The Tree Experts
The Tree Experts
Services
A tree diagnostic or consultation is a good idea anytime. If you have concerns about the health of your tree, our experts can provide you with a detailed description and course of action for getting your tree back in good health or maintaining its current health.
INSECT AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT
An integrated approach to managing insects and diseases that begins with maintaining plant health using sound cultural practices including pruning and creating optimal soil conditions for plant growth. Our arborists are trained to recognize when treatments are necessary, they use a combination of biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls to manage pests with minimal harm to the environment.
FERTILIZATION
Tree fertilization is the process of adding nutrients to the soil to support tree growth and overall health. Trees, especially those in urban or disturbed environments, may not get sufficient nutrients from the soil due to poor conditions or competition with other plants. Fertilization helps replenish essential nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), along with other micronutrients that trees need for proper root development, leaf growth, and overall vitality.
Tree cabling and bracing is used when a tree has a co-dominant stems. These stems can result in weak structure and can ultimately lead to failure of the tree. Cabling and bracing can provide the structural support to extend the lifespan of your tree.
Tree protection/fencing is ideal when you have invasive projects happening around your tree and its delicate root systems. Tree protection/fencing creates a physical barrier that minimizes compaction of surface soils allowing the rain to continue to provide needed water to the roots.
Tree pruning and shaping are the acts of removing deadwood/hazardous branches as a result of crossing or rubbing branches. This type of maintenance promotes healthy branch growth and can extend the lifespan of your tree. Any time of the year is ideal for pruning and shaping of your trees.
If you have a failing tree that threatens to damage you or a neighbors property or well-being removal may be the safest option. Our tree experts will safely remove the hazardous tree and can provide stump grinding services upon request.
Stump grinding allows you to get more use out of your property by removing all tree remnants up to 16″ below grade. This service is recommended after a removal.
Storm damage can happen any time weather conditions are less than ideal. Our team can can accommodate same or next day services to get your property back in order.
Services
A tree diagnostic or consultation is a good idea anytime. If you have concerns about the health of your tree, our experts can provide you with a detailed description and course of action for getting your tree back in good health or maintaining its current health.
INSECT AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT
An integrated approach to managing insects and diseases that begins with maintaining plant health using sound cultural practices including pruning and creating optimal soil conditions for plant growth. Our arborists are trained to recognize when treatments are necessary, they use a combination of biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls to manage pests with minimal harm to the environment.
FERTILIZATION
Tree fertilization is the process of adding nutrients to the soil to support tree growth and overall health. Trees, especially those in urban or disturbed environments, may not get sufficient nutrients from the soil due to poor conditions or competition with other plants. Fertilization helps replenish essential nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), along with other micronutrients that trees need for proper root development, leaf growth, and overall vitality.
Tree cabling and bracing is used when a tree has a co-dominant stems. These stems can result in weak structure and can ultimately lead to failure of the tree. Cabling and bracing can provide the structural support to extend the lifespan of your tree.
Tree protection/fencing is ideal when you have invasive projects happening around your tree and its delicate root systems. Tree protection/fencing creates a physical barrier that minimizes compaction of surface soils allowing the rain to continue to provide needed water to the roots.
Tree pruning and shaping are the acts of removing deadwood/hazardous branches as a result of crossing or rubbing branches. This type of maintenance promotes healthy branch growth and can extend the lifespan of your tree. Any time of the year is ideal for pruning and shaping of your trees.
If you have a failing tree that threatens to damage you or a neighbors property or well-being removal may be the safest option. Our tree experts will safely remove the hazardous tree and can provide stump grinding services upon request.
Stump grinding allows you to get more use out of your property by removing all tree remnants up to 16″ below grade. This service is recommended after a removal.
Storm damage can happen any time weather conditions are less than ideal. Our team can can accommodate same or next day services to get your property back in order.
