Blog
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!
An Update on Our Annual Calendar
In the past, we have developed and produced a calendar featuring “trees of distinction” from our customers' landscapes. This year, unfortunately, we regret that we were not able to get this done. Through a series of events...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Big O
As we come to the end of the year it is customary to reflect on the year that has passed. 2018 has been a wonderful though challenging year for Virginia landscapes. The weather gave us an abundance of moisture which promoted good growth but also promoted...
Boxwood Blight
There is a new, devastating disease in our area known as Boxwood Blight. This disease is caused by a fungus and is a serious, aggressive, and destructive disease affecting boxwoods. It was originally introduced into the US in Connecticut and has spread to...
Should I Be Concerned About Fungal Leaf Diseases?
This year has been an unusual weather year. While the greater than normal rainfall has great benefits for landscapes, there are some cons to you should be aware of. The most important con to be concerned about this year are fungal leaf diseases. We are...
The Perfect Storm For Weeds in Your Lawn
With all the moisture this year and especially this fall it has been a perfect “storm” for a weedy lawn. Unfortunately, it is likely that any barriers to weeds from spring lawn applications and maybe even summer applications are long gone! So what can you...