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At Big O Tree and Lawn Service, we pride ourselves on being experts in our field, dedicated to providing you with timely pest alerts and valuable plant education. Our blog is a rich resource filled with insights on maintaining your landscape’s health and beauty, along with occasional updates and stories from our company. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to see what we’re working on next!
Virginia ISA Certified Arborist
An arborist is a specialist who is trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Proper tree care is an investment...
Spring Is Just Around the Corner
As the world outside finally begins to turn green after a long winter, it’s time once again to pay attention to your lawn and trees. Spring is a sensitive time for your yard – the soil is spongy, the plants are tender, and the weather is unpredictable. Your lawn will...
Protecting Trees and Shrubs In the Winter
Deciduous trees and shrubs can incur shoot dieback and bud death during the winter. Flower buds are more susceptible to injury than vegetative buds. A good example of this is forsythia, where plant stems and leaf buds are hardy, but flower buds are very susceptible to...
Why Aeration Is Needed
How Lawn Aeration Helps Your Turf Left alone, grass would grow tall and billowy, sinking roots deeply. These deep roots would break up soil and form an anchor enabling turf to withstand summer heat and drought with ease. The typical homeowner, however, doesn’t leave...
Summer Lawn Watering Guide – How often should I water my lawn?
A very general rule of thumb is to provide lawns with 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, from irrigation or rainfall. A good way to check moisture penetration is to probe the soil with a screwdriver or similar object. How often you water will vary based on where you...