If you’re interested in trimming and tending to your plants, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before you start. Trimming can make your plants look beautiful, take care of any health issues, and keep unruly branches out of the way from hazards. But if not done properly, trimming can end […]
No matter how strong your green thumb may be, growing trees can be very high maintenance. And at some point, if you start to notice certain symptoms or signs in your trees, you may find that you need a professional’s help. Here’s what you need to know about consulting an arborist about your trees. Trees […]
Trees provide shade, climate moderation, soil protection, and aesthetic character. In fact, trees are often the key features of one’s property. Unfortunately, there are times when trees can prove troublesome or dangerous. When trees develop damage or disease, they pose threats to people and structures. While professional trimming can help extend the life of a […]
Although trees provide shade, shelter, and beauty to your home or property, they can also be a contributing cause of illness to large animals such as horses, and cattle. Some trees are so poisonous they can result in anemia, kidney failure, and even cyanide poisoning for larger animals. Although animals don’t usually eat the leaves […]
Sooner or later, the time comes, for all property owners, when a tree on their property must be removed. Bruce Springsteen has sung to us, “Everything dies, baby, that’s a fact—,” and when a tree dies you need to deal with it both on a practical and, sometimes, emotional level. In this article, we’ll examine […]
If you haven’t heard the initials EAB, sooner or later you will. No, they don’t stand for the latest pop super group or a new, hot club you simply MUST get into. Rather, EAB stands for the Emerald Ash Borer. If you’re in an area that has a large number of Ash trees, unfortunately it’s […]
OK, so you’ve decided to give your home the many benefits a tree provides. Great! You look forward to the shade that will help lower your energy bills, the branches that will provide you with a place to hang a tire swing for the kids, the increased soil holding that will give your property a […]
You bought your brand new house. Great! Your hopes and dreams are being realized. You love your new community. You’re on a roll! Good for you! While I don’t want to rain on your parade, I must warn you: Trouble lurks, right on your front lawn. Let’s get into what that trouble may be: When […]
On the way out of the house, this morning, you noticed that your Live Oaks could use a bit of trimming. Now, you’re on your way home from work. You’re thinking of calling Happy Tree to do that trimming, since they did such a great job, last time around. Suddenly, there it is: A BIG […]
If you live in the Greater Austin Area, then it’s a safe bet that you have seen ball moss, at one time or another. Have you ever wondered exactly what you’re looking at, and whether or not it can harm the trees you see it in? Let’s try to “get to the root” of what […]
