Fort Worth, TX Tree Tips Blog

Bagworms are a common pest in North Texas, especially on evergreen species such as cedars, junipers, and cypresses trees.  However, it is not uncommon to observe them infest broad-leaf trees like oaks, maples, and elms as well. While they are common, they may not always be noticeable, especially on evergreens, as they use material from the trees, they infest to camouflage their casings. Like other insects, bagworms have a year-long life cycle, and control measures depend on the growth stage of the pest.

If you love nature, you probably already know a thing or two about trees. But if you have trees at home or are thinking about planting some, you might want to know more about their anatomy. It's beneficial to understand how a tree grows and functions to take care of it properly.

A tree inspection is vital to the health and well-being of your trees. It’s a process that allows a certified arborist to examine your trees and make recommendations for their care. Here are six reasons why you should request tree inspections regularly. Inspections Can Diagnose Tree Infections Early Many tree diseases are difficult to spot…

Among the many benefits trees offer, privacy is one of the most common. They act as a physical barrier between you and your nosy neighbors and provide psychological comfort, making you feel safer at home. If you’re interested in planting a privacy screen, you want to read this text to find out the best trees…

If you love trees and want to start planting them, there are some things you should consider before getting started. Planting can be a bit more complicated than it seems. You need to make sure the tree you want to plant is appropriate for the type of climate and soil in your area. Also, you…

Trees are constantly under a variety of environmental stresses. The stress factors imposed on them range from chemicals like nutrient deficiencies to mechanical ones, from storm damage to construction damage, and cultural factors like misuse of pesticides/fertilizers, poor pruning practices, over watering, and poor planting practices.  Under normal conditions, trees are equipped fairly well to…

It can be hard to tell if your tree is dead. The leaves may still be on the branches, and the tree might not look too different from when it was alive. But if you’re not sure whether or not it is dead yet, there are a few factors you can look for to help…

A common belief among homeowners is that all trees are self-sustaining. In actuality, the trees you see throughout your neighborhood aren’t getting the same nutrients that they would have readily available if they were growing in a forest. Like we depend on our multivitamins, trees depend on soil for things like nutrients, air, water and…

Trees get sick too. Just like people, they can catch diseases and pests that can make them weak and susceptible to other problems. That’s why it’s important to watch out for signs of disease and pests, so you can get your tree the help it needs. If you have a tree on your property and…

Okay, finish the following sentence:  April showers bring May…..yes, flowers!  But what happens when a wet fall is combined with a relatively wet spring?  Well, sometimes, wet springs don’t only lead to fortuitous flowering.  In fact, excessive soil moisture (especially over extended periods) can lead to optimal growing conditions for fungal pathogens that can harm…

If you’re thinking about having a tree removed from your property, it’s important to understand the process of root collar excavation. That is a critical step in tree removal, and it can have a significant impact on the health of your trees.  Root collar excavation is known as the process of removing the soil and…