Author: Tree Shepherds Tree Experts
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Can a Tree With a Split Trunk Be Saved?
Storms in North Texas can be fierce. Broken limbs and upturned trees pose danger to life and property. Having trees that are structurally sound are important to your peace of mind and the avoidance of any sort of liability. If a tree has been damaged or weakened by a storm, there are solutions. Tree bracing…
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Post Oaks and Phytophthora and the Potato Famine in Ireland?
In this post, we’ll interview ISA Certified Arborist John Imperial. John is a consulting arborist at Tree Shepherds with special training in Plant Health Care. What does the Potato Famine in Ireland have to do with tree care in Denton County? The root cause of the Potato Famine in Ireland in the 1800s was an oomycete…
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Can Ash Trees be Saved from the Emerald Ash Borer?
What is the Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a brilliantly colored green beetle that emerges in May. The EAB has been devastating Ash trees from Michigan to Texas and all along the East coast. The EAB is native to Asia and has no known predators in North America. What Counties in…
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How to Keep Your Trees Safe in a Storm
Are Your Trees Ready for Spring Storms? March through May can be a stormy time in North Texas. Thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and tornadoes. And while many of you know how damaging these weather events can be to roofs and, consequently, insurance premiums, have you considered the cost to other parts of your property, namely…
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How to Improve Your Tree’s Health While It’s Sleeping
Dormant Tree Health Care It’s important to care for your trees year-round. While they might be sleeping during the winter months, there are a few things you can do to now to ensure they meet the spring and summer with strength and vigor, and are at their best to fight off disease and pests. Dormant…
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Mulch Volcanoes: Helpful or Harmful to Your Trees?
What is a Mulch Volcano? A “mulch volcano” is a large pile of mulch heaped up against the trunk of a tree. These piles, while often the work of landscaping companies, are very harmful to trees. They place stress on root flares, bark and deep roots, which can lead to decay and disease. Mulch Volcanoes…
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What is the Best Fertilizer for Trees?
Correct Fertilization Practices = Healthy Trees Not all fertilizers are alike. The use of incorrect fertilization formulas and practices can be detrimental to a tree’s growth and development. Tree Shepherds’ fertilization program focuses on building up the soil. This consists of injecting microbes as well as food for the microbes into the tree’s Critical Root Zone.…
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What is the Critical Root Zone of a Tree?
Knowing where your tree’s roots are located and how far they extend from the trunk is vitally important to their proper care and maintenance. The roots not only absorb water and nutrients from the soil, but they also store carbohydrates. In short, healthy trees have healthy, undisturbed root systems. The Root System of a Tree…
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Crape Myrtle: The Perfect Tree for Texas Landscapes
The crape myrtle (or crepe myrtle) has been called the perfect Texas landscape plant. It comes in a variety of sizes—from groundcover all the way up to a 35 ft tree. It produces clusters of glorious blooms. It’s disease resistant, drought tolerant, and grows fast in just about any soil type. And even the crape myrtle…
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How to Help Your Trees Weather a Storm
Many trees in residential areas suffered some form of damage during the storms in May. Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate the dangers and the destruction to trees caused by storms. Maintain Good Plant Health Care Practices Trees are designed to handle the wind. As a look around your neighborhood will demonstrate, most trees lost…