Tree removal should always be a last resort. Your mature, high-value trees are worth treating and saving when disease, insects, or environmental stress become a problem. That’s where professional plant health care comes in.
Many Richmond-area homeowners and businesses rely on ongoing monitoring and preventative treatments to keep their trees and shrubs healthy year-round, rather than waiting until a tree becomes unsafe or beyond saving. Regular plant health care catches problems early, when they’re easiest — and most affordable — to treat.
If you notice any of the following warning signs on your property, it may be time to schedule a plant health care evaluation:
These symptoms often point to underlying issues like fungal disease, root stress, nutrient deficiencies, or insect infestation — problems that a trained arborist can diagnose and treat before they spread or worsen.
Orleans Co. Tree Service arborists are tree preservation experts, certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. Our team is ready to monitor, diagnose, and manage the health of your trees and shrubs, helping you avoid costly removals and keep your landscape thriving for years to come.
Healthy trees and shrubs typically have full foliage, sound branch structure, and roots that can access the water, oxygen, and nutrients they need. Changes in leaf color, canopy density, bark, or growth can be an early warning sign of stress.
Our Master Arborist and plant health care team evaluate your landscape, identify the underlying concern, and recommend practical treatment or management options.
For suitable hedges and fast-growing trees, we can also recommend growth-regulation options that reduce frequent shearing and help keep plants at a manageable size.
Early evaluation can keep a minor concern from becoming a larger tree or shrub problem. Contact Orleans Co. Tree Service to schedule a plant health assessment.
Our plant health care program is designed to treat a wide range of tree diseases, growing problems, and pests. Many homes in Richmond, Virginia have very similar tree treatment needs.
Starting in 2022, a large outbreak of crape myrtle bark scale began infesting Richmond. This tiny insect feeds on tree sap — weakening trees and cutting down their lifespan. Bark scale speckled throughout your tree can make it less attractive, slow its growth, and keep leaves and flowers from flourishing. In a worst-case scenario, enough of these insects can suffocate and kill a tree, leaving behind a dead, unsightly eyesore that reduces the value and appeal of your landscape.
Originally more common in the southern United States, especially states near the Gulf of Mexico, this Asia-native pest has since spread throughout the Richmond region. Our team can identify the scale insects, build a treatment plan, and eliminate the threat to your trees.
Virginia’s state tree, the dogwood, is a beautiful flowering addition to any yard — until anthracnose takes hold. This disease causes twigs, branches, and leaves to die back, and produces cankers that can eventually kill the tree.
Orleans can spot the symptoms of anthracnose early and apply the correct treatments to save your trees.
Many of the issues with your trees and shrubs can be attributed to problems with their roots.
Your roots could be too confined, they could be rotting from damage during recent construction, or your soil could be too compacted restricting root growth.
Urban and suburban trees frequently struggle with healthy root growth. Your Richmond trees can be suffering from restricted root space due to nearby homes, driveways and utilities limiting where the roots can grow.
The ground surrounding your trees can really impact health. Soils become compacted due to construction activity, foot traffic, and cars or heavy vehicles. When your soil is too dense it is dense for tree roots to receive the water and oxygen needed to keep your tree alive.
Lastly, an imbalance of soil fertility can affect more than just the growth of the tree. Soil nutrition is a critical part of maintaining a healthy tree that can naturally resist pests, diseases, and develop stronger wood to prevent the tree from falling.
Orleans has the capability to apply fertilizers directly to the area where tree roots can readily absorb the nutrients, this process is called deep root fertilization. Orleans uses organic-based and food-grade fertilizers to keep your kids and pets safe and keep your trees healthy.
Orleans is here to help aerate your roots and create an environment that allows your trees to grow healthy and strong.
By understanding plant stress and knowing how to address it, our arborists can help your trees live longer and look better.
There are so many plant issues you could miss on your own — our team will help keep you aware of any concerns.
Orleans can help you with:
| Service | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Insect & Pest Control | Identifying and treating infestations like crape myrtle bark scale before they spread or weaken your trees. |
| Fungal Disease Treatment | Diagnosing and treating diseases such as dogwood anthracnose to stop dieback and cankers early. |
| Soil Care & Fertilization | Addressing soil compaction and nutrient deficiencies to give roots room to grow and absorb nutrients. |
| Root Health Management | Evaluating and treating root stress, including damage caused by nearby construction. |
| Plant Growth Regulation | Slowing fast-growing trees and reducing shearing needs for large hedges. |
| Ongoing Monitoring | Regular checkups to catch wood decay, discoloration, and other warning signs before they become severe. |
Get rid of plant diseases, address pest issues, and treat root issues with help from Orleans. There are so many environmental pressures that make it hard for trees to grow in your yard.
Our team will build a plan for getting your trees and shrubs back on track.
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Pest-covered plants, droopy trees and yellowing shrubs make it hard to enjoy the landscape outside of your home.
Pruning and plant health care ensures your property looks great and you are cultivating a healthy yard.
The experienced arborists at Orleans can address your concerns and start working towards healthy and flourishing trees.