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...
PBS Television: Central Texas Gardener KLRU-TV, Austin, Texas Producer: Linda Lehmusvirta October 24, 2019 Header Photo Credit: Central Texas Gardener Vincent Debrock of Heritage Tree Care talks with host John Hart Asher about climate change and the impact trees have...
KLBJ News Radio Out on a Limb KLBJ Radio, Austin, Texas by Tom Spencer August 31, 2019 Vincent Debrock of Heritage Tree Care was the first guest on the radio show Out on a Limb hosted by Tom Spencer. He discusses how his love of trees developed from childhood, his...
Friends of the Buda Library Tree Naming Dedication Ceremony City of Buda Municipal Complex by Friends of the Buda Library August 31, 2019 After a heritage oak tree was relocated the City of Buda municipal grounds, Friends of the Buda Library coordinated a naming...
How important are trees if you're an Austin area realtor or homeowner? Majestic Live Oaks. Tons of shade. Nestled among mature trees. Wooded landscape. You’ve probably used words just like these to describe your own property listings. They're important because the...
Is Wildfire a Risk in Texas? We love our trees in Central Texas. It’s one reason we live here. But as more and more people move to the edges of urban areas, we become part of the wildland/urban interface, which can be more...