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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


Did You Know there is a GRASS that has Evil Superpowers? It’s Called “Running Bamboo”
By Elaine Kolish Running bamboo may not be able to leap tall buildings but it can run underground as much as 15 feet a year, including...
plantnovanatives
Feb 21, 20243 min read


The Magic of Winter Trees: Making a Deeper Connection
Winter is a lovely time to get to know your trees better. Many folks spend some of the colder days of January and February planning their...
plantnovanatives
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Help Trees Thrive: Tear Up Some Turf
It’s fairly common in residential neighborhoods to see trees surrounded by grass or by small mulch beds, often heaped high like a...
plantnovanatives
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Controlling English Ivy Saves Trees and Combats Climate Change
English Ivy is everywhere, in our neighborhoods, along our roads, and in our parks. It climbs over fences, covers sheds, and carpets...
plantnovanatives
Nov 9, 20233 min read


After a Long Hot Summer, It’s Time to Plant Trees!
By Cindy Speas, Chair Fairfax County Tree Commission Preserving trees and planting new native trees are major goals of the Plant NOVA...
plantnovanatives
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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