Winter is Coming: Winterizing Your Trees, Plants and Landscapes in Fall
Spring gets a lot of attention when it comes to tree care, landscaping and the health of our plants, but there are also critical steps that should be taken during the fall and winter months when "winterizing" your property. These actions will ensure the strength and...
Fall Trees: Why Autumn is an Ideal Time for Planting
We love trees all year long, but something magical about fall trees. Leaves that had been green since spring transition to fiery reds, warm oranges and bright yellows. They flutter to the ground, crunch under our shoes and perfume the air (seriously - they've inspired...
Professional Consultation Vs. Sales Call: Our Staff Doesn’t Work on Commission – Here’s What That Means for Our Customers
At CVTS-L, the sales teams and estimators who will be visiting your property for a professional consultation are salaried with benefits. That's not just a good reason to work for us, but it's also an excellent reason to hire us for your tree care, plant health care or...
Preserving the Eichelberger Building’s Historic White Oak: Lightning Protection, Pruning and Fertilization
Last winter, Dave Poe, the manager of CVTS-L’s Adams County branch, was called out to assess a prominent white oak tree on the grounds of Hanover’s historic Eichelberger building. The tree is one of the oldest – if not the oldest tree – in Hanover, and it was...
Radio Interview: George and Lisa Discuss the Spotted Lanternfly, the Value of Insurance and the Benefits of Being a One-Stop Shop
Did you catch George and Lisa's radio interview on May 21? George and Lisa Pogue returned to Chambersburg’s News Talk 103.7 FM (37 S. Main St.), and the 12-minute radio interview covered everything from what to expect when the Spotted Lanternfly inevitably reaches...
CVTS-L Safety Director Demonstrates an Advanced SRS Climbing Technique in “Tree Care Industry Magazine” / Safety Meetings Go Digital
CVTS-L Safety Director Aaron Feather, CTSP noticed that there was an abundance of information online and at industry conventions to help new arborists get started. This makes sense because beginners make up the largest and broadest audience, and they need the most...
Adding a Raingarden: An Appealing and Practical Solution to Excess Water
A raingarden is a creative way to turn excess water on your property into a visually appealing landscape design that can filtrate pollutants and attract butterflies and wildlife. Whether the wet spots are caused by: Excessive rainfall (the past few years have been...
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Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania: Threats and Solutions [ALERT]
On March 3, it was announced that twelve counties were being added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone, which brings the total number of counties under quarantine to 26 – including Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, which are in our service area....
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Comprehensive Plant Health Care, Tree Care and Landscaping Solutions for Large-Scale Projects [Case Study]
When a property owner became concerned about the negative impact of needle cast and hemlock wooly adelgid to their blue spruces, Douglas firs and hemlock trees, he turned to comprehensive solutions from Cumberland Valley Tree Service – Landscaping for ongoing...
New Homeowner Guide Part 3: New Home, Inherited Responsibilities
Inherited or otherwise acquired properties with existing landscaping can be a mixed blessing. In the best-case scenario, the property may have previously been well-maintained. In the worst-case scenario, it may have been neglected. Either way, you are now responsible...