Homeowner’s vista pruning: stand at the viewing point, use four safe techniques, and respect the 25–33% live foliage limit. Know when to DIY or call an…
Open the View, Save the Tree: Vista Pruning for Homeowners (25–33%) Read More »
Mid‑July is the recovery checkpoint. Help a freeze damaged live oak by waiting to prune, keeping soil watered and mulched, and calling an arborist for…
Homeowners: Wait Until Mid‑July Before Cutting a Freeze Damaged Live Oak Read More »
Follow an 8 step plan to stop the insects causing honeydew, remove sooty mold safely, and know when to call an ISA certified arborist.
Don’t Just Wash It: 8 Steps for Homeowners to Fix Sooty Mold on Trees Read More »
Prune reachable webs, protect beneficial insects, and reserve Bt or spinosad for canopy nests in a mechanical first plan you can follow.
Mechanical First Fall Webworm Control for Homeowners, No Broad Sprays Read More »
Root pruning advice homeowners can use: safe DIY steps for small trees, the 2–3 inch and 30% limits, and when to hire an ISA certified arborist.
DIY Safe Root Pruning for Homeowners: Keep Cuts Under 30% or Call a Pro Read More »
Homeowners’ practical guide to tree cabling: how it works, key hardware and inspection timing, when to skip it, and what to ask an arborist.
Homeowners: Tree Cabling, Three Year Inspection Plan and What to Ask Read More »
Texas live oak owners: learn when ball moss needs action, safe removal and prevention steps, and when to call an ISA Certified Arborist.
Only Act When Ball Moss Shades Growth on Texas Oaks Read More »
Homeowners: triage hazards, water and mulch, then monitor regrowth after hail. Learn the 50% trunk loss rule and a 6 step checklist to protect trees.
Save Hail Damaged Trees: 50% Trunk Rule and 6 Steps for Homeowners Read More »
A homeowner’s triage for mushrooms at a tree’s base: spot visual warning signs, take immediate safety steps, and know when to call an ISA arborist for…
Dallas Homeowners: Quick Triage for Mushrooms at a Tree’s Base Read More »
Use this permit ready, planner-focused checklist to commission an ISA certified arborist report, match TPZ and TPP requirements, and speed your permit…
8 Elements of a Permit Ready Arborist Report for Developers and Owners Read More »
