Hard freezes and extended drought conditions the past couple years have been hard on our Texas trees. Why it matters: You might need to act now to save your trees. šĀ Here are some of Timās tips: šĀ Drought stress Many trees have entire limbs that have dried up. Removing the damaged limbs and applying treatment if […]
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Arborist Tim Waswick has an important message to help you protect your trees. March-July is NOT a good time to trim oaks of any kind. Why it matters: Trimming an oak during this time leaves it vulnerable to attacks from beetles (since the tree is sappy) and can run risk of oak wilt. š„ The bottom
šŖš³Ā Hands up! Donāt Cut! Read More Ā»
Spotting a woodpecker youāre hearing feels like winning a round of āWhereās Waldo?ā. Why it matters: Smart tree maintenance is critical to protecting our homes from natureās pruning instrument ā> high winds. š³ Arborist Tim Waswick offers some reassurance: š Woodpeckers are looking for boring insects, but spotting them in your tree doesnāt mean the tree is
šØĀ Woodpeckers: Harbingers of death? Read More Ā»
Valuable trees die every year due to lack of prep before construction projects. Why it matters: If your remodel project involves heavy equipment, an arborist can help you plan to protect your trees. š Here are some of Timās tips: š£ Post construction: Have the yard aerated to allow soil around drip line to breathe better. ā For
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Do a walk around and make sure everything is okay. Why it matters: According to your homeownerās insurance, timely mitigation is your responsibility. š Should you file a claim? Unless you see significant damage, you donāt need to call your insurance company right away. ā For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis š¦ Pro Spotlight SERVPRO of Park
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š āāļø Short answer: No! Why it matters: Trimming too early damages trees. š Letās hear more from arborist Tim: š„ Here is my expert opinion, so be sure to take careful note ā¦ š¼ļø The big picture: During dormancy, you canāt discern dead limbs from dormant ones. The bottom line: The best thing to do for your trees right
š³Ā Time to start trimming your trees? Read More Ā»
