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Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?

February 27, 2020

The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.

Plant Health Care

Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks

February 20, 2020

During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.

Insect & Disease Issues

Emerald Ash Borer Facts: What Does the Emerald Ash Borer Eat?

February 13, 2020

Get the latest emerald ash borer (EAB) facts! What does emerald ash borer eat? Does emerald ash borer affect other trees? How to treat emerald ash borer? It’s important to know the ins and outs of this insect for proactive and preventative tree care.

Plant Health Care

Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees

February 6, 2020

Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How to Protect Trees in Winter: Three Proactive Tips

January 30, 2020

Taking these proactive steps for your trees during the winter months will help them flourish during the spring. Learn how to keep deer away from trees, how to use dormant oils and how late you can apply it, and when to apply anti-desiccant to your evergreens.

Insect & Disease Issues

What Are Overwintering Pests and How To Prevent Them

January 23, 2020

Scale insects and Aphids are just a couple overwintering bugs that hide away on trees and shrubs during the winter season. Here’s what you need to know about scale and aphids, how to prevent them and treatment options.

How to Get Ice Off Trees and Shrubs

January 16, 2020

Frozen tree branches are at risk of snapping under pressure, but it is best you don't remove ice from trees and shrubs. Here's what you can do to help your trees and shrubs recover from ice.

Is It Too Late To Trim Oak Trees?

January 2, 2020

Keep your Oak Trees strong and healthy with seasonal pruning. Find the oak tree trimming guidelines and timeframes for Austin, Georgetown and Lakeway Texas. You will also learn the best time to avoid pruning to help prevent oak wilt.

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