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08May

Four Trees and Way Too Many Carpenter Ants

Over the last two days, R&K Tree Service helped an area home owner by taking down four trees. They were all infested with carpenter ants and were dying… and all of these trees were overhanging a house! Obviously a weakened tree poses a huge risk for a home owner—even a strong storm can be enough to pull the tree right through the roof. 

But let’s put the blame where it belongs: on the carpenter ants. Now, these ants migrate… from tree to tree and even from tree to house. Did you know that carpenter ants can do as much or even more damage as termites… especially if the colony is huge?

Written by Russell Kenwood, R&K Tree Service

21May

Appearance is everything!

Are you a proud home or business owner in historical and beautiful Virginia Beach? Have you made “sprucing up” your property a low priority? It may be worth the investment to make it a high priority, not only enhancing your property, but also your property value.   R&K Tree Service is based out of Newport News. We would love to have the opportunity to visit Virginia Beach to assess your trees and landscaping, address any concerns you may have, and discuss the best ways to help you maintain tree health while beautifying your property.

R&K Tree Service’s mission is to perform the highest quality tree care at competitive rates, while maintaining excellent customer service. Among our many services, we perform pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding and removal, tree pollarding and much more! Give your Virginia Beach property a facelift! Contact R&K Tree Service today and we will be happy to provide a free assessment.

12June

Williamsburg, a historical and beautiful city!

Williamsburg has a lot of rich history, along with beautiful landscaping and trees. Are you a proud home or business owner? We know you take pride in the outward appearance of your property. R&K Tree Service is based out of Newport News and we take pride in providing top quality tree maintenance services and would love to visit the community of Williamsburg and assess your property for tree maintenance services. R&K Tree Service provides a variety of services such as pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding and removal, storm preparation services, tree thinning and much more!

No job is too big or too small for R&K Tree Service. If you have trees and want to ensure their health and beauty, regular tree maintenance from R&K Tree Service can help. Our trained arborists can provide you with a free consultation, whether you require storm damage support, crown thinning, deadwooding, dirt and rock hauling, or whatever tree services you may need, we are here to help. Contact R&K Tree Service today!

02July

Trees can be a stimulus to economic development!

The Arbor Day Foundation has reported that trees can be a stimulus to economic development. In addition, according to the USDA Forest Service, trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30% and can save 20 – 50% in energy used for heating.

Norfolk is a beautiful city and most residential areas contribute to that beauty by property owners maintaining their properties, not only stimulating the environment, but contributing to making the city of Norfolk beautiful and attractive. R&K Tree Service has contributed to that beauty; offering many services to home and business owners such as tree pruning and maintenance, stump grinding and removal, crown thinning, end-weight reduction, site surveys, debris hauling and much more!

R&K Tree Service, based out of Newport News, would love to visit the beautiful city of Norfolk and provide you with guidance on tree and plant care. Contact R&K Tree Service today! We would love to provide a free assessment of your plants and trees.

05August

Hampton, a city enriched by history

Hampton’s rich history traces back to 1607. The city has a wide array of residential areas and historical sites. Are you in need of a tree maintenance service? R&K Tree Service would love to visit Hampton and provide a free plant and tree assessment. R&K Tree Service, based out of Newport News, offers a wide range of services such as stump grinding and removal, crown thinning, canopy raising, storm preparation services, storm damage support and much more!

Winter is just around the corner, we know you want to be proactive and prepare your precious plants and trees for any upcoming winter storms. Contact R&K Tree Service and we will send our trained arborist to Hampton to assess your property needs. Don’t take for granted that your trees are healthy and safe. We offer free estimates that are totally objective so that you can have the knowledge you need to protect your plants and trees.

25August

Are your trees and plants prepared for winter?

As the winter is quickly approaching, you may have pondered about whether the structure of your trees will be able to survive winter storms. Why not be proactive and let us complete a tree and plant assessment to put you ahead of any storm that may arrive! R&K offers 24/7 services, storm preparation services, storm damage support and overall tree maintenance. In addition we offer discounts for senior citizens, military members and church members. Keep your property beautiful in Suffolk and contact R&K Tree Service today for a free estimate.

