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Guard your home against winter hazards with expert tree care from Good Guys Tree Service

Good Guys Tree Service brings together four Certified Arborists, over 25 years of experience serving Greater Austin, and full insurance for your peace of mind. They offer the local mom-and-pop feel while maintaining a big presence. And when it comes to tree care, they are quick to pick up the phone to ensure your needs are covered.

Keeping an eye on your trees is crucial this time of year. Good Guys recommends watering regularly (but not if it’s below freezing) and avoiding over-mulching. Their team knows what it takes to help trees survive the Central Texas winter, including hazard pruning to reduce risk and maintain their health.

“Winter is when trees go dormant. That’s why it’s best to prune beforehand, so when the trees come back, their energy won’t go toward dead branches,” says Daniel Cranfill. “All they do is store up energy as it gets colder, and with winter prep, they’ll look that much better when spring hits.”

As temperatures drop, animals look for warm shelter, and the last place you want them is inside your home. Proper structure and roof line clearing keep everything away. Don’t forget your power drops from the main line to your home—removing weak or hanging limbs helps prevent damage during storms.

Protecting your entrances, driveways, sidewalks, and playscapes is just as important. As much as you want your family and property safe, Good Guys wants them safe, too. They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

“We’re an Austin company,” says Casey Hummell. “Our guys are training on these trees. Experience goes a long way in this business, and we definitely have that.”

Get a professional set of eyes by visiting: goodguystreeservice.com

“We’re not new to this area. We’ve been in this area, we’re going to stay in this area.” -Casey Hummell

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