Tree Care Advice for North Texas
Written for the soil, species and weather we actually have — alkaline clay, oak wilt, hail lines and hundred-degree Augusts.
When to Prune Oak Trees in Texas (and When Never To)
Texas A&M advises against pruning oaks February 1 – June 30 because of oak wilt. Here is the reasoning, the exceptions, and what to do if you have no choice.
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Seven Signs a Tree Needs to Be Removed
Not every ugly tree is a dangerous one. The seven findings that genuinely justify removal in North Texas — and the four that usually do not.
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The Best Trees to Plant in North Texas (and Four to Avoid)
Alkaline clay, 100-degree summers and hard freezes narrow the list fast. The species that reliably thrive in North Texas, and four popular ones that disappoint. Independent advice — we do not plant trees.
Read →Tree Trimming vs Tree Pruning: What's the Difference?
Trimming is clearance. Pruning is structure. They need different cuts, different timing and different money — here is how to tell which one your tree needs.
Read →Tree Surgeons in Fort Worth: What the Term Actually Means
“Tree surgeon” is a job description, not a credential. Here is what to look for instead when you are hiring someone to work on a tree in North Texas.
Read →Choosing a Tree Removal Company in Fort Worth: A Checklist
Tree removal produces more uninsured-loss disputes than any other home service. How to compare quotes, what should be in writing, and the questions that matter.
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Signs of a Sick Willow Tree in Arlington, Texas
Willows are fast, thirsty and short-lived in North Texas. The symptoms that mean treatment, the ones that mean removal, and why the species struggles here.
Read →Signs of a Sick Magnolia Tree in Arlington, Texas
Southern magnolias are prone to one problem above all others in Tarrant County's alkaline soil. How to tell chlorosis from disease, and what to do about each.
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Signs of Sick Shrubs in Fort Worth, Texas
Boxwood, holly, photinia and nandina all fail in recognisable ways in Fort Worth. How to read the symptoms and what is worth treating.
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My Tree Looks Diseased in Fort Worth — What Is Actually Wrong?
Four conditions account for most sick trees in Fort Worth. How to tell them apart from your driveway, and which one is an emergency.
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Tree Mistletoe Removal in Grapevine, Texas
Mistletoe is a parasite, not a decoration. What it does to North Texas hardwoods, why cutting the ball off does not work, and when to worry.
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