Simple Leaf Tree Care

03/16/2026

🌳 Wind advisory in Austin — time to check for tree hazards. Book a free inspection at simpleleaftreecare.com 26

02/06/2026

01/24/2026

FREEZE WARNING: Ice + Trees = Hidden Hazards
As temperatures drop, ice can build up on branches and turn your trees into heavy, unpredictable loads. Even a thin layer of ice can add significant weight—especially on long limbs—leading to cracking, splitting, or sudden limb failure.
Why it’s dangerous

• Ice adds weight that can break branches without warning

• Limbs can fall onto cars, roofs, fences, and people

• Trees may lean or fail at the base if the ground is saturated and roots are stressed

• Damage is sometimes not obvious until the thaw—when weakened limbs finally drop
What you should do

• Stay clear of trees with heavy limbs over driveways, sidewalks, play areas, or roofs

• Don’t park under ice-loaded branches

• Avoid trying to remove ice by shaking limbs (it can cause breakage)

• After the freeze, check for hanging limbs, fresh cracks, or leaning

If you see a broken limb, a split trunk, or branches hanging over a home/driveway, message Simple Leaf Tree Care for a hazard assessment and safe removal.

Stay warm and stay safe.

01/21/2026

Heavy rain and strong winds don’t just “move” trees—they can load them.

When a canopy is dense or overextended, extra weight from rain-soaked foliage (and the push/pull of wind) can increase stress on long limbs and weak attachments. That’s when you see cracking, tearing, and limb failures—often over driveways, roofs, and sidewalks.
One way to reduce that risk is proper pruning with strategic reduction

• Shortens over-extended limbs so they act less like a lever in wind

• Reduces end-weight on heavy branches (especially over targets)

• Improves canopy balance so the tree rides storms better

• Helps remove deadwood that’s more likely to drop without warning

Important note: This isn’t “topping” or over-thinning. Good reduction pruning keeps the tree’s natural form and uses correct cut placement to maintain health and structure.
If you’ve got large limbs hanging over your home, driveway, or play areas, a preventative prune can be a smart investment before the next storm.
Want us to take a look?

Message Simple Leaf Tree Care to schedule a pruning assessment.

01/20/2026

Tree planting conditions can change wildly from site to site.
Some yards? You dig a clean hole, the soil is deep and workable, drainage is decent, and the tree has room to establish.
Other yards… you dig 6–10 inches and you hit rock bottom (literally). Like this one.
When you run into shallow soils, limestone, construction debris, or hardpan, it’s not just “harder digging”—it changes everything:
• Root growth is restricted, which can stunt the tree long-term
• Water behavior changes (it can pond, run off, or dry out fast depending on the layer)
• Trees can become less stable in high winds if roots can’t spread properly
• The “right tree” might be totally different for that spot
That’s why “planting a tree” isn’t one-size-fits-all. The best results come from matching the species + planting method + location to what the site will actually support.
If you’re planning new trees this season, Simple Leaf Tree Care can help you pick the right tree for your soil conditions—and avoid expensive do-overs.
Have you ever started digging and hit solid rock or caliche? Drop a comment—what part of town are you in?

01/17/2026

Celebrating 500 followers by giving away a tree!!! Comment “tree” to enter!