Tree Trimming

Blogs dedicated to best practices for tree trimming based on season and tree type. Over pruning is never recommended.

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Tree Trimming

Over Pruning Damages Tree Health

With tree trimming less is more! A well educated climber who loves trees and follows the best practices of the industry will remove less with strategic cuts. Once a tree has had a large amount…

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What is "lion tailing"?

“Lion tailing” is stripping out the interior growth on the inside of the tree canopy, leaving only a small amount of leaves at the end of the branch. This is a poor example of reducing…

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What You Need to Know About Live Oaks and Ice Storms

Live Oaks are native North Texas trees which makes them well adapted to the variety of soil types found here. Despite being acclimated to the soil systems here, live oaks can still be stressed by…

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Why is Topping Crape Myrtles (and Other Trees) Bad?

In late winter and early spring, it is common to see crape myrtles in North Texas with all of their canopies and upper branches removed, leaving only standing trunks. Understandably called “topping,” as the top…

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Why Does Tree Work Cost So Much?

Since most of us don’t get tree work done more often than once or twice a year, it can be difficult to predict the cost. Even after getting an estimate from a tree service, understanding…

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When is the Best Time to Trim a Tree? It Depends!

Research into the best way to care for trees is constantly being conducted, and it is critical to keep up-to-date on the best practices. Traditionally, the general rule has been that fall and winter are…

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