When Chris Clouser first joined the ranks of Cumberland Valley Tree Service – Landscaping, he was ripe with anticipation to delve deep into the intricacies of tree and shrub maintenance. Little did he know, it would be his time with the Plant Health Care division that would fundamentally change his outlook on the profession. Holistic …
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The story of Cumberland Valley Tree Service-Landscaping starts in a kitchen in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, back in 1978. George Pogue Jr., the company’s president and general manager, recalls starting as a brush dragger for his father at age 14. After earning his forestry degree, George returned to work full-time with his parents in 1985, bringing innovative …
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Six years ago, my wife and I fell in love with a home we could settle in. One of these reasons was because of three magnificent trees that beautifully accented the property. Moving from a townhome, the world of tree maintenance was new to us. We had no yard before and certainly, no trees to …
Written by Brent Lucas – Landscape Manager The “low maintenance landscape” is a request that we receive frequently. There are many considerations when designing a low maintenance landscape for a client. Our approach to the design process has always been very systematic and begins with a comprehensive discussion with our client as to what they …
Generally, the aim of our blog is to provide you with two resources: 1. Education to help you understand why your plants do what they do. 2. Best-practices that you can use right now to be proactive with the health and maintenance of your trees and shrubs. However, we also need to issue warnings about …
The dominant landscaping trend at the moment is a significant push towards relying exclusively on “native” plants that are allowed to grow as they would in the wild. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, native plants are visually and environmentally superior to the alternative. The ASLA adds that they offer increased hardiness and …
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The Tree Care Industry Association serves about 2,400 tree care companies. TCIA, established in 1938, is a third-party trade association that develops and maintains safety programs, standards of operation and continuing-education certifications at the national level. Cumberland Valley Tree Service and Landscaping became the first TCIA Accredited Tree Care company in the area and has …
The weather is starting to warm up and do-it-yourselfers are getting ready to mulch, prune, and plant trees. As the “Authority in Landscaping and Tree Health”, we wanted to provide useful information on not only creating but maintaining a happy, healthy and beautiful landscape. Avoid Volcano Mulching Your trees require oxygen, water, sunlight, and nutrients …
In 2018, when Cumberland Valley Tree Service – Landscaping was in the process of opening its fourth branch, George Pogue Jr. realized that his role in the company was changing. It was a tough realization to come to terms with because the jovial salesman who spent decades building relationships with clients would have to spend …
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.2″ z_index_tablet=”500″] SOLD – 981 Duncan Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 3 beds 2 baths 2,624 sqft [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.2″ z_index_tablet=”500″] This home has so much to offer…. CUTE AS A BUTTON! Describes it well. Warm Tones, Fresh Paint, Custom Hardwood Floors and plenty of great options here! Beautifully established trees and landscaping make the yard …
