Tree Care in the Hill Country

If you have a large live oak, cedar elm, or other mature shade tree on your property, you may be wondering if fertilizing your tree will help with longevity or vitality. Funny enough, fertilizing is not always the answer! Unlike lawns or pots of flowers, trees rely on an extensive root system to find nutrients. Generally, mature and established trees do not need additional fertilization. Applying a generic fertilizer without understanding specific needs or deficiencies of an

For many homeowners across Wimberley, San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Blanco, and the Texas Hill Country, live oaks seem nearly indestructible. They survive our scorching Texas summers, rocky soils, and very little rainfall. Because they are so resilient, it's easy to assume a healthy live oak can simply wait out a drought. However, even our favorite gentle giants are not immune to prolonged or repeated drought. Drought weakens a tree over months or years, and reduces its abili

As Hill Country residents, we know cedar trees are sometimes a nuisance. They grow quickly and if left uncared for, can become scraggly and low growing. However, investing some time into the cedars on your property can really change your outlook on these trees! At Wimberley Tree Service, we know a proper canopy lift can transform the look and function of unkempt cedars. For example, at a recent project in Wimberley, our crew carefully pruned and lifted several cedar trees to

This week our crew completed the removal of several oak trees to make way for roadway improvements and safer property access here in Wimberley. Projects like this are a good reminder that tree removal often plays an important role in construction, land development, and infrastructure improvements across the Texas Hill Country. Tree Removal for Construction Requires Planning Construction-related tree removal is very different from routine tree trimming or residential removals.