Virginia trees. Use these tree planting tips to help your trees thrive.

Improper pruning can injure or even kill your trees and shrubs. Here are five bad pruning examples you should avoid at all costs.

Overwatering is detrimental to your trees but it’s not always easy to tell if they’ve had too much water or not enough. Learn the signs of overwatering, how to rescue an overwatered tree, and how to prevent overwatering.

People in Northern Virginia have a lot of questions about stump grinding, so we're here with a few answers. We'll even tell you how you can put that ground stump to good use on your property.

IPM or Integrated Pest Management is one of the environmentally friendly way to control tree pest and diseases. Read this article to learn and understand more about this option.

In this article, we will go over some of the common ailments of boxwood shrubs and what you can do to care for these valuable landscape plants.

Woodpecker damage to trees doesn't mean those birds came to your property to pester you. There are reasons why woodpeckers are drilling holes in your trees. Read this article to know why and learn what you should do.

Trees can be removed at any time of the year, as long as the company has the right equipment, knowledge, and experience. In fact, there are several benefits to scheduling your tree removal during the winter rather than waiting until spring or summer. Read this post to learn more.

Winter is of the best time to prune your trees. Winter pruning offers many benefits, but there things you still have to consider. Learn more about winter pruning in this article.

Beech leaf disease is a newly discovered disease that impacts all varieties of beech trees. Infected trees can succumb to this disease within only two to six years of being infected. Learn how to recognize this disease and what you can do if your beech tree got infected in this article.

Spotted lanternfly may be harmless to humans and animals but it is the opposite when it comes to trees. Learn how to spot this pest and its life stages, what trees and plants they favor, what makes them harmful, and how to prevent them from spreading.

Guidelines to ensure you’re giving your transplanted tree everything it needs to thrive as it becomes established and some common mistakes to avoid.

Are you making common mowing mistakes that can harm your lawn? Learn the mowing practices to avoid, how they harm your turfgrass, and what to do instead.

Salt may leave our roads ice-free and safer, but it isn’t safe for your lawn, shrubs, or trees. Learn the simple things you can do to prevent salt damage to your landscape this winter.

Some insect pests survive over the winter months and emerge in spring ready to feast on your plants – as well as on you and your pets. Learn how to identify and stop these pests before they multiply.

Landscape drainage problems are not only a headache but can also be financially debilitating. Learn how to prevent damage and avoid costly repairs.

Are branch tips on your deciduous trees dying or breaking off? In Northern Virginia, It’s probably due to the Brood X 17-year cicadas.

Learn how often, how much, and when to water your lawn to keep it healthy all summer, plus how to avoid overwatering and underwatering (both are equally bad for your lawn).

Don't let a stressed lawn stress you out! Learn how to recognize, prevent, and deal with these four common summer lawn problems in Northern Virginia.

Lawn aeration is key to a green, healthy lawn. If you have a lawn (even a tiny one), keeping it aerated ensures you’ll have a healthy, green oasis to relax in all summer long. In this article, you’ll learn about why aerating your lawn is important, including: How aeration benefits your lawn When to aerate…

As temperatures warm in spring, a tiny, destructive pest emerges along with the new leaves on trees and shrubs. It’s the ambrosia beetle. And although its name may sound innocuous, the ambrosia beetle kills thousands of trees throughout Northern Virginia every year. In this article, we cover the facts about this devastating pest, including: The…

Rather than sending a fallen or removed tree to the landfill, why not repurpose, recycle, or even upcycle the remains? We share a ton of ideas for what to do!

Learning to identify tree risks and defects before they become a serious problem can save your trees, your property, and your cash.

Wondering if there's an ideal time to prune trees and shrubs in Northern Virginia? Learn when to prune flowering trees & shrubs, evergreens, conifers, fruit trees, and deciduous trees & shrubs for optimal health and beauty.

Learn what mulch is, which types of material to use (and what not to use), what mulch volcanoes are, and how to avoid landscape problems while getting all the benefits that mulch offers.

Boxwood blight is one of the most common and lethal plant diseases seen in Northern Virginia landscapes. Learn how to identify, prevent, and control it.

If you have a construction or major landscaping project planned, you’ll want to protect your valuable trees from the risk of inadvertent damage. That's where a tree protection plan comes in handy.

Spider mites cause stippled and yellowing leaves, defoliation, and can kill plants and trees. Learn what to look for, how to prevent infestation, and how to control spider mites.

These destructive caterpillars defoliate trees in northern Virginia. Learn about their appearance, timing, damage, preferred trees, and how to control them.

How to identify five common insect pests, when they’re active, signs of damage to look out for, and how to prevent or control them to keep your trees healthy.

Five easy-care trees that flower in spring in Loudoun & Fairfax Counties, VA. Descriptions; soil, sunlight & water needs; pests & diseases; and our recommended varieties.