By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist Cortland Estates creates an inviting look to its exterior with a team of landscaping professionals who trim the lawns, plant flowers, and maintain the trees. Last week Canopy Tree Service provided the trees with a maintenance tree trim. Using pole saws our workers performed selective pruning on mostly young trees. […]
Brown Leaves Signal Tree Death
By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist Suddenly, a healthy Live Oak tree in Castle Hills turned brown. Located in the Woods of Castle Hills office complex, the tree looked increasingly vulnerable to limb or trunk failure. For no apparent reason. At first the property managers suspected transitory freeze damage. Lower temperatures had damaged much of the […]
Root flare Important to Tree Stability
By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist Before I put my climbing harness on and enter a tree to do tree trimming,I do a multi-part tree inspection. When I see that a tree’s roots flare out at the base, I am pleased. Root flare is an important element for healthy trees. First, it allows for proper root […]
Open Cavity Exposes Tree Defect
By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist Heartwood forms the core and innermost layer of the trunk and branches. It provides structural support for the tree, allowing it to stand upright despite strong winds or heavy rain. Did you know it can get damaged and that tree defect be mostly invisible to a San Antonio home owner? […]
Leaning Trees Fix
By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist Leaning trees can be a beautiful addition to any home’s landscape – until they become a safety hazard. If you’re worried that your leaning tree might damage your property, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the dangers of leaning trees and provide tips for […]
Tree Root Problems Can Lead to Removal
By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist Do you have a tree in your yard that looks like it’s beginning to die? The roots of a tree nourish and stabilize the tree. Environmental disturbances can compromise this important role. Common residential tree root problems can be caused by an enlarged driveway or new pool. At first this […]
Protecting Your Home From Tree Damage
By Lucas Rumancik, Certified Arborist The safety of your property is top of mind for most San Antonio homeowners, especially when it comes to trees. After all, a large Oak tree that collapses can cause serious tree damage to whatever is in its path. Fortunately, there are ways to assess the risk of tree collapse […]
Tree Shade Impacts Lawns
By Clarence Rumancik Trees Shade vs Grass Homeowners often face an issue with tree shade affecting the health of their grass, especially during the Spring and Summer. Customers of Canopy Tree Service frequently inquire about remedying dead grass below their trees. While families enjoy the sun protection provided by trees, they also realize the negative […]
Commercial Tree Trimming at Union Square
By Melinda Magee. Business Manager Dozens of well-maintained, mature Live Oaks dot Union Square. Commercial tree trimming at this Class A office complex adds value. Over the years, Canopy Tree Service has taken care of the trees here. We prune dead or diseased limbs so they don’t fall on people or cars. Insurance, plus experienced […]
Visiting Bastrop State Park with Burned Pines
Since a fire destroyed the beautiful trees in Bastrop State Park in 2011, the idea of visiting or camping at the park seemed unappealing. The fires impacted 96 percent of the park, leaving thousands of acres of burned pines. I remember what it used to look like with a unique pine-oak forest of thick, […]