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Andrew Johnson is the owner of Central Texas Tree Care, a leading tree service provider in Central Texas (Travis County and surrounding areas) offering services such as pruning and removals, cabling and bracing as well as arborist reports, diagnostics, pest management, fertilization and Austin tree service trusts. For more information please visit http://www.centraltexastreecare.com.
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 Keeping Your Tree Soil HealthyA tree is as healthy as the soil it sits in. And yet, a trees soil is often overlooked. So what can you do to improve your tree's soil? Managing Wood-boring InsectsTo keep your trees healthy, one will want to watch out for what is called wood-boring insects. These insects are considered secondary invaders, which means if your tree is already unhealthy, infestation of these insects will only damage them more. So what can you do to avoid these wood-boring creatures? According to the local extension agency, here are a few good horticultural practices: Saving Money with TreesEverybody is looking for ways to cut energy costs these days. According to the Department of Energy, strategic planting of as few as three trees can provide the average household with an energy savings of between $100-$250 annually. How can you use trees to save energy? States Prosecuting for Driving and TextingDriving and texting used to just be a bad and dangerous idea. Now in many states it is illegal and can get you a DWT or Driving While Texting ticket. Are Deer Eating Your TreesThe deer population in many states is rampant and as humans encroach more on the wildlife and their grazing grounds, it is no wonder there is a problem with the mix. Protecting Your Trees RootsThere is a common belief that a trees root system is reflected by its crown above. Unfortunately this is not true. So if you are looking to dig around your tree, whether it is to plant other plants or even to build something such as a house or garage, its best to understand how a trees root systems work so that you can protect your tree's health. Pruning Your Flowering TreesPruning hardwood trees usually occurs when the tree is dormant and before new growth begins. The reason this is done is so that one can see the tree's branch structure and know where to make pruning cuts. The Competition Between Trees and GrassLooking across grassy prairies or even grasslands, how often do you see trees? Rarely you say? This is due to the fact trees and grass are somewhat incompatible plant types and despite this fact, we see them put together time and time again in urban settings. Misinformation About Tree CareWhen it comes to caring for our trees, many of us rely on information passed down to us from our family or friends. Topping Your Trees And The Damage It Can CauseTrees grow; there is no doubt about it. And with all of their growth comes at times, interference with overhead lines or potential breakage.
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