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Guides from JR Tree Service
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 12, 2026 · 3 min read
A Tree Came Down in the Storm: What to Do First and Who to Call
The first hour after a tree comes down matters most for safety, and most of it is about what not to do.
October 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Forestry Mulching vs Bulldozing: Clearing East Texas Land the Gentler Way
Mulching grinds the brush where it stands, and that changes what your land looks like a year later.
October 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Trimming Oaks and Pines Around Tyler: Mistletoe, Low Limbs and Summer Heat
A good trim isn't a haircut. It's a handful of specific decisions about what the tree can lose and what it can't.
October 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Grind the Stump or Leave It? What East Texas Homeowners Should Know
Grinding isn't always necessary, but in most yards a stump causes more trouble than it's worth.
October 12, 2026 · 4 min read
When a Pine Is Too Close to Your House: Signs It Should Come Down
Most pines near a house are fine, but a few warning signs mean it's time to have someone look up the trunk.