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Blog Categories

Tree Health, Diagnosis, and Plant Health Care (14)

Pests, Disease, and Fungi (18)

Roots, Soil, Mulch, and Site Conditions (12)

Pruning, Tree Work, and Service Decisions (11)

Tree Risk, Reports, Insurance, and Property Protection (8)

Planting, Species Selection, and Tree Profiles (14)

Seasonal and Holiday Tree Care (9)

Ecology, Wildlife, and Natural Systems (11)

Local Stories, Botanical Travel, and Tree Curiosities (7)

 Arborist Life, Company News, and Brand Stories (7)

Get seasonal tree health alerts for your area!

Blog Categories

Tree Health, Diagnosis, and Plant Health Care (14)

Pests, Disease, and Fungi (18)

Roots, Soil, Mulch, and Site Conditions (12)

Pruning, Tree Work, and Service Decisions (10)

Tree Risk, Reports, Insurance, and Property Protection (8)

Planting, Species Selection, and Tree Profiles (14)

Seasonal and Holiday Tree Care (9)

Ecology, Wildlife, and Natural Systems (11)

Local Stories, Botanical Travel, and Tree Curiosities (7)

 Arborist Life, Company News, and Brand Stories (7)

Get tree health alerts!

Blog Categories

Tree Health, Diagnosis, and Plant Health Care (14)

Pests, Disease, and Fungi (18)

Roots, Soil, Mulch, and Site Conditions (12)

Pruning, Tree Work, and Service Decisions (10)

Tree Risk, Reports, Insurance, and Property Protection (8)

Planting, Species Selection, and Tree Profiles (14)

Seasonal and Holiday Tree Care (9)

Ecology, Wildlife, and Natural Systems (11)

Local Stories, Botanical Travel, and Tree Curiosities (7)

Arborist Life, Company News, and Brand Stories (7)

Tips From Your Master Arborist

By Eric Putnam June 5, 2026
This blog answers our most common question regarding our biostimulant and dives into how these treatments support the soil web and tree health under the surface.
By Eric Putnam May 22, 2026
Blog 4 in our Arborist Observation series. In this blog, we delve into our experience with the Black Twig Borer in our Greater Houston Service area.
By Eric Putnam May 8, 2026
Before choosing the cheapest tree service, learn how proper pruning, insurance, training, safety practices, and arborist expertise protect your trees and property!
By Eric Putnam May 1, 2026
Even the professionals can sometimes be 'stumped.' Check out this week's blog, where we discuss how we came to a diagnosis at family dinner!
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By Eric Putnam April 24, 2026
Having 6 ISA Certified Arborists and 8 more team members on track for certification, we are actively building one of the most highly educated arborist teams in the country.
By Eric Putnam April 17, 2026
This is blog 2 covering the toxic allelopathic relationship between trees and grasses. In this blog, we focus on trees in distress and how that affects things.
By Eric Putnam April 10, 2026
This blog covers 3 real accounts given by our arborists, detailing real tree murders they’ve witnessed. Reader discretion advised.
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By Eric Putnam April 3, 2026
Brown rot, white rot, and soft rot explained by a Certified Arborist. In this Blog, learn how decay affects trees, risk, targets, and when removal may be necessary.
By Eric Putnam March 27, 2026
A practical guide to choosing the right backyard tree for a swing and installing it in a way that protects long-term tree health.
By Eric Putnam March 13, 2026
What does it really take to become an expert? Explore the 10,000 hour rule and how decades of experience shape the skill and judgment of a professional arborist.
By Eric Putnam March 6, 2026
Learn how to select quality nursery trees and plant them the right way to improve survival, long-term growth, and lasting value in your landscape.
By Eric Putnam February 27, 2026
Blog 3 in our Arborist Observation series. In this first blog, we delve into our experience with Asian Cycad Scale in our Greater Houston Service area.
By Eric Putnam February 20, 2026
Ever wonder what a day for an arborist looks like at Eric Putnam BCMA, Inc.? Well wonder no further, I’ll break it down for you!
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By Eric Putnam February 13, 2026
Recently, our arborists have noticed an uprise in mistletoe cases across the greater Houston area. Read this blog to learn more about these romanticized vampires.
By Eric Putnam January 30, 2026
In this blog I detail our journey to having possibly found a working treatment to the devastating Rose Rosette Virus(RRV) .
January 16, 2026
While visiting family in Odessa, Florida, I was captivated by the towering Norfolk Pine - an unexpected gem in the tropical landscape. Learn more!
By Eric Putnam January 9, 2026
Blog 2 in our Arborist Observation series. In this blog, we cover the deadly Laurel Wilt.
By Eric Putnam January 2, 2026
Mulching can be a valuable asset to trees if applied properly, in this blog you'll out to if your trees are properly mulched. And how to fix them if not!
By Eric Putnam December 26, 2025
In this blog, we break down the real signs your tree may need pruning, without falling into the common traps of “storm pruning” or routine canopy thinning.
By Eric Putnam December 19, 2025
Nothing beats the look of a beautifully lit tree during the holidays. But every year, we see the same issue: trees that end up with bark wounds, broken limbs, girdled branches, or stressed foliage because decorations were installed too tightly.
By Eric Putnam December 12, 2025
Winter is a critical time for root development, and the right amount of moisture can make a big difference in your trees’ health, read this blog to learn more!