1. The Importance Of Trimming Your Trees In Preparation For Hurricane Season

    As many homeowners are aware, trimming your trees has many benefits for both your property as well as the tree. Not only does it promote healthy tree growth, but it also keeps branches from overhanging onto your roof, vehicles, or other structures. For those who live in Texas, you know just how important a well-placed and well-kept tree is due to the likelihood of a hurricane. As we approach this …Read More

  2. Where to Plant Your Tree: A Guide

    Here at JRP Services, we know tree care. We fertilize trees, trim trees, and cut trees down when they’ve reached an old age. We even plant trees. Now, it’s a demanding task to plant a tree. Sure, it takes time and effort to find the perfect tree, dig up a hole on your property, plant the tree properly, and care for it, but where are you supposed to plant your new trees in the first place? If y…Read More

  3. Designing Your Pool Layout

    If you’re designing a pool for your property, but you don’t know where to start, then you’ve come to the right place. It’s true, you’ll have plenty of priorities to weigh when it comes time to design your pool. In this article, we’re going to outline and break down some of the considerations that you should weigh before you break ground on your pool (or before you let us perform your p…Read More

  4. Can My Tree Be Saved?

    Homeowners love their trees. They provide shade for guests; they provide a space to build a tree fort or a tire swing for the tykes; they make a property picturesque. So, it’s natural to want to save a tree, even if it is damaged in some way. Fortunately, in many cases, with proper tree care, a tree can be saved; even if it has seen better days. But how can you tell whether or not a tree can be …Read More

  5. Caring for Your New Tree

    A newly planted sapling requires special care to ensure that it thrives in its new home. Transplanting a tree can be shocking for the tree. It may lose leaves, its roots will change, and it may be affected by temperature swings and other factors. But with proper care, your tree will have a good chance of survival. That’s why we’re taking a moment today to talk about care that you can take to e…Read More

  6. Our Tree Care Tools

    Here at JRP Services, we’re proud to be your trusted Houston-based tree care experts. We strive to provide efficient, safe tree care services, including tree trimming and stump grinding. When it comes to cutting trees, whether it be a complete tree felling or simply a few branches, the tools we use count. We rely on a variety of tools to ensure that your landscape is pristine, your trees are hea…Read More

  7. How We Plant a Sapling

    When it comes to planting a sapling (a young tree), it’s crucial to be prepared and properly plant the tree to ensure that it has the best odds of surviving. Initially, planting a tree can be hard on the health of a tree. Roots are cut, leaves can be lost, and without proper precaution, the tree can be bent, dented, or broken. That’s why we take great care to plant every tree with planning and…Read More

  8. When Is Your Tree a Danger?

    Most of the time, we don’t think of trees as dangerous. After all, they’re about the most docile lifeforms out there. However, trees can cause major damage. Branches can break and fall, impaling cars, shattering windows, collapsing roofs, and injuring people. A dead branch can be a major concern, and a completely dead tree can cause even more damage. Let’s take a look at some of the signs th…Read More

  9. Is It Time to Demolish Your Driveway?

    When is it time to get rid of that old driveway? Well, if your driveway is cracked into more that just a few chunks, it may be time to replace it with a new pour. Take a good examination of your driveway, and ask yourself these questions: Is the driveway badly cracked? Is your driveway bumpy and difficult to drive over? Does your driveway appear eroded? Are the cracks in your driveway several inch…Read More

  10. Great Shade Trees for the Houston Heat Part IV

    As a Texan, you’re used to the sun. You know how to endure the rays of high noon, and you know how to beat the heat. Our list of fast-growing shade trees is here to help you do just that: Escape from the sun. Let’s take a look at our favorite Texas shade trees, as provided by JRP Services, your connection to tree services throughout the Houston area. Sycamore Trees The sycamore is large, and i…Read More