After a long and punishing winter, spring has finally settled into Maryland for good — and now is the perfect time to walk your property and take a close look at your trees and shrubs. The winter of 2026 brought weeks of frozen ground, repeated cold snaps, and heavy stress on landscapes throughout the region. Then came the early spring warm-up that pushed many flowering trees and ornamentals into bloom far too soon. When temperatures plunged again during the hard freeze of April 21–22, the damage was widespread, even devastating vineyard crops across parts of Maryland. Homeowners may now be seeing the effects in their own yards. Trees and shrubs that appeared healthy last year could be struggling with split bark, dead branch tips, delayed leaf growth, or sparse canopies. Flowering trees such as dogwoods, cherries, magnolias, and redbuds may have lost buds or suffered tissue damage from the sudden temperature swing. Evergreens and foundation shrubs may also show winter burn, browning, or dieback caused by prolonged frozen soil and drying winds. Storm stress and freeze damage can also weaken limbs, making them more vulnerable to breakage during summer storms. Cracks in trunks, hanging branches, and fungal growth are all signs that a professional inspection may be needed. Now is the ideal time to schedule tree care before summer heat adds additional stress. A tree care professional can identify winter damage to your trees and shrubs early, safely remove hazardous limbs, prune dead growth, and provide plant health care treatments such as fertilizer or fungicide, helping protect the long-term health and appearance of your landscape. Early attention today can prevent costly problems later in the season. Our certified arborists at Mead Tree & Turf Care can assess your trees and make recommendations for the best course of action. Call 301-854-5990 or email info@meadtree.com to schedule.

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“The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is the trade association of more than 2,000 commercial tree care firms and affiliated companies. TCIA develops safety and education programs, standards of tree care practice, and management information for arboriculture firms around the world. Through TCIA’s Accreditation Program, consumers can be assured of hiring a professional, ethical tree care company that has been inspected by TCIA for proper business practices, professional employees, and quality service and customer satisfaction”. (1) Mead Tree & Turf Care was the first tree care company in Maryland to receive TCIA Accreditation, initially in 2005, and every 3 years thereafter. We have just reached our 20th year of accreditation! The accreditation process has helped our company strive for the highest standards of service and safety, and we look forward to providing our customers with the best tree and landscaping care possible. You can read more about TCIA Accreditation at this link: https://treecareindustryassociation.org/business-support/business-solutions/accreditation/ (1) www.tcia.org

Although Maryland weather is still hanging on to winter, spring officially starts this month on March 20. This is the ideal time to start thinking about your yard, and getting ready for warmer weather. To give your landscape the boost it needs for a long season of healthy and attractive plants, have an arborist from Mead Tree & Turf Care survey your yard to assess the condition of your trees, and identify problems on your property that need to be addressed. Trees will be checked for: Dead wood, cavities, or peeling bark Signs of root decay Branches overhanging sidewalks, roofs, or overhead wires Poor structure due to multiple lead branches, rubbing branches, or weak crotches Early signs of insect infestation Trees may require pruning, cabling, lightning protection, or removal. This work can be done at any time of year. Treatment for disease or insects and fertilization can be planned for spring. Beds will be checked for leaves, debris, and old mulch that requires removal. Shrubs will be checked for dead wood, signs of insects, and any that will require fertilization or pruning in early spring. This is a good time to get on our schedule for bed cleanup and mulching. Keeping your turf healthy requires work, constant vigilance, and care. Mead Tree & Turf Care can make lawn care easy with our turf care programs. Weeds and insect infestations on lawns are usually symptoms, with the real problem being an unhealthy lawn. A properly maintained and healthy lawn can withstand invasive insects and out-compete weeds for sunlight, water and soil. In addition to proper mowing and watering, reduction of disease problems in established turf is accomplished by changes in cultural practices such as fertilization, core aeration, balancing the PH, and soil testing - all services we provide. An early start to caring for your trees and lawn can resolve problems before they escalate. Call Mead Tree & Turf Care today to schedule your property inspection. We will make recommendations that allow you to enjoy a beautiful and healthy yard this spring and summer.

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