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. 📝 Here are some of Tim’s tips: 👉 Drought stress Many trees have entire limbs that have dried up. Removing the damaged limbs and applying treatment if …
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. 🥊 The bottom …
Spotting a woodpecker you’re hearing feels like winning a round of “Where’s Waldo?”. Why it matters: Smart tree maintenance is critical to protecting our homes from nature’s pruning instrument —> high winds. 🌳 Arborist Tim Waswick offers some reassurance: 👉 Woodpeckers are looking for boring insects, but spotting them in your tree doesn’t mean the tree is …
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. 📝 Here are some of Tim’s tips: 📣 Post construction: Have the yard aerated to allow soil around drip line to breathe better. ✅ For …
Do a walk around and make sure everything is okay. Why it matters: According to your homeowner’s insurance, timely mitigation is your responsibility. 👉 Should you file a claim? Unless you see significant damage, you don’t need to call your insurance company right away. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis 🔦 Pro Spotlight SERVPRO of Park …
🙅♂️ Short answer: No! Why it matters: Trimming too early damages trees. 👂 Let’s hear more from arborist Tim: 🥊 Here is my expert opinion, so be sure to take careful note … 🖼️ The big picture: During dormancy, you can’t discern dead limbs from dormant ones. The bottom line: The best thing to do for your trees right …
