While temperatures continue to cool as we head into fall, it’s a great time to prepare trees for winter on your property. Here at Thornton’s Tree Service we offer pruning services, especially for dead, damaged, or overgrown branches. Pruning helps prepare trees for winter storms, preventing breakage and damage. We still see a lot of…
If you’ve recently had a tree removed, or you’ve just been left with an unsightly stump in your yard after a previous removal years ago, consider getting the stump removed by a professional tree service crew. While it might seem harmless, ignoring that stump can lead to a range of problems over time. Whether you’re…
Summer heat here in Texas this year has been brutal, and it’s not just uncomfortable for us—our trees feel it too and mulching can be key. With sweltering temperatures stressing even the hardiest plants, young and newly planted trees are particularly vulnerable. Ensuring they get enough water and are properly mulched can make a significant…
We could also call this post: Tree Recovery After the Texas Big Freeze: What You Need to Know A few years have passed since the devastating Texas big freeze, and it’s now time for Texans to make a crucial decision about their trees: should they remove them, or will they recover? Understanding the current state…
Using a crane for crane assisted tree removal is an advanced method that offers several advantages, especially for large trees or those in difficult-to-access areas. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how a crane is typically used for tree removal: Assessment and Planning Site Inspection: A certified arborist and/or tree removal expert will conduct a thorough…
The weather this spring in the Abilene area has been really unpredictable with tornadoes and high winds leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. As we head into summer we expect more storms and property owners to act swiftly and safely to clean up their property and restore normalcy after the storm. Here are…
As March unfolds in Abilene, Texas, the promise of spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time for residents to turn their attention to the well-being of their trees. Proper tree care not only enhances the beauty of your property but also ensures the health and resilience of your trees in the face…
In talking to us about tree care, one of the questions we hear from folks sometimes revolves around “what is the best time of the year to do tree service?”. The answer is, it depends. In Texas, the best time for tree service normally depends on the specific needs of the trees and the services…
During this upcoming cold snap here in Texas, you should take care in protecting young trees to the extreme temperatures that will get down to around 5 degrees or less in some places around Abilene, Brownwood, and Weatherford, TX. The Texas Freeze that’s forecast will be nothing like 2021 but it will impact small saplings….
You can’t look at a Mesquite tree here in the Abilene area that has lost leaves without seeing the green sprouts of mistletoe. Folks who are experiencing their first Christmas in the area may not realize how common it is in this part of the world. They probably don’t even know it’s mistletoe… The tradition…
