2011 Spring

Calendar of Events: — Friday Feb. 25 thru Sunday Feb. 27 — 15th Annual All Texas Garden Show Arlington Convention Center Bring your photos and questions. Our I.S.A. Certified Arborist will be there to answer all your tree care questions. — Saturday April 16 — 2011 Live Green Expo Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek, [...]

by Kevin Bassett, I.S.A. Certified Arborist Splitting in branches and trunks is great reason for concern and action.  Trees can split in a number of ways.  The most common split occurs where two branches join in a tight “V” shaped fork.  Many times the two branches are of nearly equal size.  Arborists term this type [...]

by Kevin Bassett – I.S.A. Certified Arborist Surface roots in the lawn can be a big nuisance.  Nevertheless, there is a number of ways to address them successfully.  It is important to understand that a healthy root system is vital to a tree’s health.  Roots perform a number of fundamental functions including the absorption of [...]

Fort Worth’s Trinity Park to Host the 2011 Texas Tree Climbing Championship Members of our pro­duc­tion crews are honing their skills in preparation for the 2011 Texas Tree Climbing Championship to be held in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21.  The event is free and open to the public.  [...]

I have property outside of the metroplex. Can I get quality tree care outside Arborilogical Services’ regional service area? by Ben Thomas – I.S.A. Certified Arborist While our regional service area is extensive, clients occasionally ask if we can provide quality tree care on properties outside the Metroplex.  The short answer is yes. Clients outside [...]

I’m Told My Trees Have an Iron Deficiency.  What Does That Mean and Can It Be Managed? by Sarah Brackin, I.S.A. Certified Arborist Iron Deficiency in trees is a common problem in North Central Texas.  It is most frequently seen in a neighborhood with Red Oak, Sweetgum, or Silver Maple that never reaches a dark [...]

by Kevin Bassett, I.S.A. Certified Arborist If you are purchasing a new or an older home with established trees, it is an excellent idea to have one of our Certified Arborists inspect the trees prior to locking in the deal.  Just as buyers need a home inspection to evaluate the house’s foundation, roofing, heating and [...]