Embark Tree and Landscape Services - Houston, TX

A beautifully maintained landscape gives each of us a sense of pride and belonging. When our property is aesthetically pleasing, it increases our property value, sense of community, and pride. Research has shown that a well maintained community usually offers lower crime rates, thus also instilling a sense of safety in a beautiful environment.

One way to maintain your trees is by the art of pruning. It is a horticultural practice that transforms the shape and growth of trees. Tree pruning can be an art form. Our Certified Arborists have state of the art equipment available and have been trained in the “art” of keeping the environment natural.

Just as important as the cosmetics of pruning; we also understand that each tree, plant or shrub, may have a different pruning requirement cycle. Our arborists adhere to industry endorsed standards and methodologies for tree care and pruning to ensure your trees are not pruned in a cycle that would damage flower, fruit production, or even growth.

Even well maintained and pruned trees sometimes develop poor or weak structures. There can be many causes such as storm and wind damage, structural weakness (V-shaped crotch) , mechanical damage, rubbing limbs, and long heavy limbs. Many times, the tree can be pruned to eliminate the weakness. When the problem cannot be pruned away, it may be necessary to install hardware such as cabling or bracing. Cabling, bracing or a combination of the two can help support a poorly attached or weakened limb.

The soil around trees in their natural environment are usually teaming with microorganisms that feed off of one another. These are the nutrients that are vital to a healthy tree. The healthier your tree or shrub is, the longer and strong it will live and the better it will be able to combat insect and disease damage.

Whenever there is a problem that other solutions do not resolve, it may become necessary to do a soil analysis. Our Certified Arborists will collect a soil specimen and send it to the laboratory to determine the nutrient levels, PH, organic matter, the presence of a toxic agent or soil based pathogens. Once the arborist has analyzed the findings they will determine the best course of treatment.

Trees provide safe havens to thousands of insects which can lead to plant destruction and disease. The best combat is to keep trees and plants healthy and strong. Sometimes the act of prevention can be the culprit that invites insects and disease. Some of the most common, are over watering, by not understanding the proper amounts, and sometimes by acts unawares such as poor drainage and standing water. By using our Certified Arborists we will help you determine the proper course of action to properly maintain your trees to ensure their health and beauty for years to come.

There are many conditions and circumstances that cause healthy trees to be uprooted and destroyed. Some of the causes can be found in tree damage, exposure, and poor growth patterns. The majority of tree failures are root related. Our Certified Arborists at Embark are trained to get to the “root” of the problem, whether it is a restricted growth area, lack of nutrients, physical damage or disease. Our arborists will also will also evaluate the trees, branches, and stems for internal decay, seams and cracks, V-crotches, and long heavy branches.

Most days we take for granted the tree in the front yard or the canopying crowns that line the road for our drive home. It’s true that trees enrich our lives and enhance our property values. A well maintained landscape, with mature trees, can increase your homes market value by as much as 15%!

When considering planting a tree, it is important to choose the right tree for your environment and soil type. Our arborists can help you choose the right materials for your landscaping project. Whether your desire is for flowering or fruit features, or the bark characteristics and tree size.

Call Embark Tree and Landscape Services today. The tree you plant today, will be enjoyed by generations to come.