Spring Landscaping Tips Posted March 6th, 2024 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Soil & Plant Analysis. It’s almost spring! With the weather in Texas beginning to warm up, it is important to start planning various landscape maintenance tasks to get your lawn, garden, trees, and irrigation ready for the season. Starting early is crucial if you want to have the best-looking yard in your neighborhood. If you are anything like our crew at Southern Botanical, you understand your outdoor space is a valuable... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Gall Wasps in Dallas, Texas: Apple Oak Galls Posted October 27th, 2023 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. Galls are abnormal growths or structures that form on the leaves, stems, or branches of trees as a result of insect activity. The oak apple wasp, in particular, is known for its remarkable ability to manipulate the growth of oak trees to create a safe haven for its offspring. Tags: Diagnostic & Treatment, Tree Care
Landscape Management Magazine Highlights Innovative Technology at Southern Botanical Posted October 24th, 2023 by lindy.admin & filed under News. Southern Botanical recognized for its use of innovative technology
How to Properly Prune Tree Suckers and Epicormic Sprouts Posted October 20th, 2023 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. Tree suckers (aka epicormic sprouts), those seemingly spontaneous shoots that appear along the trunk and branches of trees, can both intrigue and perplex arborists and tree lovers. Tags: Diagnostic & Treatment, Tree Care
Tree Suckers: Understanding Epicormic Sprouts Posted October 20th, 2023 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. Does your tree have suckers? Schedule a free 30 minute consultation with a Certified Arborist. Tags: Diagnostic & Treatment, Tree Care, tree preservation
Why Live Oaks Produce Suckers (aka Epicormic Sprouts) Posted October 20th, 2023 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. Have you noticed your live oak trees producing lots of small, twiggy branches? These are called epicormic sprouts and are a strategic stress response that certain trees use to protect their health. Schedule a free 30 minute consultation with a Certified Arborist to learn more. Tags: Diagnostic & Treatment, Tree Care, tree preservation