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Tree Time Elite Tree Care Blog
Welcome to the Tree Time Elite Tree Care blog — your trusted source for professional tree care advice from Kevin Lee, a Louisiana-licensed arborist with 30 years of hands-on experience. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to protect your property or just want to keep your trees healthy and beautiful, we share practical tips, seasonal guidance, and expert insights to help you make the best decisions for your landscape.

Emergency Tree Removal in Shreveport: What to Do After a Storm
It is the morning after a thunderstorm, and you step outside to find a pecan tree leaning from the soaked soil toward your roofline. This is a familiar scene in Shreveport during storm season, when

How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Shreveport, LA? 2026 Price Guide
When you’re thinking about getting rid of a tree, you’ll have a much easier time budgeting for tree removal costs in Shreveport if you know what to expect. The price for the tree will vary

10 Warning Signs Your Tree May Need Removal in Shreveport, LA
A healthy tree may appear healthy from afar but have serious issues in the trunk, roots, or large branches. When a tree is close to the house, driveway, vehicle, or power line, any other factors

Professional Tree Planting vs. DIY: Which Is Right for Your Louisiana Property?
Planting a tree might seem like a no-brainer weekend task: dig a hole, put the tree in, fill in the hole, and water it. In fact, some decisions made prior to and during planting can

How to Care for a Newly Planted Tree in Louisiana: A Practical Guide for the First Year
Sometimes a new tree looks healthy when first planted, but suffers a few weeks later. It takes time for its roots to get used to a new soil, moisture, temperature, and other surrounding properties. Proper

Where Should You Plant a Tree? A Guide for Louisiana Homeowners
Planting a tree is easy, but picking a location that will support its growth over the next few decades is harder. A young tree that is not a concern next to a house, driveway, or