Sick Tree Diagnosis, Root Flare, Pruning and Tree Surgery, Mistletoe Removal, Tree Evaluation and Consultation

Spring is here!  And we are noticing that our trees are budding out and starting to grow.  We now notice them, while in the winter they seemed so docile, now they may look like they need to be managed with a little pruning......

Trees are often staked with guy wire or straps at planting time.  Sometimes this is necessary due to the size of the tree in relation the root ball and the soil type.  However, it can cause real problems with your tree in the following years if not done properly.

Staking of a newly planted tree should only be done if absolutely necessary.  If a tree is planted correctly in the native soil without additives, staking is often not necessary.  If a tree needs to be staked, here are some pointers that will help insure the long term health of the tree:

I am hoping that it isn't true, but unfortunately, it may be.  Palm trees are native where it rarely freezes and we experienced a very hard freeze on January 9-10, 2010.  Temperatures dropped below 20^o farenheit for three nights in a row and two of those nights recorded 15^o in Lewisville.  Most palm trees just aren't made to survive this kind of cold.&n

Now that the leaves have dropped from your deciduous trees, you may notice Mistletoe infections in the crowns.  Even though we like mistletoe as a Christmas and holiday decoration (or catching young maidens standing underneath hanging Mistletoe!), it is not good for the health of your trees.