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About Bob Tumlinson

Owner and operator of Good Guys Tree Service catering to Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock and Georgetown. We have over 19 years experience and strive to go above and beyond with our services.

Tree Care Checklist for Spring – How Prepared are You?

2016-05-09T09:32:09-05:00May 9th, 2016|

Spring is in the air. The sun is beaming down on us, the days are longer and the nights shorter, we get to enjoy much brighter and warmer weather, and we can finally get to work on our gardens and landscapes. With winter now in the rear view mirror, it is time to get back

Tree Services – Planning Ahead for Early Spring

2016-02-26T10:25:48-05:00February 26th, 2016|

The presence of trees in your outdoor living space can add an unrivaled sense of natural beauty. To ensure that trees remain both safe and attractive, it is important that you take a lot of care to maintain them throughout each season. This helps to keep the trees under control as they grow, as well

New Year’s Resolutions Your Trees Will Love

2016-01-29T09:49:43-05:00January 29th, 2016|

Now that we're well into 2016, here's a question for you: Have you made any New Year's resolutions? Most people do – and generally speaking, those resolutions tend to be about staying healthier and making better lifestyle choices. So if you're looking to make some positive changes this year, consider your trees! Believe it or

Winter Tree Maintenance

2014-11-07T11:16:17-05:00November 7th, 2014|

Our weather patterns are cyclical and therefore somewhat foreseeable. Weather stations and almanacs rely on these foreseeable aspects and build models based on past events....this is where our forecast comes from, the knowledge gained from past experiences from this area. We've been blessed to have milder winters than we all know we could have, but

Fall is for Planting: A Guide for Texas Planting

2014-10-07T10:36:35-05:00October 7th, 2014|

Most homeowners think spring when thinking about planting trees and other woody shrubs and plants. Trees planted now get a head start on establishing roots before our brutal summers return.   Tree roots (as well as other larger plants) grow above 40 degrees. In mild winters, roots gain strength they need to deal with our particularly

How to Trim a Live Oak Tree

2015-08-12T16:10:16-05:00May 8th, 2014|

 (512) 743-3909 Live oak trees are truly majestic as they grow through the years, spreading their long and ever growing branches as they reach up towards the sky with each new year. Live oak trees can live for hundreds of years and are aptly named “live” oaks because their leaves stay lush and green throughout

Tree Trimming Around Power Lines

2014-05-08T11:36:37-05:00May 8th, 2014|

When it comes to maintaining your beautiful landscape and ensuring that trees around power lines and other utility installations near your home are adequately dealt with, there are many Austin tree service specialists who are well-equipped to handle this task. Tree Trimming Dangers Involved For the average homeowner, it can be a difficult situation to

Why Tree Removal is Necessary for Landscaping

2014-05-08T11:34:19-05:00May 8th, 2014|

A landscaping project is always an interesting way to spruce up your back and front yard or to add onto your home with things like a deck or patio. However, sometimes these beautification projects require a little necessary evil in the form of tree removal. Tree removal for some may be just another task on

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Remove a Tree?

2014-05-08T11:32:54-05:00May 8th, 2014|

In the spring, trees with problems become highly visible. Dead branches among the green can signify a tree in trouble. Nobody likes to cut down a tree - they contribute to cleaner air, keep soil from eroding, provide shade and increase property values. But a dead or diseased tree can be dangerous to people and