Texas Tree Surgeons

06/17/2026

Stripping trees of their interior growth impares their ability to produce food, leads to decay, and makes them prone to breakage.

“Lion tailing” is stripping out the interior growth on the inside of the tree canopy, leaving only a small amount of leaves at the end of the branch. This i

06/12/2026

Timing is essential in treating spider mites on trees. Because these insects prefer hot and dry conditions we treat them during July-August.

Spider mites may be small, but they can have a huge effect on the health of trees. These tiny arachnid pests are common on urban trees in North Texas, aff

06/08/2026

Summer when its dryer, the soil can harden and crack. Mulch can help create a stable, permeable layer that can regulate moisture better than the underlying soil. Which means less water waste, and slower evaporation.

Is Mulch Really That Important?At Texas Tree Surgeons, we love trees and we love our customers, and we have created a series of articles covering tree bas

06/05/2026

You might say we are obsessed with mulch, and you wouldn't be wrong. Don't underestimate this tree super food.

Mulch plays an important role in soil health, root development, moisture retention, and overall tree vitality.

06/02/2026

Crape myrtles can thrive in many types of soil, such as the alkaline, dark clay that is present in much of North Texas. The species most commonly found in North Texas is Lagerstroemia indica, which can flower in a range of colors. Left to grow, this species of crape myrtle can reach a height of about 20 feet, with a spread of about 20 feet as well. Other varieties of crape myrtle may exhibit different growing patterns and sizes at maturity.

Crape myrtles (also crepe myrtles), seen by many as something between a bush and a tree, are often misunderstood and, as a result, not well cared for. Properly

05/30/2026

While crape myrtles trees are relatively low maintenance, a few region-specific care practices can make a meaningful difference in their health and appearance.

Crape myrtles are a favorite across the Dallas-Fort Worth area thanks to their vibrant summer blooms, adaptability, and long season of interest.

05/27/2026

Simply put, turf grass and trees do not come from the same natural environment. In an urban environment, turf grass and trees are artificially united in a single ecosystem.

One of the perennial questions our arborists hear from customers is how to get more grass to grow under their trees. Whether it is from canopy shade or root gro

05/23/2026

It's hot. If you think it, your trees feel it too. If you need a gentle reminder how you should be watering your trees we have a magnet we are more than happy to send you. Just let us know.

05/17/2026

Growing grass in shaded areas like under a tree is a challenge due to most grasses having opposing needs of trees.

In an urban environment, turf grass and trees are artificially united in a single ecosystem.

05/15/2026

How to Identify Oak Wilt

🌀 Dead wood or defoliation in oaks

🌀Production of small leaves on trunks and large limbs after dieback

🌀Leaves with browning at edges (red oaks) or along veins (live oaks)

🌀Fungal mats forming on surface of wood, starting out gray- or buff-colored and turning black as they age

🌀Cracking and peeling bark

🌀Visible insect activity

While these signs do not necessarily indicate Oak Wilt, presence of one or more of them may indicate possible infection.