Mask Tree Services

06/06/2026

Successful week with the crane. Five different job sites in three days, and a whole lotta tree...

Big thanks to Zack Long and Richard Lavery for making it happen.

04/24/2026

Love, love, love mulching around trees.

And they love it too!

Remember the do's AND don't.

-Do donut, don't volcano!

04/23/2026

Mask Tree Services getting this storm damage done.

Kristin Hammond, Kristin Mask, and Collin Brady Wilkerson getting it done!

04/21/2026

Nothing like a 7 PM call for an emergency tree after you've already handled two removals. 😂

Here we go rescheduling again.

04/16/2026

04/11/2026

Kristin Hammond wrecking a cotton wood with us this week.

04/08/2026

Kristin Hammond making it look easy.

03/20/2026

4pm on Friday and we get a call for an emergency limb on powerlines the next town over.

Saddle up boys!

03/17/2026

Good example of an interior branch that has developed a sprout growing straight up into other limbs and creating a rubbing point.

We generally want to remove these and it's best when they're small.

Fruitless mulberry (Moris alba) has a very thin bark and is prone to peeling/tearing out, so be prepared to do what's necessary to get a clean finish cut.

03/11/2026

Let's talk soil, roots, and tree health.

-Most tree roots are within the first 18" of soil.

-They typically extend out to 1.5 -3x the width of the canopy.

Bad Soil Health -> Bad Root Health
Bad Root Health -> Bad Tree Health

The main issue we see daily is not a lack of nutrients, it's compacted soil.

Heavy vehicles, construction, foot traffic, and the yearly removal of all organic materials (i.e. leaves) leads to a soil that is compressed and very unfriendly to tree roots.

Respecting the the size and vulnerableness of your trees' root system can prevent long term issues before they start.

Avoid building sitting areas, patios, etc within the tree's canopy. If you must, there are tree friendly construction techniques available to allow you to enjoy that shade without hurting the tree.

Consider proper organic mulching as a way to aerate the soil, protect the roots, and add nutrients back into the soil.

Give us a call at (817)781-0481 for recommendations!

Respect your trees' roots, and they'll be with you for a long time.