Tree Planting and Landscaping Services
JL Tree Service Inc offers landscaping services. Our landscaping crew is simply excellent. Our crew has many years of experience in the landscape field. We do not have a landscape architect, and do not do design build. Our landscape crew specializes in mulching, edging, landscape bed cleanup and weeding, and small shrub and bush pruning and shaping.
TREE PLANTING
JL Tree Service now offers selective tree planting service. We can offer a special package for tree planting. This is especially beneficial if we have provided tree removal & stump grinding services for you. We highly recommend planting and/or replanting, especially after cutting down large mature trees. Our arborists can give great advice on tree species planting recommendations. We generally recommend planting native trees and shrubs to our area. Many cities require tree removal permits. The City of Fairfax is one example. Often, the City will have replanting requirements as part of the tree removal permit. Please check your city or county to see if a tree removal permit is required.
Here are some recommendations for native trees to plant:
- Large Trees
- White Oak, Willow Oak, Black Tupelo (Gum), Hickory, Tulip Poplar, American Beech, Evergreens such as Eastern Red Cedar, White Cedar, White Pine
- Medium Trees
- Maples, Box Elder, Sweet Gum, Cottonwood, and Evergreens such as Holly, Leyland Cypress, Spruce, Hemlock
- Small Trees
- Redbud, Dogwood, Zelkova, Cherry, Crape Myrtle, Ironwood, Yellowwood, Sourwood
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LANDSCAPING & YARD CLEANUP
We are not a design build or landscape architects. Our crew simply does the smaller landscaping needs for our customers. This usually includes mulching, and landscape bed cleanup. Including weeding, edging, and trimming small shrubs in the landscape. Our crew has an excellent touch. Many times, our customers know that our landscape crew is here to provide the miscellaneous services in their yards also. We offer tasks such as yard cleanup. We cut and pull Ivy off trees. We spread playground woodchips and woodchips for nature trails. We are even creative with wood on our customers’ properties. Call us, you will be surprised with what our landscape crew can do!
CERTIFIED ARBORISTS
Our Certified Arborists offer great planting choices. Whether you need a shade tree or a privacy hedge, our arborists make great recommendations. If you simply need advice on what to do with your yard, they can help too.
Do you need Landscaping or yard cleanup such as mulching, weed pulling, etc?
CALL NOW 703-359-4444
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How to Protect Tree Roots from Freezing Temperatures This Winter
When the temperatures drop across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, your trees may look dormant—but beneath the surface, there’s still a lot happening. Tree roots remain active all winter long, absorbing water and storing nutrients for spring growth. Unfortunately, freezing soil, harsh winds, and fluctuating Mid-Atlantic weather can disrupt this process, leading to long-term damage…
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Top Fall Tree Issues in Northern Virginia (and How We Solve Them)
Fall in Northern Virginia is beautiful—vibrant foliage, crisp mornings, and the anticipation of the holiday season. But while the scenery is stunning, this time of year brings unique challenges for the trees on your property. From weakened branches to storm damage, tree issues in the fall can become serious hazards if ignored. At JL Tree…
Why Hire Us?
Fully Insured, Licensed, Accredited, & Certified Tree Service Company
JL Tree Service Inc is fully insured with workman’s compensation and liability insurance, click here for a copy of our Certificate of Insurance. We have ISA Certified Arborists on staff, and are one of the few TCIA Accredited Tree Care Companies in our area.
