Tree care advice
Tree care written for Central Texas
Not generic advice scraped from a national site. Oak wilt, the pruning calendar, and what actually fails in our storms.
Oak wilt in Central Texas: how to spot it before it takes the street
How oak wilt spreads through Central Texas live oaks, the symptoms to look for, and what treatment actually achieves. From Austin arborists.
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When to trim oak trees in Austin, and when not to touch them
The right months to prune oaks in Central Texas, why February through June is off limits, and how much of a crown can safely be removed at once.
June 2, 2026
What tree removal actually costs in Austin, and why quotes vary so much
Real Austin tree removal price ranges, the five factors that move the number, permit requirements, and what homeowners insurance will and will not cover.
May 19, 2026
Storm season tree prep: what actually reduces the risk
Which trees fail in Central Texas storms and why, what preventative work genuinely reduces risk, and what to do in the first hour after a tree comes down.
April 8, 2026
Seven signs a tree is failing, and which ones mean call today
How to tell whether a tree is dying, stressed or structurally unsound, which warning signs are urgent, and which can wait for a scheduled inspection.
March 11, 2026
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