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A tree with paved-over roots in Arlington, Virginia.

Protecting and Maintaining Trees with Damaged Roots

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

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Members of the Riverbend team climbing into a tree to perform pruning in Lovettsville, VA.

The Hidden Environmental Benefits of Tree Pruning

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.

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Evergreen leaves looking healthy during spring time.

Essential Spring Tree Care Tips for Evergreens in Northern VA

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.

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Elegant home in Loudoun County with well-maintained trees and a 'For Sale' sign on the front lawn, showcasing the value of professional tree pruning.

Trim for Top Dollar: Essential Pruning Strategies to Maximize Your Property’s Market Value

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.

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A large frost crack runs up the length of a tree trunk, splitting it and exposing the sapwood and interior.

How Harmful Are Frost Cracks to Northern Virginia Trees?

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!

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Three sets of gloved hands pat down the soil around a newly planted tree.

4 Tree Planting Tips for Northern Virginia

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

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An example of a badly pruned tree against a blue summer sky in Loudon, VA.

5 Bad Pruning Examples: Avoid These Mistakes

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

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Water sprays around the base of a tree, wetting the trunk and surrounding plants as rays of sunlight illuminate the water droplets.

How to Avoid Overwatering Your Trees

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.

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A Riverbend Landscapes & Tree Service tree climber works with a crane operator to remove sections of a tree during a Virginia tree removal.

3 Hidden Costs of a Tree Service “Deal” (and How to Protect Yourself)

Everyone is looking for a deal on services, but often the bargain basement price you pay will cost you in the long run. Don’t fall victim to the financial and safety risks of hiring a bargain “tree guy.” Discover why it’s dangerous and how professional tree service protects you.

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A Riverbend Tree crew member uses a chainsaw to remove a section of a tree during the winter months in Virginia.

Benefits of Winter or Dormant Pruning or Trimming

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.

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