Tips to Pick Out the Right Tree for Your Landscape
Trees are great. Who doesn’t love trees? They are both beautiful and functional and can help enhance any property or garden. Want proof of that? Take a drive through the nicest neighborhood in your area and it’s likely that the boulevards and homes are lined with mature trees. If you
What are the zombie trees everybody’s talking about and what can be done about them?
Zombie trees are the freeze damaged trees, palms and shrubs on commercial and residential properties that are a result of the cold front that came through in early 2021. The damage caused by the freeze resulted in a lot of dead wood and sucker growth. The sucker growth is the
What is the importance of recruiting and retaining the right people in the tree care industry?
It Saves Time Hiring the right person for the job means that person is adding to your productivity. Hiring the wrong person will take away from the efficiency in the tree care industry. They can be a drag to the team they are a part of which will affect the
What difference does the right equipment, that is reliable, make in the arbor business?
It makes a huge difference. Having the right equipment means you can maximize both efficiency and safety on every tree pruning job. Being able to offer faster, more reliable tree trimming service is a really big factor in providing a five-star experience to every client. Embark stays on top of
What attracted you to the arbor industry and what do you like most about working with trees?
The arbor industry in Houston has exponentially grown during the past few years. More people are attracted to working in the arbor care industry more than ever today. I was interested in tree care as a career path because of the following: 1. An interest to working outdoors 2. A
What changes have you seen in the arbor business over the last 20 years?
Technology is absolutely the biggest change I have seen impact the tree trimming industry over the last twenty years. Before it was just a pen and paper that you had at your disposal to accomplish everything from bidding to work orders to invoicing. Now we have computer software programs that
How to Protect Your Trees from the Summer Heat
The trees at your home contribute to more than just the curb appeal. Trees add quality to your environment and provide important benefits to your home like shade, fruit, visual appeal, and protection from wind. As we enter in to a brutal Houston summer, it’s important to keep in mind
Hurricane Preparedness for Your Property
Why is it more important this year than the previous year’s when it comes to preparing your property for Hurricane season? Simply, the great freeze event of 2021 has left many trees and palms dead or in a very weakened declining state. These trees will be more prone to being
What to Expect Post Freeze from Your Trees and Large Shrubs
Spring has sprung and we are seeing new, green foliage on many plants, shrubs, trees and flowers. But the memory of the hard freeze we experienced is still fresh. Many of our clients has asked what the potential effect of those temperatures will have on their trees and palms in
Why is working with an insured tree trimming company that practices sound safety practices important?
First and foremost, working with a tree trimming company that is not insured means accepting the risk for damages and injury to both your property and neighboring property should something happen. Tree trimming is a skilled trade that can be dangerous if someone isn’t properly trained in both the tree