Meet The Team
Tommy Fitzgerald
Arborist/President
ISA Certified Arborist. Tommy’s love of the outdoors was evident at an early age – he could always be found exploring the “wilderness” of his neighborhood and his backyard. His career began to shape during his years in college at WVU and living in Alaska's Denali National Park during the summer where he worked as an Environmental Intern to ensure top quality maintenance of the park. After graduating his experience and technical skills were solidified during his tenure with highly endorsed, local companies such as Ruppert Nurseries and Bartlett Tree Experts before branching out on his own. Gonzaga College High School- '14 Bachelors Forest Resource Management, West Virginia Univ. - '18
Tom Fitzgerald
Arborist/President
Tom Fitzgerald, Arborist/President. ISA Certified Arborist. Tom retired from the U.S. Navy as a Captain after 27 years of service. He was an aircraft carrier-based pilot who flew Sikorsky H-3 Sea King and H-60 Seahawk helicopters and made multiple deployments around the world. These helicopters performed Search and Rescue (SAR), Anti-submarine Warfare, Fleet Logistics and Combat Search and Rescue (SAR in hostile territory) missions. He also served two tours as a Test Pilot at N.A.S. Patuxent River in Saint Mary's County, MD. Tom's last few years in the Navy were at the Pentagon where he specialized in Defense Acquisition Program Management. Gonzaga College High School- '81 Bachelors Mechanical Engineering Catholic Univerisity of America- '85 Masters of National Resource Strategy, Industrial College of the Armed Forces -'13
Juliet Fitzgerald
Operations Manager
Juliet is the lovely lady you speak to when coordinating tree work. She is the wife of Tom Fitzgerald and mother of three, including Tommy Fitzgerald. Juliet attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and Rhode Island School of Design where she received her Bachelors in Fine Art. After years of working as a para educator for Montgomery County Public Schools, she works full time for Potomac River Arborists.
Seamus Fitzgerald
General Manager
Seamus is our General Manager specializing in business development, marketing, and sales. Previously, he was a Senior Loan Officer at South River Mortgage. After college he assisted with bookkeeping and payroll during the first year of business operations and was a Tree Crew Supervisor. He gained great experience during college breaks at TW Perry Building Materials and Hardware Store as a Business Analyst and Receiving Yard Assistant Manager. Gonzaga College High School - 17' Bachelors in Risk Management and Insurance University Of Mississippi -21'
Chief Fitzgerald
Morale Officer/HR
Chief is Potomac River's shop Morale Officer. He is always up for any adventure and just wants to be part of the Team. Wherever you are going, Chief is going. For Chief, every day is "the greatest day ever" but his favorite days are when he gets to play with his buddies, Cane, Shadow, Bruce, Cooper and Dexter. Chief is named after the Senior Enlisted Leaders in the Navy. The Officers get all the attention but it is the Chiefs who are the backbone of the Navy and make everything happen.
Meet The Team
Tommy Fitzgerald
Arborist/President
ISA Certified Arborist. Tommy’s love of the outdoors was evident at an early age – he could always be found exploring the “wilderness” of his neighborhood and his backyard. His career began to shape during his years in college at WVU and living in Alaska's Denali National Park during the summer where he worked as an Environmental Intern to ensure top quality maintenance of the park. After graduating his experience and technical skills were solidified during his tenure with highly endorsed, local companies such as Ruppert Nurseries and Bartlett Tree Experts before branching out on his own. Gonzaga College High School- '14 Bachelors Forest Resource Management, West Virginia Univ. - '18
Tom Fitzgerald
Arborist/President
Tom Fitzgerald, Arborist/President. ISA Certified Arborist. Tom retired from the U.S. Navy as a Captain after 27 years of service. He was an aircraft carrier-based pilot who flew Sikorsky H-3 Sea King and H-60 Seahawk helicopters and made multiple deployments around the world. These helicopters performed Search and Rescue (SAR), Anti-submarine Warfare, Fleet Logistics and Combat Search and Rescue (SAR in hostile territory) missions. He also served two tours as a Test Pilot at N.A.S. Patuxent River in Saint Mary's County, MD. Tom's last few years in the Navy were at the Pentagon where he specialized in Defense Acquisition Program Management. Gonzaga College High School- '81 Bachelors Mechanical Engineering Catholic Univerisity of America- '85 Masters of National Resource Strategy, Industrial College of the Armed Forces -'13
Juliet Fitzgerald
Operations Manager
Juliet is the lovely lady you speak to when coordinating tree work. She is the wife of Tom Fitzgerald and mother of three, including Tommy Fitzgerald. Juliet attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and Rhode Island School of Design where she received her Bachelors in Fine Art. After years of working as a para educator for Montgomery County Public Schools, she works full time for Potomac River Arborists.
