How Trees Protect Themselves During Freezing Temperatures
A lot of people think trees can be damaged or can freeze during the winter months. Or that it is possible for trees to freeze because half of a trees weight is made up of water. However, it is very rare that a tree will actually freeze, succumb to freeze
Best Practices in Tree Trimming
Best practices in tree trimming starts with hiring candidates who are ISA certified arborists and therefore understand the pruning terminology and techniques to properly prune trees with safety as the number one priority. There are certain techniques such as crown raising, crown reduction, crown restoration, crown thinning and crown cleaning,
Root Barrier
Root barriers are very useful in many different aspects when it comes to tree care. The root barriers themselves help prevent tree roots from growing into a variety of different structures, like drainage pipes, pool areas, foundations, and even sidewalks. They are extremely useful in helping to keep tree roots
Tree Safety at Embark Service
At Embark Services, our first priority with tree safety is to ensure that everyone is working safely by properly training our staff. We go through all the equipment that we use with each employee, whether they’re coming on as a new employee with experience or a new employee with no
The Proper Way to Trim Crape Myrtles
The best way to trim crape myrtles is to round them out lightly at the top. Not topping them. There is a significant difference between topping and rounding them out. A good example of that is the crape myrtles Embark maintains at Memorial City Mall. Embark Services trims the crape
Fall Tree Fertilization
Fall is a good time of year to feed your plants and trees. Coming out of the summer, when it’s been very hot and dry, trees could use a boost. In particular, this year we’ve had one of the hottest summers on record. Your trees are definitely stressed from the
What You Should Know About Crepe Myrtle Trees
Texas is home to many tree types, but few are as popular among local homeowners as crepe myrtles. They offer stunning beauty for many months of the year while also providing valuable shade. While many residential properties feature crepe myrtles, not all receive good care or maintenance. In today’s Embark
The Dangers Of Diagnosing Your Own Tree Issues
Becoming a homeowner means having a whole new set of responsibilities regarding maintenance and repairs on a home or property. While some projects are fine for homeowners to handle on their own, such as painting or cleaning gutters, other projects are best left to professionals to handle for safety and
Do Your Trees Pose A Risk To People and Property?
Although trees can be the most beautiful and appealing part of a residential property, they can also be the most dangerous because of the risk they pose due to their size and location. In today’s Embark Services post, we discuss some tree risk factors that should be investigated and dealt
Ways To Make Your Trees More Stable
In Texas, shade trees are some of the most valuable parts of a residential property because of the beauty they add and the shade they provide. However, trees can become unstable either because they aren’t planted properly, or they suffer weather damage and environmental stress. In today’s Embark Services blog
