Hurricane season is upon us, so it’s time to get prepared for the weather that lies ahead. Often times the first thing we do before a storm is stock up on essential supplies and make sure our homes and families are protected. However, we should also be thinking about our trees and the damage they could [...]
To keep your yard looking as attractive as possible, you periodically need to have your trees trimmed to keep them in good shape. Until you actually need to trim your trees, you may be completely unaware of how much it costs. The cost of tree trimming varies depending on a number of factors including whether you [...]
While we need trees within our city of Houston, TX to provide shade, clean the air, and offer a home for wildlife, preventing tree roots from interfering with infrastructure is a continuous issue. Active tree root management is now a critical part of best practices in tree planting. It’s no longer acceptable to plant a tree [...]
It’s finally spring time! As a homeowner, you may be beginning to envision planting trees to enhance the aesthetic of your yard. However, planting a tree isn’t as simple as digging a hole. Trees require special care so they can stay healthy all year long without posing a hazard to people or animals. Proper tree care [...]
It’s easy to overlook your trees during the winter because they usually require less care than the rest of your property. But, you can’t completely ignore the needs of your trees! If you haven't gotten started on your spring tree care preparations yet, you're in luck! Punxsutawney Phil, the hundred-year-old groundhog, saw his shadow predicting another [...]
As a property owner, you have the responsibility of keeping your trees healthy throughout all seasons. Proactive tree care is essential for the ongoing health of your trees. Trees in urban areas require special care because they are under increased stress due to their surroundings. An aging tree will gradually weaken due to decay and general [...]
Because tree trimming is dangerous work, most homeowners wisely leave tree trimming and tree removals to qualified professionals. But what makes one tree service more qualified than another? Are all tree care professionals qualified to do your work? Not all tree care companies are fully qualified to do your work. It is your job as the [...]
Jones Road Tree Service is proud to announce that owner, and ISA Certified Arborist, David Mauk has recently become a “Certified Treecare Safety Professional” (CTSP) through the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). This certification has been a long journey with lots of hard work for David. The journey does not end with the title, but merely [...]
Spring is here, and that means it's time to take a good look at your trees. Specifically, you should look out for any dead or decaying branches, limbs over structures or other areas that could cause harm, and insect activity. When pruning, a general rule of thumb is to never remove more than 25% of the live foliage. Pruning [...]
