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Want to learn more about the tree services industry? Have a question about the trees on your property? Check back on our blog frequently for news, updates, and answers to your questions.
Ask a City Arborist: What Are the Tree Removal Requirements in Dallas?
Taking care of our urban forest is a complicated task. While tree care companies like Texas Tree Surgeons and individual homeowners are responsible for caring for most trees, communities and municipalities play an essential role in establishing the guidelines that...
Last-Minute Gift Ideas 2019!
Looking for some last-minute gifts and don't want to give gift cards again this year? Consider one of these eco-friendly options: Plant a Tree (Where They're Really Needed) Don't worry, you don't have to do any of the heavy lifting! There are several...
Can Christmas Trees Grow in North Texas?
While Christmas tree farms are not a common sight around North Texas, and many traditional evergreen trees do not thrive in our urban forest, there are several native evergreen species that can be used to give your yard some year-round color. Additionally, we’ll...
Ask Texas Tree Surgeons: Why Do I Have So Many Acorns?
Why are there so many acorns this year? Owners of oaks in North Texas have been asking us about the number of acorns they are seeing in their yards this year. While it's easy to point to the weather patterns or other environmental factors, those don't seem to explain...
What is the Best Time to Trim Trees?
Tree trimming or tree pruning in Texas is generally best when done after temperatures cool off in the fall and before buds begin to grow in the spring. Removal of dead, broken, or damaged limbs can be done anytime. The worst time to trim a tree is in the spring just...
What Happens When a Tree Falls on My Car?
With all the storms in 2019, we have seen unprecedented damage to our community. We have previously covered what happens when a tree falls on your house, and we wanted to supplement that information. We reached out to Katie Tu, a content specialist with...
How Do I Plant a New Tree?
With the extensive and repeated storm damage we have had in 2019, many neighborhoods have lost their beautiful, established trees. While there is no quick fix to restore our urban forest to its former glory, planting new trees now will have benefits in the years to...
Tree Events in North Texas November 2019
After the storms of 2019, it is a better time than ever to learn about our urban forest and become involved in preserving it. For Dallas homeowners, the Branch Out Dallas campaign was a huge success this year, selling out of trees! If you participated in the program,...
The Tornado Took All the Leaves Off My Tree; What Can I Do About It?
After a devastating weather event like the tornadoes on October 20, 2019, the damage can be hard to assess, let alone start to repair. While damage to homes and other structures is of utmost importance to the community, addressing the damage to our urban forest, and...
Do We Ever Have Colorful Fall Leaves in DFW?
While North Texas is full of natural beauty, the changing color of leaves in the fall is not generally seen. More often than not, our trees are green for most of the year, and then drop their leaves quickly once real winter hits. However, there are a few common North...