In this AXIOS Austin article, Will Johnston from Davey's South Austin office shares what homeowners can do to protect their trees from drought conditions.

Posted: October 23, 2024

It may be cooler this week, but Central Texas is facing worsening drought conditions.

Severe drought and extreme heat can lead to high fire risks and water shortages and impact trees and other plants.

Drought conditions have worsened in Central Texas and across the state this month, with Travis County now under "moderate drought" conditions as of Oct. 10, according to the latest map from U.S. Drought Monitor.

The drought also stressed trees, turning their canopies brown and red long before fall foliage season.

We checked in with Will Johnston of Davey Tree South Austin for some tips to take care of your trees in the lingering drought.

To read about Will's tips, click here.

For more information, contact the South Austin Davey office.

The Davey Tree Expert Company, headquartered in Kent, Ohio, provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. As one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey's 12,000 employees have been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions since 1880. Apply today to join the Davey legacy, and learn about how we're growing with our new SEED Campus

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