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Trees are an important part of the landscape. Trees are planted around our homes and buildings to beautify, shade, provide oxygen, fruits, and nuts. We appreciate trees that grow "wild" in rural areas, in parks, and on other public lands....

Most property owners are aware that trimming and fertilizing of the trees on their properties are essential for maintaining optimum tree health. What most people don't know is that tree roots can circle, or "girdle," the base of the tree...

Tree Diagnosis Trees may show signs of illness for various reasons and require a diagnosis. Dead or dying branches can be due to old age, a tree disease, or a pest infection among other reasons. In specific areas, especially dry...

Sudden Oak Death vs Oak Wilt There are a large number of diseases that can affect trees and the average person without any training will find it easy to confuse them with one another. Unless you are an arborist or...

Neem Oil Benefits To Trees No matter where in the country you live, neem oil is one of the few natural methods that can provide a great deal of benefit to your trees and even your garden. Although it is...

5 Compost Tea Benefits For Trees Wondering what benefit compost tea will have on your trees? There are a wide range of substances out there that can be used to combat pest infestation and disease infections in trees and plants...

Benefits of Tree Fertilization in Austin No matter where you live, fertilizing trees is an important task as it can help ensure their health. In drier climates, like Austin, however, fertilization becomes essential as a means of ensuring that your...

There have been a lot of different information floating around about oak wilt, how it is transmitted and how to care for it once it is in your neighborhood. Oak wilt can be transmitted in two ways, the most common...

There have been a lot of questions from customers regarding ball moss and what to do with it. First off ball moss is an epiphyte and not a parasite, so it does not live off of your trees. It lives...

There have been a lot of people calling in around Austin asking why their live oaks have defoliated so early. The fact is our live oaks here in Austin have been under a great deal of stress over the last...