How to save your trees during the Central Texas drought

Despite recent rains in Central Texas, there’s a growing problem that begins in the soil — not enough water for local trees. 

“They’re clearly showing stress, the leaves are turning brown, some of the limbs look like they’ve died” said David Madden with The Davey Tree Expert Company in Austin. He has witnessed many trees not getting enough water near the ground and showing signs of stress at the top.