Author: Tree Shepherds Tree Experts
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Why Lion’s Tailing is Not Good for Your Trees
While Lion’s tailing might increase your home’s curb appeal, the practice will put your tree at risk.
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How to Control Sooty Mold on Crape Myrtles
The sooty mold on your crape myrtles is caused by a sap-feeding insect, known as Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). The insect’s excrement, known as honeydew, is sugary. Eventually, the sugary honeydew becomes moldy, turning the beautiful limbs of a crape myrtle dark and sticky. Like any mold, it can be cleaned up with mild dish…
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Why Spring is a Great Time to Fertilize Your Trees
Forest vs. Suburban Neighborhood A tree living in a forest has many advantages over a tree planted in a suburban neighborhood. While both might be exposed to adequate amounts of sunshine and rain, the tree in the forest has a distinct advantage: it is planted in soil that is rich in nutrients. In the forest,…
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Keys to Managing Emerald Ash Borer Infestation in Your Ash Trees
As mentioned before on this blog, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected in Denton County. If you own any ash trees, they could become infested. And while infestation is not certain, we recommend that you make an inventory of the ash trees on your property. Having them inspected by an ISA Certified Arborist…
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Structural Pruning Helps Trees Weather Winter Temperatures
Long-term Impact of the Hard Freeze in North Texas In North Texas, the damage done by the 2021 hard freeze will be with us for many years. Many oaks and ashes were hit hard. And while your trees might appear to have recovered well, inspecting the trunk and the canopy for dead branches is highly…
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Keep Your Christmas Tree Green Longer
Those Needles! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Neighborhoods are aglow with twinkling lights. Giant, inflatable Santas have been stationed in front yards. And of course, Christmas trees decked with lights and shiny ornaments have been put on display. Having a live Christmas tree can make the holidays extra special. But those needles!…
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The Best Way to Get Rid of Leaves
Bright Red, Orange and Yellow The turning of the leaves in the fall is not only a thing of beauty, it is also a matter of utility for the trees. Bright red, orange, and yellow—they all must fall for the tree to survive and thrive. Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a…
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Post Oak
The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is the most common tree species in North Texas. It thrives in dry, sandy soils and is particular to rocky high points. In the wild, the Post Oak is often found growing alongside Blackjack Oaks. The wood is known for its decay resistant qualities, making it an excellent choice for…
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Planting Trees in North Texas After the Hard Freeze of 2021
Choosing a tree that can thrive in the best Hardiness Zone The hard freeze this February was difficult for several tree species in North Texas. If you’re a homeowner in North Texas who lost a tree, you might be considering a replacement. But before you decide on a species, we would recommend that you consider…
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Mexican White Oak
The Mexican White Oak is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Texas—just barely. The only known population within the U.S. is found along the Devil’s River in Val Verde County. This species, Quercus polymorpha, is not to be confused with the more well-known White Oak species, Quercus alba. The Mexican White Oak is a fast-growing shade…