Should You Water Your Trees in Winter? Posted February 16th, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. These days, driving across North Texas has been interesting for arborists. A lot of trees appear vibrant and green, however, among the growing green are a seemingly arbitrary population of unhealthy trees. This only shows that the extreme weather conditions in recent years have left some trees struggling. Dormant trees in DFW may appear lifeless and still at this time of the year, but it is very much active... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
SoBo’s Unique Role at Oakwood Cemetery Posted February 3rd, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under News. Photo via Rod Aydelotte, Tribune-Herald Southern Botanical was recently featured in the Waco Tribune-Herald. See the full article here: https://bit.ly/3gARyVT Memories - they are alive in every memorial garden and cemetery. And Oakwood Cemetery is a special place that has memories to share, stories to tell, and a history to preserve. Southern Botanical understands that special places require special care,... Learn More
SoBo’s Efforts to Revitalize SMU Campus Recogonized Posted February 1st, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under News. Southern Methodist University is now known as being voted one of the "Most Beautiful Campuses in America", but it hasn't always been the lush landscape you see today...
Why You Should Apply Winter Mulch Posted January 25th, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Are you ready to get busy on your lawn now that 2022 has begun? With the initial signs of fresh growth giving us a hint of inspiration despite the cold and the short days, we have the perfect way to give your garden a boost! January is an ideal time for applying winter mulch. Generally, applying mulch to borders and beds will give a wide array of benefits including improving soil quality, protecting your... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Pruning Oak Trees Posted January 21st, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. Oak trees are one of the mightiest and strongest, however, there is one troublesome issue that can really get under their skin – rather, their bark. It’s known as oak wilt, a disease that occurs when they are pruned during the wrong time of the year. In order to protect oak trees from this fatal fungal disease, there is a specific pruning window that must be followed. When you prune oak trees at the... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Dormant Oil Application for Trees and Shrubs Posted January 16th, 2022 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Before spring frees us from the season’s cold grasp, it’s best to do dormant oil application for your trees and shrubs. The cold weather can be stressful for them, and throughout the growing season, mites, scale insects, and aphids tend to lay eggs on trees until the winter months when new larvae are born. These newly-hatched pests can damage trees. Fortunately, you can help protect your trees and shrubs... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential, tree preservation