Can Tree Pruning Limit Storm Damage?

Did you know tree pruning has benefits beyond simply making your tree look good? It’s true. In fact, a lesser-known benefit that many property owners don’t realize is that tree pruning can prevent storm damage. The keyword here is “can.”  No one can completely prevent storm damage to your trees and property. As someone wise once said, “Mother Nature will … Read More

4 Common and Lesser-Known Ways Trees Damage Roofs 

When most homeowners think about trees damaging roofs, their minds automatically leap to the obvious reason: their tree fell on the roof. More often than not, this is exactly what happens, too — a tree that’s too close to the house or ridiculously tall is weak, damaged, or too top-heavy, and all it takes is a solid gust of wind … Read More

Tree Trimming and Pruning: Why Does My Grass Keep Dying Under My Tree?

Dead grass under tree

Summertime is approaching, and you’ve been hard at work getting your front yard back in shape. Everything looks great, from the new stonework installed around the flower beds to the lush green grass. But for whatever reason, one grass strip keeps dying under your live oak tree every summer. What was green and thick last fall will soon be dead … Read More

4 Common Tree Pruning Mistakes Homeowners Make All the Time

Tree pruning should be done by a professional for the beauty and health of your trees.

Well-groomed trees make for quite the stately presence in your yard. More than signifying your attention to detail and beauty, they also show that you care deeply about prolonging their overall health and lifespan. Hiring a tree service professional to handle things like tree pruning and tree trimming is a safe and obvious choice for many homeowners. But we also … Read More

Is Your HOA Forcing You To Prune Your Trees?

When an old customer of ours called us recently, the first thing out of his mouth when I picked up the phone was, “Well, Henry. I guess it’s time that I finally prune my trees! My HOA is on my case about getting it done.”  Admittedly, it had been three or four years since he last had us out to … Read More

5 Signs That Your Tree Is Dying

An obvious sign that your tree is dying or already dead is when there are no leaves on the tree. Everything is bare and sickly looking, and it sticks out like a sore thumb on your property. But as we’ve said many times, just because your tree looks healthy and green right now doesn’t mean it’s thriving. There are hidden … Read More

Tree Pruning 101: What Is Crown Thinning?

Here’s a question we get asked a lot: Is there just one way to prune a tree? The quick answer is no. From crown reduction and crown thinning to crown cleaning and crown raising, tree pruning is very much a science — an art form where every cut means something and is determined by what your tree needs at any … Read More

When Is the Best Time To Prune My Trees?

a man performing tree maintenance services in denton tx

Imagine for a second that it’s early May, and you’ve got several overgrown trees in your front yard. All you want to do is trim a little bit off the top and the sides to keep it well-groomed, green, and full of life, but you can’t safely reach those areas by yourself. So you call your favorite tree service pro … Read More

5 Reasons To Hire a Professional Tree Service Company vs. the Other Guy

an aerial shot of a man trimming trees from clean edge tree service and removal

While sitting down to write this post, I was reminded of a homeowner who called me about needing to get rid of a few roots. She initially hired what she thought was a professional tree service company (we’ll call him the other guy) to remove the tree, but he did a horrible job by leaving unfinished work behind. As soon … Read More