Spring Tree Fertilization
Spring will be here before we know it, and that means it’s time to start thinking about fertilizing your trees. Trees need nutrients just like any other plant, and without proper care they can become weak and susceptible to disease. By taking the time to fertilize your trees now, you’ll
Why the lowest bidder isn’t always the best choice for tree trimming
It takes work to choose the appropriate contractor, whether you’re doing a kitchen makeover, building your dream house or getting proposals for tree trimming at your home or commercial property. It is always a good idea to get quotes from a few companies before deciding on one, but how do
How to safely add lights to your trees this holiday season?
The holidays are here and as we begin to add cheer to our homes for the season, many people light up their outdoor trees with twinkly lights. This adds such a beautiful look to homes and commercial properties but making sure that you decorate your tree safely to protect both
Why is proper tree care important for the common areas of your HOA?
Common areas of your homeowner’s association are one of the largest and most valuable amenities of living in a neighborhood. Landscaping and trees add to the beauty and enjoyment of these areas. Healthy trees are a valuable and significant asset to the community. Trees require careful management to add value
How did what we learned about palm trees after the great freeze affect palm selection and planting going forward?
For this subject, we contacted the best in the industry for insight into how palms were affected in our area after the freeze in 2020 and what that means for palm tree selection and planting going forward. Gary Kennemer, founder of Palm Professionals Tropical Nursery, one of the longest-running palm
Tree Diversity & the Benefits
Without trees, there is no concept of life. From being the major source of oxygen to playing a role as a habitat for multiple species, trees are the universal providers. Planting a variety of trees increases the scope of the benefits we get from them. In non-scientific terminology, growing trees
Get Your Yard Ready for the Holiday Season
Fall is here which means the holidays are fast approaching. This is the time of year that we welcome more friends and family to our home than at other times of the year. As you make preparation in your home to get ready, don’t forget to spruce up your tree,
Your Trees Are Ready to Feed
After the extremely hot and dry summer that we experienced in the Houston area, your trees are more ready than ever for Fall tree fertilization. Surviving temperatures like we saw throughout the area while fighting off the effects of drought stress has, no doubt, depleted your trees of the nutrients
Keeping Trees Alive in a Drought
An unprecedented drought across Texas is withering young trees and saplings and is taking a toll on large, old trees. While many people notice the obvious effects of drought— crispy lawns and parched flower beds—trees often get overlooked until it’s too late. Early signs of drought damage include shriveled leaves
Urban Trees and How to Help Them Thrive
Trees improve the livability of our cities for countless reasons. Close to 80 percent of the U.S. population lives in urban areas and depends on the essential ecological, economic, and social benefits provided by urban trees and forests. As urban areas expand across the country, the importance of the benefits that urban forests provide, as
