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Editor’s Note

Calendar

Before & After: Sense of StyleSmart solutions modernize a datedkitchen without busting the budget

Project: Tree CareExpert advice on how to save, removeand care for trees in your landscape

Pet of the Month: Kenny

featuresLandscape RenewalWeather extremes from extended freezesto that dastardly drought have redefinedlandscape strategies in the Houston area

The History of New HomeA 2008 home with family connectionsin the Heights block dating back morethan 100 years

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It only takes a few sunnyFebruary days to induce an outbreak of yard work fever in

these parts. With respectableamounts of rain falling across theHouston area for the past threemonths now, and the imminence ofspring, gardeners can unbridle theirenthusiasm once again. OurLandscape Issue is packed withideas and advice to help achieveyour landscape goals.

As so many plants come out ofhibernation, we spring into actionfor Operation Yard Beautiful. Butbefore you buy flats of new plants,loads of sod and mountains ofmulch, read up on the latest lists ofhardy plants, shrubs and trees forour area.

No doubt, the past year was onefor the record books. The droughtconditions, coupled with the harshfreezes of the two preceding wintershave caused a shake-up of our go-tolandscape choices. You’ll find valu-able guidance in our landscapingfeature. Two knowledgeable andsavvy landscapers share their experi-ence and insights on what to plantand how to ensure those plants willthrive.

Trees provide beauty, shade andhabitat. Quite literally, trees are ahuge part of our residential land-scapes, as well as the overall sceneryof the entire Houston area. We feel

a collective ache for the masses oftrees that have been lost in ourparks, preserves and other greenspaces. Recovering from the loss oftrees requires considerable effort.We asked Trees for Houston’sExecutive Director, Barry J. Ward,to share his expert advice on ensur-ing the welfare of trees. Read our Q & A piece with Mr. Ward tolearn the essentials of tree care.

Finally, just days before this issuewent to press, Houston House &Home’s former editor Linda Barthdied after a long battle with cancer.Linda served as editor of this maga-zine from 2002 until early 2010,when she became too ill to work.Her enthusiasm for life flowed intoeveryone around her. Her passingleaves a hole in our hearts the sizeof a 200-year-old Live Oak. Linda’scontagious passion for art, architec-ture, design, history, cooking andhumor lives on in all of us here atthe magazine and in the hearts ofthose who had the good fortune ofknowing her.

Hope to see you in the garden,

Sandra CookEditorscook@houseandhomeonline.com

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Loop 610 near Almeda. Be sure to

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The Houston Modern Markethappens Feb. 24-26 at Winter

Street Studios. This dynamic mar-

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temporary modern fine art, furni-

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Houston Antiques DealersAssociation hosts its spring show

March 2-4 at the George R. Brown

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ARCHITECTUREEVENTSInnovative and earth-minded builder

Dan Phillips of The PhoenixCommotion gives the talk, "Beyond the

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Woodlands. The Phoenix Commotion is

a building initiative created to prove that

constructing homes with recycled and

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located across the street. The gallery

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One-of-a-kind finds at the Houston Modern Market, Feb. 24-28.

HOME SHOWSDiscover hundreds of experts, products and services all under one

roof at the Texas Home & Garden Show at Reliant Center, happen-

ing Feb. 10-12. This marks the 26th year for the annual event.

Peruse the thousands of project ideas for home decor, remodeling

and new construction, gardening and landscaping, outdoor living,

pools and spas. Information: www.texashomeandgarden.com.

The 5th Annual Cy-Fair Home & Garden Show takes place Feb. 25-

26 at the Berry Center. The show features an exciting lineup of indus-

try-expert speakers and more than 200 vendors, all showcasing new

products and the latest ideas to spruce up your home’s indoor and

outdoor spaces. The event also includes a farmers market and recy-

cling station, offering electronics recycling and paper shredding.

Information: www.cyfairhomeandgarden.com.

CLASSESGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impressive

variety of classes at The Arbor Gate. Gaye Hammond leads a class on

Rose Pruning Feb. 18, offering expert advice on the how, when and

where to prune. On Feb. 25, experts Tom LeRoy and Bill Adams teach a

fun and informative class on Vegetable Gardening. Information:

281.351.8851 or www.arborgate.com.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, features a workshop on Planting aHummingbird Feeder Hanging Basket on Feb 26. Our recent cycles of

freezes and droughts have reduced natural nectar sources. Learn how to

grow a dozen different native plants whose flowers provide nectar for the

thirsty Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Plants profiled by the instructor will

include several species appropriate for a hanging basket. Participants get

to prepare and take home a hummingbird feeder hanging basket. Cost is

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Simple switches and smart solutions modernize a dated kitchen without busting the budget

Sense of Style

When Kristina and Cregg called me, their basic builder kitchen was large,but dated. They were stuck and did not know how to proceed.Mismatched appliances and metals, non-existent cabinet hardware orunder cabinet lighting, busy wallpaper, clutter, laminate countertops and atraffic-blocking overhang at the end of the island were spoiling thiskitchen’s potential. The protruding book bags were limiting the door fromfully opening.

TIP: When a table and chairs are inches away from barstools, it makes senseto increase traffic flow by eliminating an island overhang.

They removed the wallpaper with a www.HomeDepot.com Dif gel spraykit that contained scoring tools. They saved money by buying cut-to-orderstock 2” blinds from Lowe’s. Most other materials came from big box stores.

“We liked the idea of a ‘drop zone’ for the kids and to limit the repeateddrywall damage from book bags, dog leashes, umbrellas and jackets, but the

house was just not built with that in mind,” Cregg explained.He additionally disliked the white, easily stained laminate countertops and

Kristina hated the light cabinet stain and the dated wallpaper and how theyclashed with the look of the adjoining living room. New hardware, paint andcounters solved Kristina’s problem with the cabinet door.

In just one meeting and a few emails back and forth, I came up with aplan for them. Since the couple did almost all the work themselves (with theexception of installing the granite counters from Home Depot), they savedthousands of dollars.

They admit they were a bit worried that I might suggest replacing the tilefloor. But since they are great readers of Houston House & Home theyknew that I try to work with what the client has. “Your visit exceeded ourexpectations as you viewed the other rooms in the house and worked to getan overall view of our design preferences and work within our modest budg-et,” Kristina explained.

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BEFORE (above): A dated light fixture andmini-blinds, busy wallpaper, old cooktopand laminate dated this kitchen.

AFTER (left): A new pendant fixture fromOverstock.com, new 2” blinds, cooktopand granite updated this kitchen.

BEFORE (right): The book bags had dam-aged the wall below the hooks and nar-rowed the walkway into the room.

AFTER (below): Removing the wallpaper,recessing the book bags and wrappingthe niche with practical bead board bothcleaned up and enlarged the walkway.

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AFTER: The couple removed the wallpaper themselves and painted walls,bought a new cook top and fridge, reused cabinets and floor tile, addedhardware, granite countertops and removed the island overhang.

BEFORE: Busy wallpaper, clutter, mismatched appliances and metals andlaminate countertops with traffic-blocking island overhang were spoilingthis kitchen’s potential.

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since they did not want to replace the cabinets or the floor, both of which con-tained a lot of red and brown. They chose textured Ralph Lauren River Rockpaint in Chalk (RR53) purchased from Texas Paint Supply. They applied threecoats to get the desired coverage.

TIP: One way to cool down a too-red/orange tile floor and cabinets is withgreen walls and neutral countertops, which softens the intensity of the redtones.

Since they tend to over-research and ponder decisions, when I said, “justcommit” to black appliances and brushed nickel hardware, they were suddenlyunstuck from their dilemma. I suggested keeping the existing beige backsplashtile to avoid competing with the busy natural granite. “You provided us with atrusted baseline of comparison which helped us move forward instead of get-ting stuck with endless research,” Cregg explained. The couple then discoveredhow poorly the original backsplash tile was installed, so they tore out the oldtile and replaced it with a similar tile from DalTile, but also installed a band ofdecorative rope trim tile to separate the additional running bond (brick) pat-tern below it to add interest to the desk area.TIP: When you update your kitchen, little things can suddenly look tired.

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TRADE SECRETS• Think green—recycling existing flooring and cabi-nets repurposes them, keeps them out of the land-fill and saves thousands, too.

