Growing Earth Tree Care

Our tree care company was founded in 1976 by former Fairfax County Arborist Benjamin L. White. The company has historically specialized in tree preservation for both commercial and residential clients. Growing Earth has won numerous awards for tree preservation and conservation. It is a family-owned business. The current owners have owned the business since 1992 and are former employees. Approximately 60% of all employees are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, one of the highest ratios in the tree maintenance industry. A full-service tree care company, Growing Earth provides disease & pest diagnosis & control, fertilization, tree preservation, pruning, cabling & bracing, plant growth regulators, removal & stump grinding. Clients include HOA’s, property managers, commercial properties, & individual property owners. Growing Earth Tree Care is a BBB Accredited BusinessJames and Paul Martin both served as president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA) and both served as chairmen of the Tree Climbing Competition. Jim is an active instructor of First Aid with the American Red Cross and is a certified proctor for the Tree Worker Certification test. Jim is an I.S.A. Certified Arborist, Maryland licensed Tree Expert, Certified Pest Control Applicator and Certified Tree Worker. Paul is an I.S.A. Certified Arborist and has served on the executive board of directors of MAC-ISA for over 14 years. Jim & Paul co-wrote the “Tree Doc” column for the Journal Newspapers. Additionally, Growing Earth Tree Care is accredited for writing the book “Trees, Landscapes and You”. Contact us for more information about our tree care services.