By early June, the heat in Austin builds fast. Sidewalks start to sizzle and even shaded backyards can feel hotter than usual. The trees in our yards don’t just feel that heat, they show it. Knowing what to look for can help us catch problems before they get...
Old tree stumps can stick around long after the rest of the tree is gone. At first, they might not seem like a problem, but once summer rolls in, those leftover stumps start to get in the way. With backyard gatherings picking up in Austin, even one stump can make...
Silent Threats Inside Mature Trees Hidden cavities inside a tree trunk can turn a beautiful shade tree into a serious safety hazard. A tree trunk cavity is an empty or decayed space inside the wood, usually created over time by decay, storm damage, poor pruning cuts,...
Late spring in Austin brings more heat, and along with it, the first wave of tree pests looking for an easy target. The jump in temperature wakes up insects that have been hiding out, and trees that look fine one week can start showing clear signs of stress the next....
Summer shows up early in Central Texas, and the trees in Kyle feel it just as fast as the rest of us. By the time late spring rolls around, long stretches of sun and wind start drying out soil, and overgrown trees begin to struggle. For those of us who take care of...
Texas heat doesn’t leave much room for comfort once we hit late spring. By mid-May, the afternoons are already hot enough to scorch bare ground. It’s the kind of heat that can make yards feel hard to enjoy unless there’s enough shade to soften it. That’s where...