• To dress up existing builder-installed counter-tops, add granite, a new sink, and matching hard-ware to the existing cabinets.

• Remove dated mini-blinds and add under cabi-net lighting to totally change your kitchen.

• Sometimes the most effective strategy is not togut your kitchen, but to first rethink the items thatare already paid for.

The couple repaired flaws in the wood stain, repainted A/C vents,installed new brushed nickel doorstops and a new thumb-turn bolt onthe dining room door to keep the dog out of their formal living room.

TIP: Remove, clean and spray-paint air conditioning vents to freshenthem.

After lowering the sink drain, they were inspired to repair the plumb-ing beneath the new deeper Kohler under-counter white sink, installing aseparate trap for the new InSinkErator 3/4 horsepower garbage disposal.They also installed a Whirlpool reverse osmosis under-sink water filtra-tion system from Lowe’s.

All of these little changes add up to a much more functional and beau-tiful kitchen and the couple made no costly mistakes. “The painted wallsand neutral granite are warm and inviting and are the perfect counter-point to the DalTile Almond tile backsplash from Home Depot. Thegranite is a contrast to everything else, both browner and more substan-tial, which makes the whole kitchen feel sturdier and of better quality,”Kristina explained. “We just love our kitchen,” she added.

Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings. See more makeovers on her Web site at www.shelterstyle.com, e-mail her at joetta@shelter-style.com or call 713.461.2063. Appointments or referrals booked by February 29, 2012 will receive a 15-percent first meeting discount. Shelterstyle.com holds a"Pages of Happiness" rating and, for the fifth consecutive year, a “Super Service Award” presented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rat-ing on www.angieslist.com.

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WEATHER EXTREMES FROM EXTENDED FREEZES TO THAT DASTARDLY DROUGHTHAVE REDEFINED LANDSCAPE STRATEGIES IN THE HOUSTON AREA

It seems Mother Nature has been trying to tell us

something. Perhaps that message is “mother

knows best.” For decades, many traditional lawns

and landscapes in this area were designed to be

watered frequently, and historically, rainfall aver-

ages have provided much of that irrigation.

A perennial garden with low stone wall and rustic gate features Angelonia and Pentas.

For decades we have consistently received enough rainfall to supporta rainbow of tropical plants and acres of St. Augustine. According to theNational Climatic Data Center, from 1970 to 2000 our average annualrainfall was almost 50 inches per year, with anywhere from 3 to 5 inchesof rain each and every month. But 2011’s rainfall was less than half ofwhat our landscapes are used to. Preliminary estimates reveal the totalannual rainfall was around just 21 inches, with at least four monthsrecording less than one inch of rain.

BEYOND THE DROUGHT

With the worst summer on record burned into our memories, it’s almostdifficult to recall the past two winters’ deep freezes. Consecutive days andnights below freezing also brought unfamiliar landscape catastrophes toour neighborhoods.

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Vincas and Angelonia add lush texture to a back porch.

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Layered perennial plantings replace lawn with lush habitat.

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ABOVE: River birch trees and native Virginia Sweetspire provide a natural sense ofserenity. LEFT: A shrub and perennial garden provides resilient beauty.

So what’s a garden-loving Houstonian to do? How do homeowners pre-pare their yards and choose plants that can endure these weather extremes? “The last two years have been ungodly,” says Tim Turner of WindsweptLandscape Studios. “Between the extended freezes and the brutal drought, theweather conditions have significantly changed what we can expect to survive.” “Our recent weather extremes have redefined what makes a plant Houstonhardy,” says Janet Ireland, the longtime creative force behind Home &Habitat, a landscaping company that specializes in Houston hardy landscapes.“Even after determining what plants made it through the drought and thefreezes (perhaps dying back, then returning), we still have a wide plant paletteto work with.”

Turner says he has reassessed the once-reliable list of perennials he hasrelied on for years. “Basically, we’ve been looking at what survived 2011’sexceptional drought,” says Turner. “Even some natives did not make itthrough, because of variables, such as surrounding shade, soil type and mulchcoverage. We are now using a plant palette that can take extreme heat, littlewater and hard freezes.”

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Dwarf mondo grass defines a brick walkway, while pentas, plumbago and foxtail fern provide a lush foundation for jasmine lattice.

