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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!
Deciding when a professional arborist is needed.
Over the last couple of years, we have heard about, and some communities have seen firsthand, the devastation caused when a mature tree falls on a house. Trees are an important and valuable resource in an urban environment. They provide many environmental services,...
6 reasons why you should remove that tree stump
Before you have Big O Tree cut down the dead tree in your yard, you'll need to decide whether the we should remove the tree stump as well. If you're having a hard time making this judgment call, consider these factors when deciding what to do with the stump. Stumps...
Leave digging to the professionals
How to dig safe Just call 811. Virginia state law requires anyone who digs to notify Virginia 811 before starting. Digging can be dangerous and costly without knowing where underground facilities are located. By calling Virginia 811, you contact all member utilities...
Sixteen Days Until Spring, Tree & Yard Care in Stuart’s Draft
Virginia trees and shrubs use stored nutrients in early spring. By the end of spring, after a tremendous growth spurt, trees have used up a lot of these nutrients. A healthy tree will begin, through the process of photosynthesis, making new supplies of nutrients...
Branch Breakage in the Winter
What Cause Tree Branch Breakage in the Winter? The Problem Branches are more vulnerable to breakage during the winter. Particularly for deciduous trees, the wood hardens and becomes somewhat more brittle and susceptible to wind damage. Then there is the problem of ice...