If you ask a tree company, “Are you insured?” the answer is almost always “yes.” That’s because all tree companies carry liability insurance (or at least they should), but very few carry workers’ comp insurance. At Good Guys Tree Service we carry workers’ comp insurance because we not only protect your trees, but we also
Spring has finally arrived. After a long and dreary winter, the sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and the trees and shrubs are finally starting to bloom - hopefully! After all, we faced one of the worst winters in recent memory, with storms wreaking havoc across the region. Not only did these
If you’re a recent Austin transplant from California or New York, you’re probably wondering why so many caterpillars (which everyone refers to as worms) are falling from trees. Not to worry, it’s not a plague or a sign of end times, it’s something that happens every year to our oak trees here in Austin.
It is easy to overlook the importance of tree maintenance during winter. After all, trees go dormant during the winter, consuming little energy as their growth pauses during the cold months. If a tree is dormant then surely no maintenance is required? No! You most certainly should take the time to complete some tree
Good Guys Tree Service is honored to be recently featured as a contributor in a recent Redfin article! With expert tips collaborated from the nation's top tree experts, arm yourself with all you need to know to protect your trees through the hot summer months. See article here: https://www.redfin.com/blog/summer-tree-care-checklist/
In early March, Good Guys Tree Service made the decision to put people before profits and close operations until a clearer picture emerged on how to best protect our customers and personnel from Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It is now clear that there is a path forward that can both adequately protect against the continued spread
The Next Level in Customer ServiceGood Guys Tree Service is pleased to announce we have added a full-time Quality Control Supervisor to our team, a local tree industry first! Meet Robert Rodriguez, who is now commissioned to review all on-site tree trimming work and ensure our work meets or exceeds the ISA standards and continues
This is a simple yet often overlooked aspect of home ownership and property maintenance. Are there trees near your house or other structures? One of the most commonly seen forms property damage caused by trees is roof damage due to contact with tree limbs! Our Arborists see this all the time and one would
Considerations for the Texas Summer Months As August barrels down upon us, Austin begins to dry out in the oven of Texas summer. Lack of rainfall was not an issue earlier in the year, trees and lawns have been looking great so far compared to previous years. It may be though that the rain
1. Chlorosis. This condition is ubiquitous throughout the greater Austin area. The main cause is the abundance of limestone found in the soils around here. Limestone has a highly alkaline affect on the ground soils, and this makes it hard for certain species of trees to absorb Iron, Magnesium and Zinc. Affected trees are