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FROM PRETTY PICTURE TO BIG PICTURE

Ireland named her business Home & Habitat, because she was motivated tocreate landscapes that bring natural habitat to urban wildlife. “Our designteam focuses more on the plants than the hardscape.” She also says clients areoften looking to provide a diverse array of plants for wildlife habitat. Irelandpoints out that fruit trees, vegetables and herbs make wonderful additions to aresidential landscape. “Those are especially great for families,” says Ireland. “It’sso great for kids to learn how their food grows and the role that nature plays.”

Turner insists that designing a landscape that is appropriate to yourhome’s architecture and surrounding neighborhood is essential. “Even with ourrevised palette of plants, we can still create residential landscapes that are func-tional, aesthetic and regionally expressive down to the neighborhood,” saysTurner.

IMPORTANCE OF IRRIGATION

Installing a sprinkler system or drip irrigation system ups the potential for aresilient landscape, but watering systems must be monitored to work efficientlyand avoid waste. Ireland says making this investment greatly increases the vari-ety of plant material than can thrive in your landscape.

“If you have an existing sprinkler system and are reworking your beds,then you will need to modify the water supply to those beds, really analyzingwhat the plants need,” says Ireland.

“The drought of 2011 was a water supply reality check,” warns Turner.“We are re-thinking sprinkler systems to minimize waste and runoff.”

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under a downspout can capture up to 55 gallons of water during a good rain. Barrels and barrel kits can be purchased online or at local stores. Many plant nurseries and nature centers offer workshops where you can make your rain barrel.

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Ireland stresses that soil is the foundation that plants grow from. “When you putorganic matter, such as compost and organic fertilizer, into the soil it helps plantsretain water,” says Ireland. “Investing in the soil can give plants a big advantage. It’s important to do this before planting, but you can add compost and mulch to existing trees and beds.”

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Winter is a great time to plant new beds and trees. “We are planting in fall and winter to help plants establish roots before the spring and summer heat and dry conditions set in,” says Turner. He also recommends more conservative pruning during drought conditions to avoid additional, unnecessary stress on trees and large shrubs.

Ireland and her team use their expertise to steer clients towards successful choices. “Homeowners can rely on an experienced landscaper—who offers a warranty—to determine and properly implement a thriving landscape,” says Ireland. “The Internet is good for ideas, but the Internet can be very confusing, because the information you find there is not always related to the Houston climate.”

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PLANTS THAT CAN HANDLE A TYPICAL HOUSTON DRY SPELL TREESLive oaks Red budsRed oaksTexas Mountain LaurelSee also “Tree Care”, p. 64.

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blooms bright magenta fringe-like flowers spring and fallDwarf palmettoGinger – typically does well. Dies back after freeze, but recovers nicelyHolly Eagleston (e. palaca)LantanaNandina (keep pruned)Palms – dwarf sabal palm can take low teens to high heat Pendo Palm – feathery frondsSabal Texana Viburnum Sadankwa – a Japanese native, tough, durable hedge, good

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A tree-lined boulevard, which initiallyaccommodated a streetcar line, anchors

the Historic Houston Heights area, known

for its turn-of-the-20th Century charm.Many of the original homes and architecture have sur-vived more than a century of weather extremes and realestate trends, but various lots and blocks have beenreinvented and redeveloped as opportunities arose.

One of those opportunities came to be in 2008 whenthe homeowner’s godfather, a longtime Heights resi-dent, sold the vacant lot adjacent to his own historicproperty to his godson. The lot has long history withthe family and had been sold to H-E-B decades ago,when the nearby H-E-B store needed space to maneu-ver its large delivery trucks. After the H-E-B store

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STORY BY SANDRA COOK • PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAYMOND ALDERETE

TOP OF PAGE: Many Craftsman touches were worked into the design of this recently built home. The full-front porch, complete with brick pedestals with tapered columns, evokes a Craftsmanlook, which is complemented by traditional plantings by Strong Landscaping. The home was featured on last December’s holiday home tour in the Heights. OPPOSITE PAGE: The overall lookof the living room was created by Brett Duhon from Boxwood Interiors and features several of the homeowners’ collections. The stair wall displays close to 40 landscape paintings, while themantle hosts an assortment of antique spools. The walls throughout the home are Pittsburgh Paint’s Santa Fe with Linen on the trim.

