There are a number of questions one should ask before planting a tree in the great state of Texas, with the first being, when is the best time to plant? Ideally, fall is the perfect season to plant your tree. Planting a new tree in fall allows the tree to take root and flourish in …
Removing a tree is a hard decision to make for most people, as trees are majestic beings that offer aesthetic and practical value. However, when a tree is terminally diseased or a threat to people or property, removal is necessary. A dead or dying tree can become a dangerous tree, and in some cases not …
You’ve probably seen a tree blown over or a large branch in the street after a big storm. Often these trees and their branches could have been spared the destruction if properly braced and cabled. Some trees can grow in such a manner that they become unstable resulting in broken branches and trunk splits. For …
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With summer upon us, the sweet respite of a shade tree can bring instant comfort and protect us from the harmful effects of UV rays. Statistics indicate that one in five Americans is likely to develop skin cancer. Knowing that a shade tree can reduce UV-B exposure by about 50%, one could make the case …
With winter giving way to spring, many of us are ready to get outside and do a little gardening and landscaping. If you are planning to plant a new tree in Austin, TX you’ll need to be aware of the factors unique to our planting in our region. While winter is the best time to …
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Central Texas is in danger of losing their gorgeous Live Oak and Red Oak (Spanish oak) trees to a terrible vascular fungus called Ceratocystis fagacearum, commonly known as Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is a destructive fungal disease that targets the vascular system and will almost always cause the death of the tree. This fungus is …
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Every tree species is different and require specific care. There are various reasons why pruning trees is important such as to reduce its height, to thin the crown, to shape it, to remove diseased or storm-damaged branches, or to remove obstructing lower branches. Although the removal of dead wood and light pruning can be done anytime, …