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Five Reasons to Remove Cedar Trees From Your Yard
Create a Better Tree Landscape that Requires Less Care & Decreases Hazards Managing your trees is the only way to build a strong, resilient home landscape that can withstand drought and other challenges. Some trees should be encouraged to grow, such as live oaks or fruiting pecans. However, others deserve removal because they cause a variety of issues for homeowners. Cedars are often used to bring majesty and a touch of evergreen to the landscape. Unfortunately, cedars all too often fall into the 'need to remove' category. The Mountain Cedar … Read More...
Local Pecan Tree Hits Austin Restaurant, Could The Historic Drought Be To Blame?
How Stable Are Your Trees? Service continued as usual inside the brewery and barbecue known as Uncle Billy's in Austin on May 3rd, but the exterior was swarmed by arborists continuing to direct the removal of the huge pecan tree that fell onto the structure. The pecan was quite majestic and ABC KVUE reports that it was more than 350 years old. (http://www.kvue.com/news/Arborist-Drought-most-likely-not-a-factor-in-pecan-trees-demise-206027211.html) However, it is not believed that the ongoing drought was the cause of the downed tree. High Central Texas Winds Can Threaten Trees The early May winds … Read More...
Preventing Your Beautiful Trees from Invading Your Home
Trees Can Ruin Roofs and Crush Walls Current conditions are conspiring to brew up the perfect storm for a mature tree in central Texas. As March and April rains have marched across the state, many residents are calling the water a blessing. The long and historic drought left many people wondering if their favorite tree would survive the heat and lack of moisture. Unfortunately, these rains are more of a double-edged sword. They can revitalize and save oaks and other trees that can't survive with such little water, but they … Read More...
The Real Costs of Cheap or DIY Tree Services
Take Care of Your Trees the Right Way Caring for mature trees can seem like a full time job, but it is necessary to maintain current property values. ISA Arborists have made tree services their full time jobs. Hiring a trained and experienced professional can be expensive. Making the decision can be especially difficult if you aren't convinced that you need one. Many homeowners only hire the cheapest professional they can find to save money. However, learn more how trying to save a few bucks by Doing It Yourself (DIY) or … Read More...
How To Handle Storm Damaged Trees
Prompt Care Could Save A Mature Oak The beauty of a mature live oak or bald cypress can't be beaten. Large and healthy trees provide shade and improve the overall value of your property. They may grow just fine on their own for decades, but eventually a storm or other problem could cause extensive damage to its structure. It's vital to provide proper first aid to the evergreen and to call a professional arbor care service promptly to handle the issue before disease and rot can set in. Preventive Arbor … Read More...
Caring For The Roots Of Your Best Trees
Mature Trees Add Value and Beauty To Your Landscape Homeowners often report being won over by a specific property because it featured large and established trees. Mature shade trees keep the home cool during the summer, while old apple can provide dozens of sweet fruits in the fall. If you love the oaks, evergreens and other living limbed wonders around your house, take extra care to avoid damage to the anchoring & feeding systems of these majestic landscape features. Don't Cover It Up Many trees that thrive in Central Texas … Read More...
Tree Trimming Terms Every Homeowner Should Know
Common Arbor Trimming Terms Hiring a professional arborist to inspect your established trees is one of the best ways to protect your home and property from damage. An inspection and pruning visit from a local arbor care professional, will help you catch diseases or limb damage before they kill them. Invest in an annual check-up and call the company if you notice leaf loss or other signs of issues. The arborist will use a variety of terms to describe cuts they may need to make to improve its health. Learning … Read More...
Extended Drought Tree Care – These Do’s & Don’ts May Surprise You
Protecting Your Trees Through Periods of Drought Keep Shade Oaks Healthy & Happy Surrounding your home with plenty of mature oaks and elms enriches the landscape and can provide shade to keep you cool on a hot day. However, even the toughest varieties require at least occasional watering to stay healthy and strong. Allowing established oaks or pecans to go without water for months on end during a drought could lead to irreparable damage or the death of the plant. A dead live oak could fall and cause serious damage … Read More...
Invading Trees Threaten Central Texas – Defend Yourself Now
Invasive Trees Are Threatening Our Beloved Natural Habitat. When a tree is growing in its natural habitat, there are plenty of pests, diseases and adverse conditions to limit it from taking over an entire ecosystem. These challenges kill enough trees to ensure a balanced system. However, global trade and discerning landscapers have brought plants out of their native homes and spread them across the world. Welcoming conditions and a total lack of competition has let plants like kudzu take over entire countryside, starving out native plants and often causing other … Read More...
What Are Those Mossy Looking Pineapples Up in my Oak Tree?
Ball Moss – Tree Mystery Unveiled There is an interesting little plant that can live in the top branches of live oaks and other leafy giants commonly found in the Central Texas region. These plants are known as ball moss, but they aren't actually a moss. The tillandsia recurvata is a flowering plant that produces seeds like any weed you might find growing in the dirt. However, it is unusual in its ability to grow right on the limb of large, established oaks. These plants are whimsical looking and can … Read More...
