Austin & Surrounding Areas
Straight advice from the crew — when to prune, how oak wilt spreads, what to do when a tree comes down, and which trees actually survive a Texas summer.
Everything here comes out of jobs we've actually done around Austin and Central Texas.
Timing matters more than technique for Central Texas trees. Here's the pruning calendar we actually work to across Austin, and the two months you should never touch an oak.
Read Article: When to Trim Your Trees in Central Texas (and When to Wait)Most trees that fail give warning signs for months. Learn the seven our crew looks for on every estimate — and which ones mean call today rather than next spring.
Read Article: 7 Signs a Tree Needs to Come Down Before It FallsThe first hour after storm damage matters. A step-by-step guide to staying safe, protecting your insurance claim, and knowing what you should never try to cut yourself.
Read Article: A Tree Just Came Down. Here's Exactly What to Do First.We spend a lot of time cutting down trees that were never going to make it here. These are the species that actually thrive in Austin's heat, drought and limestone soil.
Read Article: The Best Trees to Plant in Central Texas (From a Crew That Removes the Wrong Ones)Oak wilt has killed entire neighborhoods' worth of live oaks around Austin. The good news: the main way it spreads is entirely within your control.
Read Article: Oak Wilt in Central Texas: How It Spreads and How to Stop ItCedar, pine, composite or ranch rail? A straight comparison of what each material actually costs, how long it lasts in Texas sun, and where the money really goes.
Read Article: Choosing the Right Fence for Your Texas PropertyMost privacy hedges go hollow and leggy because of how they're cut, not what they are. The shaping rule that keeps a screen full all the way down.
Read Article: Hedge and Shrub Care: Keeping Screens Dense From the Ground UpAsk us directly. We'll come look at the tree for free and tell you honestly what it needs — even if the answer is "nothing yet".
