How Long Do Shrubs Last?

Many property owners often confuse shrubs with trees in terms of care. Rather, they confuse the shrub’s lifespan with that of a tree. If taken care of, trees have a long lifespan, but the same cannot be said for a shrub. Unfortunately, your shrub will reach the end of its life sooner than you might…

Control the Destructive Path of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

According to Emerald Ash Borer Information Network, the EAB is an invasive species of beetle that was first discovered near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The EAB has left a graveyard of dead ash trees standing in its destructive wake, and now it’s here in Dallas/Ft. Worth. There are some things that everyone can do to…

Texas Oak Wilt Prevention

Texas Oak wilt (also called oak decline) is caused by a fungus. On red oaks, one of its main symptoms is discoloration of the leaves which starts at the outside edges and progresses inward. On live oaks, the veins of the leaves die first, becoming yellow or brown. A pervasive tree disease, the prevention of…

What Does An Arborist Do?

If you have trees on your property that need attention or removal, or you need advice on the status, health or upkeep of your trees, you are looking for the assistance of an arborist.  But what actually is an Arborist?  Professional arborists do a lot more than just climbing trees with chainsaws. What is an…