Tree Care in the Hill Country

A Tree Failure Waiting to Happen This dead oak has already experienced significant structural failure, with major sections breaking apart high above the ground. In this case, further failure could easily damage the fence line below, turning a tree problem into a property damage problem. Hidden Decay Creates Hidden Risks Trees with visible splits, cracks, and broken tops deserve special attention. The outside may not always reveal the full extent of internal decay and structur

As trees across the Texas Hill Country fill out with fresh spring growth, now is one of the best times of year to evaluate the health and safety of your trees. Spring leaf-out acts as a natural diagnostic tool. As healthy branches fill with leaves, dead, damaged, or diseased limbs become much easier to spot. Bare branches, thin sections of canopy, delayed leaf-out, and discolored foliage can all be signs that a tree may need attention. What to Look For Take a walk around your

Whew — the Texas Hill Country has certainly seen its share of heavy rain, strong winds, and stormy weather lately! While the rain is incredibly beneficial for long-term tree health across Central Texas, severe weather can also create hidden hazards for homeowners. Saturated soil, strong wind gusts, and already stressed trees can combine to create dangerous conditions around your property. After major storms, it is important to inspect your trees for signs of storm damage, ins

We recently removed several clusters of mistletoe from a cedar elm, which is a common sight to see across Wimberley and throughout the Texas Hill Country. While most people think of mistletoe as a romantic holiday decoration, it is actually a parasitic plant that lives off of the trees it grows on. Not quite as romantic as the movies would have you think! Mistletoe attaches itself to a tree’s branches (or sometimes the trunk) and sends root like structures called haustoria i