http://www.dadstreeservice.com Call Dad's Tree Service at (703) 799-5844 Today For Tree / Arborist Services Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:11:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We sometimes get the question: What is a "mulch volcano" and why is it to be avoided? Mulch volcanoes are the mounds of mulch piled up around the base of trees, like a cone, deep and high; they look like the name they are called by: volcanoes. It is one of ... http://www.dadstreeservice.com/2011/04/27/mulch-volcanoes/ In the Northern Virginia area, we are blessed with many mature and lovely tree. Majestic oaks, stately white pines, beautiful flowering dogwoods, crape myrtles, Bradford pears and many more species decorate our parks, communities and residential yards. Mature trees boost the value of residential homes by 10-20%, and they are often ... http://www.dadstreeservice.com/2010/07/30/hurricane-and-thunderstorm-tree-prep/ “Trees are your best antiques.” Alexander Smith “The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” Moliere “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. . .
Poems are made by fools like me 
But only God can make a tree.” Ben Jonson “The earth brought forth vegetation, plants ... http://www.dadstreeservice.com/2010/07/23/favorite-quotes-about-trees/ Can I plant a tree in the summer season? Although not advised, you can plant your tree/s in the summer, as long as you are willing to water often. However, one must keep in mind that there is a greater chance the tree will be damaged, or even die, due to ... http://www.dadstreeservice.com/2010/06/24/dads-tree-tips-summer-2010/ Do trees go dormant in winter? When a tree goes dormant, it goes through a period where all physical activity is temporarily stopped (including growth and development). Trees go dormant in expectation of extreme temperatures or drought. This results in many trees entering dormancy from roughly late autumn to early spring. Do ... http://www.dadstreeservice.com/2010/02/01/187/