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Proper care for trees and shrubs is a big deal for us at Arborscapes. That’s why we spread knowledge about the proper care and development of all trees and shrubs, not just the ones we work on!

On Our Radar: Spotted Lanternfly

This week, we bring news of a new pest in the arboricultural field that was confirmed in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has most recently been spotted in Winchester, Virginia …

Emerald Ash Borer – A Rising Threat to Central Virginia’s Ash Trees

Since 2002, millions of ash trees have fallen prey to the Emerald Ash Borer. Discovered in Michigan, but native to Asia, this insect has spread through the northern …

An Ounce of Prevention

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” - Benjamin Franklin Spring is right around the corner. Can you feel it? Central Virginia is certainly playing …

Crape Myrtle Decline

What is Going On with Our Crape Myrtles? The winter of 2018 was unusually cold and harsh on many of our plants and trees, in the Central Virginia area. Unfortunately, …

Bagworms can be Pesky Pests

Bagworm caterpillars are abundant in Virginia, and get their name from their spindle-shaped bags, which are sometimes mistaken for pine cones, that hang from trees. …

Prepare Your Trees for Storm Season

  One of the biggest challenges we deal with each year, is preparing our clients’ yards for hurricanes and heavy storms. These violent weather events can cause …