Miscellaneous

Central Texas ice storms are hard on our trees. If you know an ice storm is coming, here are some things you can do to help your trees survive.

Note: Try not to use salt around your trees. If you have to use salt near a tree, sweep it up, or wash it away with a hose as soon as possible.

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Arborist Assessment

After a large weather event, like the ice and snow storm that hit Austin, Texas in February 2021, many homeowners find themselves wondering what to do about damaged trees, and whether or not they should seek professional help from a certified arborist.

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Arborists Are Professionals

Arborists know trees better than anyone. They’ve studied each type and understand the different needs of trees according to species, climate, and maturity. Trees need care for the sake of their health and the sake of those living near the tree. Homes, pedestrians, roadways, and entire communities are all affected by trees.

Trees can and do get diseases and experience other issues that may take a homeowner a long time to notice. Professional arborists can spot underlying problems quickly and know how to fix them.

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When a tree is injured, the wound lives inside of the tree, and the tree grows over the damage. Trees don’t heal, they seal. This is why you must prune carefully, so as to not cause lifelong damage to the tree. To prune correctly, you need to understand the difference between pruning young and mature trees. Incorrect pruning can take years off the life of your tree.

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Trees offer us shade when we are warm, oxygen to breathe, and are simply beautiful to look at. The life of a tree can be incredibly long when it’s well cared for in the beginning of its life. Tasks such as pruning and trimming will affect the tree for years to come. Understanding the important reasons to lift a tree canopy will make all the difference in the tree’s appearance, function, and life.

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The value and importance of trees cannot be overstated. Trees have always offered us oxygen and food, but we’ve also found ways to use trees for medicine, shelter, tools, and more. Read on to learn about the importance of trees to our environment, our community, and each individual living in it.

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