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.…
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…
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…
The Emerald Ash Borer has killed billions of ash trees in the United States, and as one researcher has stated, “it is likely to kill billions more.” The exotic pest is a serious threat to ash trees in the United…
Freezing temperatures, during the winter months, are normal for most of the United States. This includes Southwestern states, such as Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. While healthy native trees are the most likely to recover fully from a winter storm,…
Trees add value to any landscape. They offer shade in the hot summer months and can significantly lower your air conditioning bills. And as any homeowner or business owner in North Texas knows, that can mean hundreds of dollars in…
Background The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been discovered in Denton, County. The ISA Certified Arborists want to make sure that our customers and the community at large have accurate information and with proper knowledge can decide how they want…
The Live oak is not native to Denton County, but thrives exceptionally well in our area. It is native across the southern gulf coastal plain over into central Texas. There is a variety (or a separate species, depending on the…
The unusual weather this year has set up conditions for a very obscure moth to come out of obscurity and defoliate many of the hackberries in southern Denton County. The moth larvae is a small green caterpillar about 1/2 inch…
Sometimes developers, the city, and the homeowners get it right. This park is just south of 1171 on Regency Park Court. The “Lone Tree” is a gorgeous Post oak that was spared and became the focal point of this park.…
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