Lightning is a real danger to humans and nature alike. Lightning tends to strike places of high conductivity, making it especially dangerous to trees which are tall and contain a lot of water. In fact, trees are the most common sufferers of lightning strikes. A tree hit by lightning in the past is still in…
The foundation of a healthy tree is regular tree pruning by an experienced tree care provider. Failure to enlist the help of a trained tree care specialist can result in deterioration of a tree’s structure, a misshapen appearance, or unsafe conditions for your tree and nearby people. By pruning your trees on a regular basis,…
Need a qualified speaker for an event or class? Want to learn more about trees, their care in general or how they relate to property value? Do you know what to look for in an Arborist? Rick Zampino “Dr Z-Tree” is an experienced speaker and recognized as an expert in the field of Arboriculture (the…
There are Arborists out there that still have a difficult time understanding tree health, so for the average homeowner, it can be mind boggling. I have mentioned in previous articles that when thinking about your trees, please understand that they are living organisms. Too many times they are treated as ornaments (objects). When you consider them as living…
If you have trees on your property, you could benefit from a tree consultant. Proper tree maintenance and diagnosis is better left up to a certified arborist. They will have the proper training, and education to diagnose any size tree that needs to be removed. Diagnosing and removing trees from your property can require various procedures,…
When it comes to lawn and tree care most experts will agree that tree removal, including comparatively ‘simple’ jobs like trimming back large branches, is a job best left to professionals. Stories abound about property damage, injuries, and even deaths resulting from individuals attempting to remove large trees or heavy branches from their property without…
Local forecasters in North Texas call for another stormy spring this year. Homeowners’ often associate heavy, wet winter snows with tree damage but high winds are just as destructive. While broken tree limbs can’t always be prevented, proper maintenance reduces the chances of that happening. Preparing for spring storms should include a careful assessment of your trees by an…
Are you concerned about the foundation of your home moving? Are there trees nearby? If so, those trees could be the cause of that movement. A structural engineer may be able to identify the source of the movement but an ISA Certified Arborist can confirm that source if it is related to the trees. This…
Tree thief, is the green vegetative growth most obvious in the dormant season on deciduous trees. In this area of North Texas, it is found most often on Elm species such as Hack berry (Celtis Occendenialis), American Elm (Ulmus americana), and Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia ) and Bois d’Arc (Maclura pomifera). When present on other…
Why are we are seeing different shades of green on Live Oak Trees? Some trees have a silverish tone, others have a bronzeish appearance to the leaves. This is due to an infestation of mites feeding on the foliage that have been present for months. Mites have a mouth part like a mosquito that they…
