Time to Trim Cedar Trees: Austin, TX

Austin is adorned with plenty of cedar trees, much to the dismay of many allergy sufferers in the winter! But make no mistake, Austin is lucky to have so many trees. Many cities are severely lacking in trees and it affects everything from appearance, to pollution to climate. Cedar trees are part of what makes Austin one of the most beautiful places to live in Texas. Many people with cedar trees on their property may be wondering how to care for their cedar trees.
The type of cedar trees that we see in Austin grow well in the rocky soil. They thrive despite harsh temperatures and low rainfall. They tend to grow in patches, or brakes, and choke out other vegetation. This makes for some nice hiking in the Hill Country. You can stroll through shady areas without having to navigate through all sorts of other plant life. Hiking trails tend to stay clear and Austin is greatly benefited by all of the hiking areas that we have.
If you have Texas cedars on your property, you may wish to control the area that they take over so that you can have other types of trees and landscaping survive. You want to preserve your cedars while keeping plants that need a lot of water far enough away that they are not affected. It is not only a matter of watering, cedar trees also emit chemicals that inhibit growth of many other plants and trees. This may sound like a downside of owning cedar trees, but the same substances actually help repel insects and other pests from entering your yard. This could actually help to save your other trees from infestations and make your yard a safer place for your pets. Heartworms are a big problem for pets in Austin and having a little extra mosquito control is definitely a good thing.
Ground maintenance and cedar tree control are something that you need to talk to an Arborist about. Fall is generally the best time of year for the tree trimming of your cedars, although cedars can be trimmed at just about any time of year. Climate, the age of the tree and the amount of maintenance that needs to be done can all be factors that an Arborist will consider before devising a plan to keep your cedars safe and healthy.
When the allergies flare up this winter, treat the symptoms and try to remember what a commodity our cedar trees really are. Call an Arborist for tree trimming Austin services and make sure that your cedars have a long and healthy life.

About the Author: Andrew Johnson is the owner of Central Texas Tree Care, a leading tree service provider in Central Texas (Travis County and surrounding areas) offering services such as pruning and removals, cabling and bracing as well as arborist reports, diagnostics, pest management, fertilization and Austin tree service trusts.