I was on a local property in central Austin this summer, when I was introduced to a new invader to our town. At first I had no way to identify this vine. No one knew about it, and there were no seedpods or flowers to help identify it. Local inquiries amongst my peers led me nowhere, so I [...]
I was recently on a property in north central Austin, when I was introduced (by the local homeowner) to a remarkable tree phenomenon I have never been exposed to before. As a local arborist who has been practicing since 1993, I though I was aware of most tree related phenomena, at least in the United States. I am [...]
Since the devastating fires in Bastrop County in September, we have been involved in several fire-related projects in the Bastrop area. The fires devastated large areas of Bastrop County, and left more than 1,500 people homeless. The effects of the Bastrop fires have been considerable. The pine woods, for which the area is well known, have been [...]
Construction of an in-ground can have severe and often long-lasting negative effects on trees. To minimize stress and long-term damage, protecting trees before construction begins and continuing throughout the entire process is generally necessary. Although there are many things to consider, we always start with the most important factor: how close are the trees to the pool and where [...]
Tell them what you’re going to tell them: Spanish oaks are decreasing in numbers aroundAustin. Why does this matter? In and around greater Austin, Spanish oaks can be found growing, especially on rocky slopes and in greenbelt areas. These trees grow in their natural niche among the ash junipers (cedars), native Texas ash trees, occasional [...]
