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Category Archives: Storms

Problem Trees Prone to Breakage

For despite all the beauty they lend to thousands of landscapes throughout the region, some trees are plagued with flaws due to their combination of vigorous growth, weak wood and poor branch structure, they often begin falling apart after a … Continue reading

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Extreme Wet Weather – Get Your Trees Assessed

  The extreme soaking, wet weather this season has created problems with trees falling because their roots won’t hold in the saturated ground. The ground gets soft, trees lean, take up too much moisture to the crown – and topple. Those falling trees come … Continue reading

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Post Hurricane Irene: Neighbor’s tree falls on your property – whose responsibilty?

In the wake of Hurricane Irene, the Washington DC area remains littered with downed trees, limbs and branches. Wood Acres is busy helping with the cleanup. We’re sorry to say that many stately, old trees were destroyed. Fortunately, resulting injuries … Continue reading

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Fallen Tree Limbs in your Yard

When you find downed tree limbs You’re taking a stroll around your yard and you notice a big tree limb in the the back yard that wasn’t there a couple days ago. A look around the neighborhood tells the tale: … Continue reading

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Leaning Trees – Are They A Sign of Tree Failure

A tree-lined street with majestic branches arching into the open way is a beautiful sight – one of the reasons we love trees. Most of the time they are leaning towards the light because of nature, it’s called phototropism. But, … Continue reading

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Preventing Snow Damage to Multi-Leader Trees & Shrubs

With the wintery weather upon us in Maryland and Washington, DC, Wood Acres receives calls from customers concerned about splitting or fallen trees. Some are definitely more susceptible to the added weight of ice and snow more than others. Continue reading

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Tree Structure Evaluation/Risk Assessment Report

Are your trees ready for winter? After the past year’s storms they may have been weakened and could fail. Wood Acres Tree Specialists offers the Tree Structure Evaluation/Risk Assessment Report for a homeowner’s peace of mind. It contains the following … Continue reading

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