Arborist and Tree

03/31/2024

Looks like the Easter bunny 🐰 has visited my cabbages this fine morning. 😉

Happy Easter!

01/14/2024

Join us for our First Wednesday Webinar on February 7th, 2024. Fruit Tree Primer with Dr. James Downer & Dr. Ben Faber. You can register online at https://wcisa.net/meeting/10090

04/12/2023

How many certified arborists do we have out there following this page? How many want to become arborists? The pic here is my job site yesterday, an Alamo trunk injection, for Oak Wilt protection.

02/01/2023

It is freezing cold here in central Texas, at least for a few more days. You might have been worried about your trees after the 2021 super freeze that damaged so many trees. Recently I gave a presentation to the Central Texas Master Gardeners about how energy levels in trees are impacted by pruning. Within that presentation is woven information about how our trees are impacted by extreme weather events. Here is a link to the pdf. https://swansontree.com/presentations-%26-handouts while you are on the site check out the video too!

Want to protect your trees from the next freeze or help your trees recover from the 2021 freeze? Call email or text us to set up a quote.

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254-753-5885
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09/05/2022

Though still a relatively new ecological concept, tree-related microhabitats (TreMs) present interesting opportunities for multidisciplinary research from remote sensing to biodiversity conservation. This recent study from a scientist and her partners underscores the importance of international perspectives and applications of TreMs, reshaping our understanding of trees’ influence on complex forest systems from Western Europe to the U.S. and beyond.

forests host about two-thirds of the world’s biodiversity?! Forests play a key role in tackling biodiversity erasure worldwide.

Tree-related microhabitats measure biodiversity, but what is a TreM? They include:

Tree cavities
Tree injuries or exposed wood
Crown dead wood
Fungi or fungi-like organisms dependent on wood
Structures dependent on wood (nests, etc.)
Any woody growth, resin, or gum

This systemic review addresses the value of biodiversity indicators, forest management impacts, and local factors associated with TreMs.

Check out "Tree-Related Microhabitats Are Promising Yet Underused Tools for Biodiversity and Nature Conservation: A Systematic Review for International Perspectives" at https://www.nrs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/64582

09/05/2022

Many people think the worst part of a long, hot, and dry summer is the need for irrigation. However, what really happens is that the beneficial fungi and bacteria stop doing their jobs of mining nutrients for our plants. Here in central Texas the water in the water towers became so hot we didn't need our home hot water heaters for showers...the same water is used for irrigation (well water users are a bit different) and our soil temps were just too high and our plants suffered. Recently we began getting rain and the soil temps dropped to the point that microb activity ramped up. The peppers and tomatoes have instantly responded to new nutrient flood!

08/28/2022

One heck of branch!

06/13/2022

Studying for the ISA Arborist exam? What to start your journey? The Georgia Arborist Association has made the study class available to the public.

https://youtu.be/sqvyaLj72go

About: Over seven sessions, instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tr...

04/21/2022

To be a great arborist sometimes one has to hang out with other arborists, work together, and have free open exchanges about ideas. Find yourself a mentor or be a mentor for others...you never know what will happen. Sometimes you might wind up friends for life.

03/18/2022

I have a commercial page as well. Follow the link to learn more about Central Texas plant health care.

https://www.facebook.com/SwansonTree/

Tree health care services including Oak Wilt treatments, fertilization, tree and ornamental pest con