Removing a Limb from a Tree

What is the best way to deal with broken tree branches from icy weather? It is best to allow the damaged tree to thaw before attempting to work with it as your efforts may produce more damage. Do not attempt to remove ice by striking the branches. Trees are fairly...

Recommend Fast Growing Trees

We are building a house on property that has no trees. Can you recommend some fast growing trees that will shade the house? There are important questions to consider before you start selecting trees. First, consider why there are no trees on the property. It may be...

Can I be Firewise and keep my trees?

How can I be Firewise and keep my trees? Preparing your property for fire does not mean removing all your trees. There are many things you can do to make your home resistant from embers or fires that may involve simply removing overhanging branches or limbing trees up...

How Does One Propagate Weeping Yaupon Hollies

A popular method of plant propagation is by rooting your own cuttings the following is from an article by Skip Richter, Extension agent for Texas Cooperative Extension and host of “Gardening with Skip”, a weekly news segment provided free of charge by Texas...