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What to look at before spring storms: hazardous limbs, structural weakness, canopy management, and what sits underneath.
Seasonal Tree Care
Seasonal Tree CareSpring Prep: Steps to Help Your Trees Thrive
Mulch, a watering strategy and an inspection while the leaves are off. Three things that make a real difference before the summer…Read more →
Seasonal Tree CareDo Not Wait for the Storm: Preparing Your Trees for Winter
Ice weight snaps branches and topples trees with existing weakness. Why the work has to happen before the weather, not during it.Read more →
Storm & Safety5 Signs It Is Time to Call a Professional Tree Service
Dead branches, leaning trunks, cracks, overgrowth and storm damage. The five signs worth acting on before they become expensive.Read more →
Cedar & Land ClearingOak Removal for Roadway Improvement in Wimberley
Construction clearing is a different job from residential tree work. Planning, access, protecting what stays, and coordinating with contractors.Read more →
Cedar & Land ClearingCedar Tree Canopy Raising in Wimberley
Lifting the canopy on scraggly cedars transforms how a property feels. What canopy raising is, and why cedar needs a careful approach.Read more →
Tree HealthTop 5 Tree Mistakes Hill Country Homeowners Make
Mulch volcanoes, shallow watering, over-thinning, topping and ignoring structural warning signs. The five we see most often here.Read more →
Oak Care & Oak WiltWhy Are Oaks Worth Investing In?
Longevity, property value and ecosystem. Why mature Hill Country oaks repay maintenance, and what a care plan actually involves.Read more →
Oak Care & Oak WiltOak Wilt in Spring: What Actually Protects Your Oaks
Oak wilt season runs February 1 to June 30 in Central Texas. What that means for scheduling, and what still counts as…Read more →
Cedar & Land ClearingThe Benefits of Clearing Brush in the Texas Hill Country
Easier maintenance, defensible space, better access and usable ground. What brush clearing actually gives you, and what happens to the material.Read more →
Storm & SafetyHazardous Dead Tree Above a Fence Line
A dead oak that has already partly failed above a fence line. Why proactive removal is cheaper and safer than waiting for…Read more →Questions
Tree care questions we get asked most
When is the best time to trim trees in Central Texas?
For most species, late fall through winter, while the tree is dormant and its structure is visible. Oaks we take year round, because what protects an oak is sealing the cut as it is made and cleaning tools between trees, rather than the month it is done in. Full detail in when to trim oak trees in Texas.
How do I know if a tree has oak wilt?
Look for veinal necrosis, where the veins of a live oak leaf brown while the tissue between them stays green, and for leaves dropping while still partly green in summer. The strongest clue is several nearby oaks declining together, because the fungus moves through interconnected roots at 75 to 100 feet per year. Red oaks typically die within four to six weeks of infection. See our oak wilt questions and answers.
How much of a tree can be pruned at once?
No more than 25% of the canopy in a single year, and less on a tree already carrying drought stress. Cuts belong just outside the branch collar, and it is best to avoid removing branches larger than four to six inches in diameter where you have the choice.
Why do trees fall here when they looked healthy?
Thin soil over limestone means trees anchor with wide, shallow root plates rather than deep roots. Saturated ground plus wind lifts the whole plate, which is why Hill Country failures cluster after heavy rain rather than in drought. Long overextended limbs make it worse by adding leverage.
Does clearing cedar on my property stop cedar fever?
No. Ashe juniper pollen travels a very long way on wind, so most of what affects you in January did not come from your land. Clearing is still worth doing for water competition, fire fuel and access. See cedar fever in Central Texas.
Should pruning cuts be sealed?
For most species no, because wounds close better uncovered. Oaks are the exception and it is not a marginal one: seal oak cuts promptly, year round, with a wound dressing or plain latex paint. Do the same for accidental bark damage from a mower or vehicle.