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Promote Healthy Soil Activity Fertilize Fall fertilization is important to maintaining healthy trees. Tree Shepherds utilizes a specific formula for the fall, which promotes root growth. For more information on tree fertilization, please click here. Mulch Unprocessed mulch helps maintain…
Healthy Soil Promotes Healthy Trees The Tree Shepherds fertilization program is built around the fact that healthy soil promotes the growth and maintenance of healthy trees. But what is healthy soil? For soil to be healthy it must be alive…
Post Oaks Sensitive Root Systems Post Oaks are very tough trees. If left undisturbed in their natural environment, they can live to be over 300 years old. However, when their root systems are compromised by nearby construction and over watering…
A tree, correctly planted and cared for, can add sizable value to your home. In a study done by the US Forest Service, trees were found to increase property values in three key areas: Urban Trees Need Proper Care Trees…
It is a rare neighborhood in North Texas that does not have a crepe myrtle or two planted along its streets. Crepe myrtles bloom in the summer, adding color and pop to any landscape. But like any plant in your…
Staking a tree at planting is not always necessary. If it is done improperly, it can cause serious problems for the tree. Below are some dos and don’ts for staking a tree. When is it Necessary to Stake a Tree?…
By Beau Propes, Composting Expert, Owner of EarthKindServices.com A great way to help trees, especially when they are stressed, is by adding organic matter to the soil. This can be done by spreading organic compost, or top dressing with compost…
Hackberry trees in Denton County are being hit by hard by moth larvae. The small green caterpillar eats the flesh out of the leaves, leaving only the veins. The defoliation can make a hackberry tree appear as if it is…
Trees that have been planted too deeply are, unfortunately, a very common problem in the urban landscape. How can you tell if your tree is planted too deeply? Where’s the Root Flare? Trees aren’t supposed to look like telephone poles…