Though the National Christmas Tree is lit every year in Washington D.C., it’s not the only tree in the nation's capital needing attention during the winter season.

Homeowners shouldn’t neglect their landscape just because the weather turns chilly. Cynthia Kronz of highly rated Dad’s Tree Service in Springfield, Va., says it’s a great time of year to take care of tree removals.

“The harder ground helps to limit the collateral effect of heavy limbs and debris,” she says. “Trimming for structural clearance is another highly requested service during the winter season. Evergreen pruning, in general, is optimal this time of year.”

Kronz says toward the end of the winter season, have a professional tree service company asses and fix any damage that may have occurred. It’s also the best time to prune trees with “reduced cold hardiness, like the crape myrtle,” Kronz adds.

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