As the trees are turning colors and the leaves are beginning to fall lets consider two important tips to help prepare our trees for it all. Water & Mulch! Well the heavy rains that have come through Central Texas these past few days have obviously been a relief to us, our yards, our land, and … [Read more...]
Trees provide numerous benefits to those living and working in the urban or country environment. These benefits increase as the age and size of the trees increase. However, as a tree gets older and larger, it is more likely to shed branches or develop inner decay or other issues such as insect & … [Read more...]
As the heat rises so does stress, not only for us humans but also for our trees. So below you will find some advice to beat the summer heat stress for trees here in Central Texas. Pruning Improper Pruning during hotter temperatures can cause stress to a tree, such as pruning too much off a … [Read more...]
As summer approaches I think two thoughts....Hot for me and Hot for trees! At times the heat & humidity will become so stifling and intolerable all I want is relief. Well, our trees are the same way. They too need relief from the inevitable onslaught. Two key practices can go a long way in … [Read more...]
As national tree day approaches I want to consider the value of trees! So the question I ask myself is.... What contributions do trees in our community provide both environmental & personally? Environmental Trees reduce noise pollution by absorbing sounds. A belt of trees 98 feet wide and … [Read more...]
When a storm strikes, some trees seem to sustain only minor damage, while others suffer the loss of large limbs or sizable parts of their branching structure. In the worst cases, trees may be completely split in two or may have nothing left but a trunk. In this case we at "Woodsman Tree Service" … [Read more...]
I'm an Arborist also known as a "Tree Guy" so my office tends to be where the trees are...backyards, pastures, urban settings etc. One thing I always notice this time of year are the fallen leaves. To do or not to do that is the question...what question? Well, do you rake' em or leave' em? … [Read more...]
