Fort Worth, TX Tree Tips Blog

Anthracnose is a plant disease caused by fungi. It can cause severe damage to many species of trees, shrubs and other plants if left untreated.

These trees are known for the sweet, tapered acorns that they produce, which are eaten by near by birds and mammals. These typically including sapsuckers, mallards, wild turkeys, squirrels, deer, and more. For some areas where the southern live oak is naturally occurring their scrub hosts the nests of the threatened Florida scrub jay relies. They are not alone either, other birds make use of the moss that frequently hangs from the southern live oak tree branches to assist in constructing their nests.

In this article, the professional Arborists at Tree Tech have gathered 5 of the most common myths about trees and will explain why they're wrong.

Trees can provide shade and beauty and even increase your home's value. But while planting trees may seem like a no-brainer, there are a few things tree services recommend avoiding if you don't want to run into problems down the road. One of those things is planting your trees too close to your home.

Root rot is a common condition that affects trees, shrubs and other plants which cause the roots to decay.

The Spotted Lanternfly is a type of pest that is known for attacking trees. They have been seen across the northeast United States and are spreading quickly.

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…