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Anacacho Orchid Tree – Bauhinia congesta
Anacacho orchid tree is one of my personal favorite small to mid size trees. It’s great for a focal point ornamental or for getting a tree into tight spaces. The tree is native to western central Texas; Austin is slightly outside of the tree’s natural range, but it does thrive here. The tree’s canopy tends…
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2011 Texas Tree Conference – Building Bridges with Arboriculture
The annual Texas Tree Conference will be held in Waco on October 5th -7th. The best arborists in the state will be meeting to learn from researchers and leaders in the industry. Laymen are welcome, too.
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Rainwater Harvesting / Collection
I want to believe my exhaustive arborist skills are the saving grace for all trees; the reality is rain does more good than anything. Unless, I am able to provide trees with rainwater on demand! Hello rainwater harvesting.
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Now Hiring Arborist / Salesman
We are currently looking to hire an ISA certified arborist for a sales position. Come join our team of knowledgeable tree workers and help keep Austin Green!
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Our New Employee – the Mini Skid Steer
We got a new worker recently. A new machine to help us load and haul heavy logs. I’ve been a long time hater of equipment. It’s just more
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Treaty Oak in Austin
The Treaty Oak is a southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Treaty Oak Park on Baylor St. between 5th and 6th downtown. This historic tree is said to be over 500 years old. In 1927, our green piece of history was inducted into the American Forestry hall of fame. They said it to be…
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All About Monterrey Oaks
Monterrey oaks (also known as Mexican white oak) started getting popular as a planting choice about 10 years ago. There are a few scattered specimens around town that are older than this, but not many. So far, this tree is proving to be a hardy tree to the area and it is oak wilt resistant.…
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Critters Getting on Your House Through the Trees?
Racoons, squirrels, rats, you name it. If it can climb, it wants in your house. I frequently get called out to bid a tree trimming jobs where the only goal is to cut the tree back far enough so that wild life can’t use it to get on the roof. Take my recommendation and don’t…
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Fall Color on Live Oak Trees? Senescence.
Live Oaks are semi-evergreen; so, why am I writing about fall color on a live oak? Sometimes live oaks will produce fall color. But, usually not in the fall. When it happens it’s in the winter. I was somewhere between Hamilton Pool and Johnson City driving between jobs when I ran across these shining examples.
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The Waller Creek Project
The City of Austin has been planning for some time now to do a major restoration to Waller creek. If you are not familiar with this creek, it is one of the major tributaries that funnel into Lady Bird Lake on the east side of downtown, mostly along Red River, just west of IH-35. Waterloo…