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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!
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...
Preparing for National Arbor Day Celebration
The best day of the year is almost here! That is, of course, if you love trees as much as we do here at Big O Tree. National Arbor Day is on April 27, 2018, and customers from Staunton to Charlottesville are preparing for the celebration. Big O Tree recently had the...
Boxwood Blight Strikes Staunton
There is a new, imported disease threatening Virginia landscapes. The disease is known as Boxwood Blight and was first documented in Carrol County, Virginia in 2011. It has since been found throughout Virginia including at the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace in Staunton....