We know you take pride in caring for your property and the plants and trees on it. R&K Tree Service would love to visit Suffolk and you! R&K Tree Service is based out of Newport News and we offer a variety of services such as tree removal, stump grinding and removal, crown thinning, debris hauling and much more!

10September

Do you need assistance with maintaining your plants and trees?

Virginia Beach offers an area enriched with history. As of 2013, the population of Virginia Beach was just over 448,000. Homeowners take pride in caring and maintaining their plants and trees. R&K Tree Service, based out of Newport News, can help you by assisting you with tree services such as tree and shrub removal, stump grinding, dirt and rock hauling and much more. We are available 24/7, providing affordable and prompt tree services and tree maintenance.

Our trained arborists are highly skilled professionals that can handle all types of tree service requests for property owners. They are trained to promote tree health and assess for tree damage or disease and other problems associated with trees. Help keep Virginia Beach beautiful and contact R&K Tree Service today for a free assessment!

30September

Williamsburg, a small city enriched with history!

Williamsburg, Virginia has a long history dating back to the 17th century. Even though the city of Williamsburg may be small in size compared to a lot of cities, Williamsburg takes pride and care in maintaining the historical monuments of their beloved city. Homeowners have restored older homes, enhancing their appearance, while at the same time maintaining their historic beauty. R&K Tree Service has been supporting Williamsburg home and business owners, offering various tree maintenance services to ensure the beautification of properties.

The USDA Forest Service reports that healthy, mature trees add an average of 10% to a property’s value. We at R&K Tree Service totally agree with the importance of tree maintenance, which not only beautifies the appearance of property, but also helps ensure the safety of home owners. R&K Tree Service, based out of Newport News, offers a wide variety of services such as tree and shrub removal, cabling, debris hauling, storm preparation services, site services, stump grinding removal and much more! Our mission is to perform the highest quality tree care at competitive rates. Contact R&K Tree Service today for a free assessment. We would love to visit Williamsburg and take in the history and beauty, while at the same time helping to enrich your property by offering top quality tree maintenance services.

15October

Homeowners and Business Owners contribute to keeping Norfolk picturesque and attractive!

In recent years, Norfolk revitalization programs have led to changes throughout the city, offering vibrant downtown commercial hub mixes, cultural offerings, and diverse neighborhoods. Norfolk offers a lot of rich history and takes pride in maintaining and upgrading city properties, making a clean and comfortable environment for all to enjoy! In addition, Norfolk has been recognized as a “Tree City” and its neighborhoods have extensive trees, plants and flowers. R&K Tree Service takes pride in supporting Norfolk home and business owners, offering top quality tree trimming and tree maintenance services.

Are you aware that some appraisers estimate that properly maintained trees increase property value as much as 20%?! That says a lot and should inspire you to keep your property well-maintained and attractive. R&K Tree Service, based out of Newport News, is proud to offer a variety of tree services such as tree pollarding, stump grinding and removal, hazardous tree removal, new tree installation, debris hauling, end-weight reduction and much more! R&K Trees offers services 24/7 and can respond to any emergency tree service or excavation. We would love to visit the Norfolk area and assist you with any tree trimming services you may require. Contact R&K Tree Service today and our trained arborists will make a complete assessment and offer suggestions to make your property more attractive and also ensure that your property is not at risk from damaged or diseased trees and plants.

04November

Newport News … Home to R&K Tree Service

Newport News has come a long way. In 1896, the population of Newport News was 9,000. As of 2013, the population was estimated at 183,412. Newport News has many historic locations, and it is priority to keep the landscaping beautiful! We cater to homeowners, businesses, property managers, municipalities, places of worship … and others.

R&K Trees has been supporting homeowners and business owners with tree services such as stump grinding and removal, cabling, deadwooding, debris hauling and much more! R&K Trees can help by assisting you with tree maintenance services which will not only keep your property attractive and beautiful, but also safe! We are available 24/7 to provide prompt and affordable tree services and tree maintenance. If you have property damage or cleanup, contact us for a free estimate. R&K Tree Service can perform emergency tree service and excavation. We also handle any type of tree trimming or tree removal project. R&K Tree Service is based out of Newport News, so we can get to you quickly! Contact us today for a free estimate!