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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!
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...
Member of the ISA
Certified Arborists Beware several local, well known tree companies advertise they are certified arborist and THEY ARE NOT !!! Big O Tree Service is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture. Big O Tree employs six ISA Certified Arborists. Also, Big O...
3 Ways To Keep Your Home Rodent-Free This Winter
The holiday season is upon us and the trees are finally bare. As we humans retreat into our homes to avoid the chill, pests, unfortunately, aren’t far behind. To avoid an infestation at this time of year, there are certain preventative measures homeowners can take to...