There are Arborists out there that still have a difficult time understanding tree health, so for the average homeowner, it can be mind boggling. I have mentioned in previous articles that when thinking about your trees, please understand that they are living organisms. Too many times they are treated as ornaments (objects). When you consider them as living…
Tree thief, is the green vegetative growth most obvious in the dormant season on deciduous trees. In this area of North Texas, it is found most often on Elm species such as Hack berry (Celtis Occendenialis), American Elm (Ulmus americana), and Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia ) and Bois d’Arc (Maclura pomifera). When present on other…
Why are we are seeing different shades of green on Live Oak Trees? Some trees have a silverish tone, others have a bronzeish appearance to the leaves. This is due to an infestation of mites feeding on the foliage that have been present for months. Mites have a mouth part like a mosquito that they…
What Is a Certified Arborist? What does it mean? Certified Arborists, as defined by ISA: “Certified Arborists are individuals who have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care through experience and by passing a comprehensive examination developed by some of the nation’s leading experts on tree care. Certified Arborists…
If you are one of those people who are semi-organic then listen. I believe it is best to plant early in the fall, for many reasons but one in particular and that is it allows more time for growth. Although it is cooler and the leaves are falling off or have fallen off, roots are…
To a tree owner, they are not even noticeable. But to an Arborist, they are a glaring presence! The pressure put on a tree from the feeding and damage insects inflict is incredible. In the spring time numerous insects emerge and begin feeding. Some right on the bud and others on the roots and trunk….
Texas storms cause tremendous harm and severe damage to trees. Trees uprooted or broken in half are an easy call for removal. But what about a tree that suffers some major to minor damage? How can a tree owner tell it is structurally safe or physically sound? A mature tree that has been in the family…
The surgical removal of soils and fill dirt from the bottom of the tree trunk area, known as root flares, not only relieves a number a depilating stresses from the tree, but it also allows your Arborist to identify any other important health risks that may be present, such as damaging invertebrate organisms or parasitic/saprophytic…