Seamus Fitzgerald
General Manager
Seamus is our General Manager specializing in business development, marketing, and sales. Previously, he was a Senior Loan Officer at South River Mortgage. After college he assisted with bookkeeping and payroll during the first year of business operations and was a Tree Crew Supervisor. He gained great experience during college breaks at TW Perry Building Materials and Hardware Store as a Business Analyst and Receiving Yard Assistant Manager. Gonzaga College High School - 17' Bachelors in Risk Management and Insurance University Of Mississippi -21'
Chief Fitzgerald
Morale Officer/HR
Chief is Potomac River's shop Morale Officer. He is always up for any adventure and just wants to be part of the Team. Wherever you are going, Chief is going. For Chief, every day is "the greatest day ever" but his favorite days are when he gets to play with his buddies, Cane, Shadow, Bruce, Cooper and Dexter. Chief is named after the Senior Enlisted Leaders in the Navy. The Officers get all the attention but it is the Chiefs who are the backbone of the Navy and make everything happen.
Meet The Team
Tommy Fitzgerald
Arborist/President
ISA Certified Arborist. Tommy’s love of the outdoors was evident at an early age – he could always be found exploring the “wilderness” of his neighborhood and his backyard. His career began to shape during his years in college at WVU and living in Alaska's Denali National Park during the summer where he worked as an Environmental Intern to ensure top quality maintenance of the park. After graduating his experience and technical skills were solidified during his tenure with highly endorsed, local companies such as Ruppert Nurseries and Bartlett Tree Experts before branching out on his own. Gonzaga College High School- '14 Bachelors Forest Resource Management, West Virginia Univ. - '18
Tom Fitzgerald
Arborist/President
Tom Fitzgerald, Arborist/President. ISA Certified Arborist. Tom retired from the U.S. Navy as a Captain after 27 years of service. He was an aircraft carrier-based pilot who flew Sikorsky H-3 Sea King and H-60 Seahawk helicopters and made multiple deployments around the world. These helicopters performed Search and Rescue (SAR), Anti-submarine Warfare, Fleet Logistics and Combat Search and Rescue (SAR in hostile territory) missions. He also served two tours as a Test Pilot at N.A.S. Patuxent River in Saint Mary's County, MD. Tom's last few years in the Navy were at the Pentagon where he specialized in Defense Acquisition Program Management. Gonzaga College High School- '81 Bachelors Mechanical Engineering Catholic Univerisity of America- '85 Masters of National Resource Strategy, Industrial College of the Armed Forces -'13
Juliet Fitzgerald
Operations Manager
Juliet is the lovely lady you speak to when coordinating tree work. She is the wife of Tom Fitzgerald and mother of three, including Tommy Fitzgerald. Juliet attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and Rhode Island School of Design where she received her Bachelors in Fine Art. After years of working as a para educator for Montgomery County Public Schools, she works full time for Potomac River Arborists.
Seamus Fitzgerald
General Manager
Seamus is our General Manager specializing in business development, marketing, and sales. Previously, he was a Senior Loan Officer at South River Mortgage. After college he assisted with bookkeeping and payroll during the first year of business operations and was a Tree Crew Supervisor. He gained great experience during college breaks at TW Perry Building Materials and Hardware Store as a Business Analyst and Receiving Yard Assistant Manager. Gonzaga College High School - 17' Bachelors in Risk Management and Insurance University Of Mississippi -21'
Chief Fitzgerald
Morale Officer/HR
Chief is Potomac River's shop Morale Officer. He is always up for any adventure and just wants to be part of the Team. Wherever you are going, Chief is going. For Chief, every day is "the greatest day ever" but his favorite days are when he gets to play with his buddies, Cane, Shadow, Bruce, Cooper and Dexter. Chief is named after the Senior Enlisted Leaders in the Navy. The Officers get all the attention but it is the Chiefs who are the backbone of the Navy and make everything happen.
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