Bloys Companies tree service

03/28/2024

Stump grinding the week of 4/1/24 by appointment. Free estimates. 214-995-8425.

01/27/2024

Thank you to the Pearson's for letting me trim up their Live Oak before they sell their home.

12/22/2023

Firewood available.
Oak seasoned 21 to 25 months.
4ft x 4ft $125
16"-18" x 4ft $50
16"-18" x 2ft. $25

Pickup in Rockwall or local delivery for $25 charge. Prices are before tax.

214-995-8425

11/27/2023

I'm trying to fill up a stump grinding day. Please let me know if anyone needs stumps grinded. 214-995-8425

04/01/2023

An older post from Neil Sperry, but informative about Bradford Pears and Redtip Photinias.

Garden Tip: TWO PLANTS TO AVOID! Bradford pear and redtip photinias.

BRADFORD PEAR (and the other ornamental pears) have very narrow trunk angles. Moisture and debris catch in them and prevent formation of strong branch unions, and this is almost always the result.

REDTIP PHOTINIAS are susceptible to the fatal Entomosporium fungal leaf spot. You can see it here moving down the row of plants in the background. There is no spray to prevent or cure it in spite of what some will say. It starts with maroon freckles, then leaves turn yellow, white and die. This row will be gone within a couple of years. This disease is why none of us in landscape horticulture recommends or uses this plant any longer.

Back to the pears: The HOA had tried to save this tree when one branch broke several years ago. I took photos from the opposite side. I'll post one as a Comment as soon as possible after I finish this Tip. You'll be able to see how the decay has overtaken all of the trunk.

Average productive life expectancy of ornamental pears before they start breaking: 12-20 years. That branch you see is heavier than you might think. It could cause harm or damage to pets, people, cars or structures. You really don't want to take that chance. And, no, you can't prune to avoid this. There just isn't working room in those branches.

If you do have a pear taken out, have the company grind out the stump and the major roots. Otherwise you'll end up with sprouts coming up all over your yard. The other option is to drill into the stump and pour a broadleafed weedkiller (containing 2,4-D) at full strength into the multiple "reservoirs" you make with your drill bit.

Please do not post questions unrelated to pears and redtips here. I can't promise to see them in this part of my page. Thanks!

04/01/2023

Pictures from today's storm/wind damage in my neighborhood. Look out for those Bradford Pears. They have roughly a 20 year life expectancy.
Let Bloys Companies tree service know if you would like help with storm cleanup and/or tree removal. Insured.
214-995-8425

03/22/2023

Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Trammell for allowing Bloys Companies tree service to take care of removing their palm tree. It was a big one.

02/12/2023

Stump grinding by appointment.
214-995-8425

12/09/2022

Hello folks,
Is anyone in the Rockwall area looking to have a tree planted soon? I may have room on the trailer to add additional orders.

08/02/2022

Thank you to Wendy for letting me trim her Bradford Pear trees. It seems to really help her home's curb appeal.

For others out there that have these trees, please be aware that the life expectancy for them is only about 20 years. Also, they are prone to break and fall even if they are trimmed.

Feel free to reach out for a free quote for trimming or take down of these trees.

Insured.
214-995-8425