Tree Health & Maintenance

Why Tree Health Matters for Your Property

Healthy trees add beauty and value to your property. They provide shade that lowers cooling costs, improve air quality, and create a pleasant outdoor environment. But trees can't tell you when something's wrong. By the time you notice obvious problems like dead branches or wilting leaves, the tree may already be seriously compromised.

Regular tree health assessments catch problems early when they're easier and less expensive to fix. Diseases, pest infestations, nutrient deficiencies, and structural weaknesses all develop slowly over time. Professional monitoring helps your trees live longer and stay stronger through all seasons.

In Forney's climate, trees face unique challenges. Our hot summers, occasional droughts, and unpredictable ice storms all stress trees. Combined with our clay soil and common local pests, your trees need expert care to thrive. That's where our comprehensive tree care services make a real difference.

Our Tree Health Services

We offer complete tree health care designed to keep your landscape thriving:

• Health assessments: Thorough inspections that identify diseases, pest problems, structural issues, and environmental stress.
• Pest and disease treatment: Targeted treatments for common problems like bagworms, borers, fungal infections, and bacterial diseases.
• Soil testing and fertilization: We analyze your soil and apply proper nutrients to support healthy growth.
• Deep root watering: During drought conditions, we provide supplemental watering that reaches deep root systems.
• Preventive pruning: Regular trimming that removes problem branches before they cause issues.
• Cabling and bracing: Structural support for trees with weak branches or multiple trunks that need stabilization.

We create customized maintenance plans based on your specific trees and their needs. Some trees need quarterly attention while others do fine with annual checkups.

Warning Signs Your Tree Needs Help

Visible Symptoms

Learn to spot these common warning signs that indicate your tree is struggling. Discolored leaves outside of fall, especially yellowing or browning during the growing season, often signal nutrient problems or disease. Premature leaf drop, sparse foliage, or leaves that are smaller than normal also indicate stress.

Dead or dying branches are serious concerns. If you see branches without leaves during summer or bark peeling away from the trunk, the tree needs immediate attention. Fungal growth at the base, mushrooms growing from the trunk, or visible cavities and holes all suggest internal decay.

Less Obvious Problems

Some issues are harder to spot. Trees leaning more than they used to might have root problems. Cracks in the trunk or major branches indicate structural weakness. If you notice sawdust around the base or holes in the bark, wood-boring insects may be attacking your tree.

Don't ignore changes in your tree's appearance or growth patterns. When in doubt, call us for a professional inspection. Our certified arborists can diagnose problems and recommend solutions before the tree becomes dangerous or dies.

Benefits of Ongoing Maintenance

Just like you maintain your car with regular oil changes, your trees need consistent care to perform their best. Our maintenance programs include scheduled visits where we monitor tree health, address small problems before they grow, and keep your landscape looking great year-round.

Regular maintenance costs less than emergency treatments or tree replacement. When we catch diseases early, simple treatments often solve the problem. Wait until the tree is dying, and you might need expensive removal and replacement. Prevention is always cheaper than crisis management. Plus, healthy trees are safer trees. They're less likely to drop branches or fall during storms, protecting your property and family.

Frequently Asked Questions