Summer is in full swing here in central Texas, meaning warm, sunny days that are perfect for enjoying outdoor fun with friends and family. While most of us are having a great time in the summer sunshine, our trees here in Texas are facing some challenging times. We’re in peak drought season, with virtually
Central Texas is blessed with warm, sunny weather throughout much of the year. However, because there’s little rainfall, especially during spring and summer, our trees often struggle to get enough water. So, you may need to give your trees a helping hand by watering them to protect against the effects of drought. Plus, our
Mulching is a great way to keep trees strong and healthy throughout the year. Applied around the base of trees, mulch is an organic material made from things like wood chips, grass clippings, and compost. By treating trees with mulch, you provide them with a range of long-term health benefits that improves growth and
Last month’s massive ice storm caused major damage across the city, with most Austin residents feeling the effects of the extreme weather. Fallen trees, damaged powerlines, and massive power outages were widespread, with storm debris littering the streets long after the storm subsided.Thankfully, the recovery process was immediate, with power restored and storm debris cleared
Trees, like all living things, need nutrients, oxygen, and water to survive. Trees obtain these things through their roots. Trees have structural roots to hold them in place and give them stability and fine fibrous roots to absorb nutrients and water. Believe it or not but the majority of a tree's roots are in
The New Year has finally arrived, meaning we’ve almost survived another winter here in Texas. Spring is just around the corner, so we can all expect some of the beautiful weather that Austin is famous for. Spring is the beginning of our trees’ annual growth cycle, meaning plenty of growth on our native species
Fall has finally arrived, bringing a beautiful display of autumnal colors to our trees. The leaves have taken on a range of gorgeous tones, with all kinds of oranges, yellows, and reds decorating trees around the country. While the fall is unquestionably one of the best seasons for taking in our trees, it’s also
Winter has almost arrived, bringing with it shorter days, cooler temperatures, and possibly some snow! While winter isn’t the greatest month for gardening and maintaining your outdoor space, there is plenty of important work needed during this period...including tree trimming and the removal of dead trees! Your trees and shrubs require some extra care
Fall has finally arrived, bringing plenty of changes to the trees. Leaves are transforming into vibrant colors as they start to fall to the ground, providing a beautiful blanket of oranges and yellows anywhere you walk. While autumn is a great time for taking in the beauty of our trees, it does also mean
Soil compaction is a common issue affecting countless trees, especially those in high traffic areas such as parks and yards. Because of the foot traffic around the tree, soil in the tree root zone becomes compact, making it difficult for air, nutrients, and water penetrate the root system. Vertical mulching is a process used
