What are some of the more common tree safety hazards you look for when evaluating a property for the first time?
The main concerns when considering tree safety hazards are hazardous trees and large deadwood. Trees or large limbs that might fall and damage your property, or even worse, hurt a person, are definitely serious. Tree safety hazards can also be a liability if your tree, or one of its limbs,
The History of Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday that celebrates the planting, upkeep, and preservation of trees. For centuries, communities spanning the globe have found various ways to honor nature and the environment. However, the appreciation of trees and forests in modern times can be largely attributed to Arbor Day. And although Arbor
Why now is the right time to trim trees in preparation for a storm?
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, but in the Houston area, we typically aren’t in storm prep mode until August. Taking good care of your trees year-round is always a good idea. Keeping trees healthy is the best way to protect them from damage during storms, and to protect
How trees make the world a better place
It is no secret that Embark loves trees! Not only are they our business, but they do so much for the world every day. Let’s explore how trees make the world a more beautiful, better place for us all! 1. Trees improve air quality. Trees are sometimes called the lungs
How to Prune a Tree
Pruning helps trees grow strong and look neat and attractive. You would prune a tree to remove damaged branches, allow for new growth or create a distinctive shape. It’s important to do it correctly, so you don’t end up damaging the tree. 1. What time of year should you prune
How Trees Benefit Us All
Trees have been with us throughout our whole lives. They’re the background of a favorite memory and that welcome patch of green our eyes seek as we gaze out our windows. While they are silent and stationary, trees hold tremendous powers, including the power to make all our lives better
What has you excited about the future of the tree care industry & what are the biggest challenges?
with Steve Navarro The thing I am most excited about for the future with Embark Services is the potential for growth. We have worked hard over the last year to make some great connections in the commercial real estate and homeowners association sectors and are looking forward to the growth
Why is the culture of your company important to you?
with Michael Newton First, what is company culture? Company culture refers to the attitudes and behaviors of a company and its employees. It is evident in the way an organization’s people interact with each other, the values they hold, and the decisions they make. Company culture encompasses a variety of
How has the pandemic changed the tree care industry and your daily workflow?
with Ed Schultheis The main change I have seen from the pandemic is the way that we communicate with our clients. Before, could meet face-to-face and discuss the tree service requests. After we all learned the new normal of working from home, the sales process has slowed down. Instead of
The Best of (and Worst of) Texas Trees
Texas is a paradise for trees. From the piney woods of East Texas to the oak forests of Central Texas, the Lone Star State is home to many native tree species. But before you plant just any old tree in your yard, take a moment to think about the kind
