Recently, we talked about how “Leveling Up is Key” and one way to do that is to improve your fitness. Join us this week as we discuss how “Fitness is Key” in arboriculture and forestry.

Species Spotlight

Chinkapin oak, Quercus muehlenbergii, is a great oak for more alkaline soils like we have in central Texas. Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more about this great medium to large tree.

We're in a new year, but still dealing with many of the same challenges 2020 brought. One result being a break down in the commons. Join this week as we explore why “The Commons Are Key.”

Species Spotlight

This week's tree does well in moist areas and have year round visual interest because of it's bark. Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more about river birch, Betula nigra.

Join us this week as we discuss how to keep progressing in the game of life. That’s right, we’re discussing personal and professional development in episode 300 “Keys to Leveling Up.”

Species Spotlight

This week's tree is a small flowering tree from South Texas. Listen to this episode to learn more about Anacahuita aka Cordia boissieri aka Mexican-Olive aka Wild Olive.

Trees are Key

Pests, disease, invasive species, fragmentation can all affect Forest Health. Join us this week as we discuss the “Keys to Forest Health” and what you can do to help.

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This week's tree is very popular. Not only is it evergreen, but it has large showy blooms. Listen to this episode of #TreeAreKey to learn more about Southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora.

We hope you were able to look back on 2020 and prepare for the transition to 2021 over the holiday. Join us this week as we talk about planning for change in “Transitions Are Key”.

Species Spotlight

This week's tree is one of my favorites because they can almost glow in the landscape. Deciduous holly, Ilex decidua, is a tough and tested Texas native.

2020 has been quite the year. Who else is ready for 2021? Let’s not jump ahead too quick. Join us this week as we wrap up 2020 by ruminating on some of the lessons we’ve covered this year in “Rumination is Key”.

Light can have an impact on our trees including security lights, Christmas lights and landscape lighting. Do you need to worry about how they will affect your trees? Listen to “Keys to Trees and Lighting” to learn more.

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This week's tree is somewhat unique in much of Texas. It's a beautiful flowering tree, but it is also evergreen and attractive year-round. Listen to this episode to learn more about Texas mountain-laurel, Sophora secundiflora.

We’ve talked about how “Your Crew Is Key” and about “Keys to Being a Crew Leader”. This week, join us as we talk about “Keys to Crew Cohesion”.

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This week's tree is much maligned, but it is a tough, Texas native that does well in arid environments. It also produces important product for humans and animals. This this week's #TreesAreKey to learn more about Honey mesquite, Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Join us this week as we explore the history of Christmas lights and how to safely use them in decorating this year in “Keys to Christmas Lights”.

Species Spotlight

Listen to this week's #TreesAreKey to learn about an evergreen tree that does well in drier, alkaline areas. Afghan pine, Pinus eldarica, might be a good choice throughout central and west Texas.

We recently talked about how ‘Crews Are Key’, join us this week as we discuss how 'Crew Leaders Are Key' and what we can do to improve as a crew leader.

Species Spotlight

This week's tree could make a great living Christmas tree in many area's across Texas. Arizona Cypress, Cupressus arizonica ssp. arizonica is a tough evergreen that can add fun texture and color to our landscapes.