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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

11/02/2026

Wondering when to trim your trees? Late fall through winter is usually the sweet spot.

Most trees are dormant then, which means less stress on the tree, clearer branch structure, and healthier growth come spring. Overgrown limbs near your roof or power lines? Don't wait for the next big wind. Not sure what your trees need?

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10/28/2026

🌲 Your Property Doesn't Need to Look Like a Jungle.

There's a difference between enjoying mature trees and feeling like your yard is slowly being swallowed by them.

Maybe the branches have taken over part of your outdoor living space.

Maybe several trees have grown together so densely that you're not sure where one ends and another begins.

Or maybe your property simply needs some professional attention.

You don't have to remove every tree to make your yard feel more manageable.

Sometimes the right trimming or selective removal can make a significant difference.

A Atlantic Tree Service can help you decide what stays, what needs attention, and what makes sense for your property.

Let's get that outdoor space working for you again.

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10/26/2026

🍁 Should You Fertilize Your Trees This Fall?

Your lawn might appreciate a seasonal feeding, but your trees are a different story.

A lot of homeowners assume that fertilizing trees every fall is automatically a good idea.

Not necessarily.

Mature trees growing in healthy soil may not need additional fertilizer at all.

In fact, applying fertilizer without knowing what nutrients the soil actually needs can do more harm than good.

A soil test can help determine whether nutrients are lacking before you start adding products.

And remember, fertilizer isn't a cure for disease, damaged roots, or other structural problems.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for a tree is leave the fertilizer bag in the garage.

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10/25/2026

🌳 Why Do Trees Sometimes Grow Two Trunks?

Ever notice a tree that splits into two main trunks instead of growing straight up with one?

It's more common than you might think.

Some trees naturally develop multiple stems. Others form two competing leaders as they grow.

Here's where things get interesting.

When two trunks grow closely together, bark can sometimes become trapped between them. This is called included bark, and it can create a weaker connection as the tree gets larger.

Not every tree with two trunks is a problem. Some are perfectly stable.

But the way those trunks connect matters, especially as the tree matures.

It's another reminder that understanding how a tree grows is just as important as knowing how to care for it.

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10/23/2026

🌲 What's Blocking Your View?

Sometimes a tree doesn't need to be unhealthy to need attention.

Branches may be covering a sign, blocking visibility from a driveway, hanging over a walkway, interfering with outdoor lighting, or simply growing into an area where you don't want them.

Your trees are part of your property, and they should work with how you use it.

If overgrown trees or branches are becoming a nuisance, give A Atlantic Tree Service a call.

We'll help you figure out the right solution without doing more to the tree than necessary.

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10/22/2026

🌳 Ever Wonder How Heavy a Tree Branch Actually Is?

That branch hanging over your driveway may look manageable from the ground.

It probably isn't.

Wood is heavy, and the weight increases dramatically as branches get larger. Add moisture from rain, and there's even more weight involved.

That's one reason cutting a large branch isn't as simple as grabbing a saw and making a cut. Once that branch starts moving, gravity takes over.

Where it lands matters.

So does what's underneath it.

Knowing how to safely control that weight is a big part of professional tree work.

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757-547-7878

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. 🍁

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757-547-7878

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.

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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. 😂

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757-547-7878

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

Address

1701 Taft Road
Chesapeake, VA
23322

Telephone

+17575477878

Website

http://AAtlanticTreeService.com/

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