Tyler, Texas
Tree & shrub care in Tyler
Pruning and shaping for Tyler trees and shrubs, each one cut in its own window, with every limb hauled off.
- Smith County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who does tree and shrub care in Tyler, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned crew based in Longview that handles tree and shrub care in Tyler and around Smith County. Founded in 2017, we hold a 5.0 rating across 143 Google reviews. We prune and shape trees and shrubs on each species' schedule, thin crepe myrtles instead of topping them, remove small trees and shrubs, and haul off every cut. We quote after a free walkthrough, since no two yards have the same plants. Send a quote request and we'll get back to you within a day.
Tree & Shrub Care for Tyler yards
In the Azalea District and other older Tyler neighborhoods, the shrubs are the landscape, so the timing of every cut matters. Azaleas and camellias get pruned right after bloom, crepe myrtles get thinned in February instead of topped, and hollies get shaped in early summer. Healthy oaks wait until the cold months, and we quote the work after a walkthrough.
Tree and shrub care starts with knowing what you're looking at. Live oaks, post oaks, crepe myrtles, hollies, azaleas and boxwoods all want different timing and different cuts. We prune for the plant's health first, then for the look you want, and we make our cuts at the branch collar so the wound can close.
What's included
- Pruning and structural shaping
- Crepe myrtle thinning and recovery of topped trees
- Shrub trimming and dead wood removal
- Removal of small trees and shrubs
- Dead lower limbs cleared off shade trees
- Seasonal fertilizer feeding for trees and shrubs
- Mulch refresh around tree bases
- Storm cleanup and limb haul-off
How the job goes
Late winter is the main pruning window here. Crepe myrtles get thinned in February while they're dormant and before the buds break, and knockout roses get cut back hard the same month. Spring bloomers like azaleas and camellias wait until right after they flower, and oaks are left alone through spring and early summer because of oak wilt.
Walk the property
We identify each tree and shrub, flag what needs work and what should be left alone, and send a written quote.
Schedule by species
Crepe myrtles and knockout roses go in February, azaleas right after bloom, hollies and boxwoods in early summer, and oaks outside spring and early summer.
Make clean cuts
Cuts go at the branch collar, sized to what the plant can close. We thin instead of topping.
Clean up and haul off
Limbs, trimmings and sawdust are raked up and hauled away before we leave.
Follow through
Recovery work like a topped crepe myrtle takes two or three winters, so we plan it out and come back each dormant season to finish it.
Examples of our tree and shrub care work
Real jobs by our crew around East Texas. Each photo says where it was taken.
Tree & Shrub Care questions in Tyler
Can you bring back azaleas that have gotten leggy in Tyler?
Usually. Right after they bloom, we cut back the longest stems and thin out dead wood, and on very overgrown plants we may spread a harder cut over two seasons. Azaleas set next year's buds in summer, so cutting much past mid-June costs you flowers.
How much does tree and shrub care cost in Tyler, TX?
We don't publish a price for tree and shrub care because it swings with how many plants you have, their size and condition, and what each one needs. A light shaping on a few shrubs is a very different job from recovering a row of topped crepe myrtles. The walkthrough is free, and you get a written, itemized quote. Send a quote request and we'll get back to you within a day.
When should crepe myrtles be pruned in East Texas?
February, while the tree is dormant and before the buds break. Take out suckers, crossing branches and dead twigs, and keep cuts up top to pencil or finger thickness. Don't top the trunks back to knuckles. A crepe myrtle blooms on new wood on its own. In summer, just snip spent flower clusters to push a second round of bloom.
Can a topped crepe myrtle be fixed?
Yes. The gentle way is to go knuckle by knuckle each February, keep the two or three strongest shoots and cut the rest flush. In three or four years the knuckles disappear into the canopy. If the knuckles have rot in them, the faster fix is cutting the tree to the ground and keeping three to five new shoots as trunks. You lose a year of bloom.
More we do in Tyler
Hardscaping & Patios
Patios and walkways are some of the best fits for Tyler, since each one is a single project where the drive is a small part of the job.
Retaining Walls
Tyler lots with a drop toward the street or a back fence are where walls make the most sense, turning a slope you can't use into level yard.
Landscaping
A full landscape in Tyler is project work, so the drive isn't an issue.
Drainage & Grading
Drainage in Tyler follows the same rules as the rest of East Texas: sandy loam on top, clay underneath, and water that moves sideways once the top foot is full.
Flower Bed Installation
If you want roses in a Tyler bed, we give them full sun and pair them with tough performers like salvia, lantana and dwarf yaupon.
Christmas Lights
We install Christmas lights in Tyler for homes and businesses, in warm white or color.
Lawn Maintenance
Weekly mowing in Tyler is the one service where the distance matters most, since it means a trip every week through the growing season.
Leaf Removal
Tyler's older neighborhoods carry big oaks, pecans and pines, and the leaves end up in the lawn and the azalea beds alike.
Get a free tree and shrub care quote in Tyler
Tell us what you need and where. We call within a day, walk the property with you and send a written, itemized estimate. No pressure and no surprise add-ons.
- Free on-site walkthrough
- Written estimate, usually within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
- Fully insured, 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews