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  • Girdling Roots

    Girdling roots are a serious and common problem. Because roots are underground, often we can’t see girdling roots directly unless a little exploratory work is done. This is most common on container grown trees and buried root flares

  • Tree Removal Permit in Austin

    Be careful before you remove a tree in your yard if you live in Austin. Many of the trees in Austin are protected. Possibly even some in your yard! The city’s tree protection ordinance is somewhat complicated.

  • Working Within the CRZ of a Heritage Tree

    The city of Austin is very demanding in protecting heritage trees on construction sites. Here is some good info for working in and around the half CRZ

  • Cypress Trees of Central Texas

    There are very few coniferous trees that do well in central Texas. The cypress family gives us a few. Here are some details about good cypress trees for the Austin area.

  • Rainwater Harvesting / Collection

    I want to believe my exhaustive arborist skills are the saving grace for all trees; the reality is rain does more good than anything. Unless, I am able to provide trees with rainwater on demand! Hello rainwater harvesting.

  • Now Hiring Arborist / Salesman

    We are currently looking to hire an ISA certified arborist for a sales position. Come join our team of knowledgeable tree workers and help keep Austin Green!

  • Tree Pruning & Oak Wilt Prevention: TFS/ISAT Official Recommendation

    Guidelines and recommendations for pruning practices pertaining to oak wilt prevention have changed several times since the early ’80’s. The original suggestion was

  • Google Earth Fun

    This post really isn’t all that useful from a tree point of view. But, this blog is my playground, and so here is the most recent thing I’ve been playing with

  • Leaf Roller Aphids on Live Oaks

    Also known as cigar rollers, leaf roller aphids cause a very peculiar symptom on Oaks. The leaves look as if they have been converted into a poorly rolled cigarette

  • City of Westlake Hills Tree Ordinance Information

    On February 10, 2010 the City of Westlake Hills adopted a new tree