By Vincent Debrock, Board Certified Master Arborist, TX-1336BQ What question do arborists in Central Texas hear most often? "Is it okay to prune oak trees right now?" People ask for a good reason—they fear losing their oak trees to oak wilt disease. Oak wilt is a...
Low maintenance and an appealing year-round view make artificial turf attractive to many property owners. While convenient, it is essential to take a critical look at how your plans affect your trees before installing the artificial turf. Plan Now for Long-Term...
Property owners in Central Texas are concerned about their trees following the recent ice storms. The certified arborists at Heritage Tree Care can provide you with up-to-date, knowledgeable answers to your questions. 1. Will my tree die if it's badly damaged? If...
KXAN Television: Local News KXAN-TV News, Austin, Texas by: Cora Neas, Kelsey Thompson February 8, 2023 Master Arborist Vincent Debrock, co-owner of Heritage Tree Care, discusses how the recent ice storm can affect the spread of oak wilt in the area. Click to read:...
You are not alone if you're wondering what the sticky stuff covering your car is. Many in Central Texas are dealing with the same headache. “Don’t worry, your trees are not dying, and that prized pecan or oak tree will be just fine. The sticky substance coating your...
Trees planted in heavily populated areas face challenging environmental conditions, such as urban heat island effects, air pollution, compacted soils, high pH, and poor drainage. To keep our trees healthy, we should carefully keep their soil healthy and provide enough...
Every tree service company in Austin has been swamped with calls since the unusual freeze in February 2021. As a result, property owners lost mature trees ranging from live oaks to palm trees, and thousands of additional trees were damaged. Unfortunately, untrained...
Every year, Heritage Tree Care removes trees that have fallen, split, or become dangerous. The sad thing is that most of these tree losses were preventable with knowledgeable care when the trees were young. Structural Tree Pruning Promotes Sound Tree Health Structural...
Most tree lovers and long-term Austinites have heard the story of the Treaty Oak, a heritage oak tree located near downtown Austin. It is a majestic reminder of the beauty, longevity, and resilience of live oak trees. You can learn more about the Treaty Oak and its...