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A Atlantic Tree Service A Atlantic Tree Service has been serving the Hampton Roads area for over 25 years. Over 25 years of experience means we do it right. Call for your free estimate.

We are members of the Better Business bureau. Here are some of the services we perform. Tree Removal, Trimming, Deadwood Removal, Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Firewood, Crane Service Available

🌳 Why Do Some Trees Change Color Before Others? Ever notice one tree in the neighborhood turning red or yellow while the...
10/20/2026

🌳 Why Do Some Trees Change Color Before Others?

Ever notice one tree in the neighborhood turning red or yellow while the tree next to it is still completely green?

That's normal.

Different species respond differently to shorter days and cooler temperatures. Even trees of the same species can change at different times based on sunlight, moisture, location, and overall growing conditions.

Fall color isn't controlled by the calendar. Your trees are responding to what's happening in their individual environment.

So when one tree decides it's October and its neighbor is apparently still celebrating July, don't panic. 🍁

📞 A Atlantic Tree Service
757-547-7878

🌲 Tree Work Isn't a Great DIY Project There are plenty of things around the house worth doing yourself. Painting a room?...
10/19/2026

🌲 Tree Work Isn't a Great DIY Project

There are plenty of things around the house worth doing yourself.

Painting a room? Go for it.

Cleaning out the garage? Have fun with that.

Taking down a large limb 20 feet above your roof?

Maybe sit that one out.

Tree work can involve significant weight, unpredictable movement, heights, equipment, and nearby structures.

If you've got tree work on the list, don't turn a Saturday project into a story your family tells for the next 20 years.

Call A Atlantic Tree Service and let the professionals handle it.

📞 757-547-7878

🍂 Should You Remove Every Leaf From Around Your Trees? It's officially leaf-raking season, but you don't necessarily nee...
10/16/2026

🍂 Should You Remove Every Leaf From Around Your Trees?

It's officially leaf-raking season, but you don't necessarily need to make the ground underneath your trees spotless.

A light layer of fallen leaves can break down naturally and return organic matter to the soil.

The key word is light.

Thick, wet piles of leaves sitting around the base of a tree can hold excess moisture and create less-than-ideal conditions around the trunk.

So rake the yard, absolutely.

Just don't feel like you need to chase down every last leaf like it personally offended you. 😂

📞 A Atlantic Tree Service
757-547-7878

🌳 What's Growing on Your Tree? See something green, gray, or crusty growing on the bark of your tree? It might be lichen...
10/15/2026

🌳 What's Growing on Your Tree?

See something green, gray, or crusty growing on the bark of your tree?

It might be lichen.

Lichen is a combination of fungi and algae that commonly grows on tree bark, rocks, fences, and other surfaces.

Here's the part that surprises people:

Lichen isn't feeding on your tree.

It uses the bark as a place to live, so seeing it doesn't automatically mean your tree is sick or dying.

That's why identifying what you're actually looking at matters before assuming there's a problem.

Not everything unusual on a tree is bad news.

📞 A Atlantic Tree Service
757-547-7878

🌳 Before You Start That Fall Yard Project, Look Up Planning to put in a shed? Expand the driveway? Build a patio? Finall...
10/13/2026

🌳 Before You Start That Fall Yard Project, Look Up

Planning to put in a shed? Expand the driveway? Build a patio? Finally tackle that backyard project you've been talking about all summer?

Before deciding where everything goes, look at the trees around the project area.

It's easy to think about the trunk and forget how much of the tree exists underground and overhead.

A project that seems safely away from a tree can still interfere with its growing space or require removing branches later that weren't part of the original plan.

Thinking about the trees before the project starts is a whole lot easier than trying to solve the problem afterward.

📞 757-547-7878

Before You Cut Down That Tree, Get the Right Answer. Sometimes removal absolutely is the right call.But sometimes a home...
09/21/2026

Before You Cut Down That Tree, Get the Right Answer. Sometimes removal absolutely is the right call.
But sometimes a homeowner assumes a tree needs to come down when professional pruning or another solution could address the actual problem.

And the opposite happens too. A tree that looks fine from the driveway may have a problem that shouldn't be ignored. That's why the first step shouldn't be guessing.

Let an experienced tree professional take a look and help you understand your options.
A Atlantic Tree Service 📞 757-547-7878
We'll help you figure out what the tree actually needs, then handle the work safely and professionally.

Your Tree Remembers What Happened Years Ago.That old pruning cut, lightning strike, lawn mower injury, or construction p...
09/18/2026

Your Tree Remembers What Happened Years Ago.
That old pruning cut, lightning strike, lawn mower injury, or construction project from years ago may still affect how a tree grows today.
Trees don't "heal" damaged tissue the way people do. Instead, they grow new tissue around an injury and essentially seal it off.
Sometimes they do that extremely well.
Other times, that old injury becomes an entry point for decay or creates a weak area that doesn't become obvious until years later.
So when you're looking at a mature tree, don't just look at what happened this year.
Its history matters too.

Why Does One Side of a Tree Sometimes Grow More Than the Other? 🌳Trees don't always grow into those perfectly symmetrica...
09/18/2026

Why Does One Side of a Tree Sometimes Grow More Than the Other? 🌳
Trees don't always grow into those perfectly symmetrical shapes you drew in elementary school.
If one side gets more sunlight, has more room to grow, or faces less competition from nearby trees, the canopy may naturally develop more heavily in that direction.
But there's a difference between normal uneven growth and a tree becoming structurally unbalanced.
If one side of your tree seems significantly heavier than the other, especially on a mature tree, it's worth having someone take a look.
Sometimes a lopsided tree is just doing what trees do.
Sometimes it's telling you something. 📞 757-547-7878

Don't Wait Until the Next Storm.If you already know a tree needs attention, now is the perfect time to schedule the work...
08/31/2026

Don't Wait Until the Next Storm.
If you already know a tree needs attention, now is the perfect time to schedule the work.
Taking care of it today is usually easier than dealing with emergency damage tomorrow.
Call A Atlantic Tree Service for dependable, professional tree care.
📞 757-547-7878

Good Pruning Helps Trees Grow Stronger.Removing the right branches improves airflow, reduces weight on heavy limbs, and ...
08/29/2026

Good Pruning Helps Trees Grow Stronger.
Removing the right branches improves airflow, reduces weight on heavy limbs, and encourages healthier growth.
The goal isn't to remove as much as possible.
It's to remove what's necessary while keeping the tree healthy.

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