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Only YOU can save our trees!
Want to spend a couple fun hours in the fresh air, in the company of others helping to save our trees? All are invited to participate in a “Week of Action”, November 8-16, when people across Fairfax County will come together to rescue trees from invasive vines. Our trees are increasingly being smothered and strangled by invasive vines and crowded out by aggressive non-native plants. To combat this growing threat, a new collaboration of public and private organizations has
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Oct 272 min read


Bird Sanctuary Planting Weekend: Building bird habitat made easy!
By Elaine Kolish Are you a bird lover with bird feeders and bird baths that you keep clean and full and who delights in seeing...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Make your day: Rescue a tree
People all over are discovering how gratifying it is to get out into nature (or even just into their yards) to save the local ecosystem...
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Aug 31, 20243 min read


Does Your Tree Company Speak for the Trees? Getting Help from the Pros
I am frequently asked “What service do you use for advice about the health of your trees?” I’m glad to get the question, because often...
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May 18, 20243 min read


Humans and Trees Share a Common Enemy: Stress!
We all know that chronic stress affects our health and well-being, causing us to go into “fight or flight” mode. That, in turn, can lead...
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Apr 8, 20244 min read


The Tree Trimming Scammers
The doorbell rings, and at your door is a young man who says, “Hello, I was driving by and noticed your trees need some pruning. I’ve...
plantnovanatives
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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