Floors throughout the first level are engineered walnut finished in a distressed chicory color. Theseries of botanical lithographs in the office were purchased at The Antiquarium, and the light fix-ture linen wingback chairs and ottoman are from Boxwood Interiors.

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closed, the godfather purchased the property back from thegrocery chain.

This transaction opened the door for the godson, a land-scaper, and his partner, a downtown professional, to pur-chase the lot and build their dream home. The coupleworked with David Weekley Homes to develop the designand build a two-story, four-bedroom, Craftsman-inspiredhome. It was the builder’s first custom project in theHeights, a project of their build on your own lot program.

“We worked with an architect to customize the houseplan,” says one of the owners. “We wanted to incorporatehistoric Heights touches, such as the Craftsman-stylecolumns with the brick base with tapered column on top.We also added the tin roof on the front porch and the win-dow shutters to the original design.”

The resulting two-story home is just over 3,000 squarefeet with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, plus agarage apartment. This allows plenty of room for the cou-ples frequent guests.

RIGHT: The formal dining room dazzles with its iron and rock crystal chandelier fromBoxwood Interiors suspended from the coffered white pine ceiling. The table was found atZ Gallerie, and the chairs were recovered and refinished by Joaquin Renteria. The chinahutch had belonged to one of the owners’ great grandparents and was redone by Renteriawith a milk paint finish. The two paintings are by artist Katy Frost Neil of Galveston.BELOW: The homeowners’ collections include many antique toys and animal figures, aswell as paintings by local artists.

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The couple’s previous home had been a three-storytownhome in Rice Military. Nowadays, they are glad to bein a traditional, two-story amidst the neighborly atmos-phere of the Heights. “We love our neighbors,” says one ofthe homeowners. “We recently became godparents to theyoung daughter of one of our neighbors, and since wepurchased this lot from my godfather who lives next door,to us, this is a very special block.”

It’s clear the couple treasures family connections. Manyfurnishings in the home are family heirlooms, includingseveral paintings, a rocking chair and a hope chest. Thecouple also enjoys buying furniture and art while on vaca-tions and shipping it home. To pull together the look oftheir home, the owners worked with Brett Duhon ofBoxwood Interiors to establish décor themes, but admitthey have made adjustments to the look after settling in.

BELOW: The back courtyard features a French Quarter look with brick laid in a herring-bone pattern, strings of lights overhead and French ironwork hung on the wall (a NewOrleans find). Joaquin Renteria made the zinc-topped dining table; the chairs weresourced from Restoration Hardware and Thompson & Hanson..

RIGHT: The homeowners purchased the iron wall art and antique shutters during tripsto New Orleans. The wicker furniture is from Smith & Hawken, while a glass-toppedantique urn between the chairs functions as a side table.

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The owners made the kitchen the center of home, as theylove to entertain. The generous kitchen functions as the hubof the first floor. The large island handles plenty of foodprep, and often serves as a buffet for family-style gatherings.The deep farmhouse sink handles piles of dishes, while theCambria quartz countertops continue to shine after count-less cleanups.

The homeowners desired a balanced design for the much-used kitchen. “I like that your eye doesn’t stop in one place,but the space works as a whole,” says one of the owners.And while they have both a formal dining room and a com-fortable breakfast area, the couple takes advantage of theiroutdoor dining room more than any other option.

The couples’ two pugs, Samson and Buttercup, were con-sidered with the choice of flooring on the first level. Thefloors are engineered walnut with a distressed and variedfinish to allow for wear. The owners also chose to put sisalon stairs to make it easier for the dogs to get up and downthe staircase.

Grand Central Kitchen

BELOW: Craftsman Joaquin Renteria made the kitchen table with antique barn wood togo with the set of heirloom antique English pub chairs and 19th Century Swedishbench. The chandelier was a wedding gift from one of the homeowner’s grandfather tohis grandmother. RIGHT: Cambria quartz countertops in Sussex (on island) and HydePark provide resilience and beauty. The roomy farmhouse sink and faucet, both byKohler, handles heaps of dishes. The off-white subway tile backsplash gets an Italianaccent from the decorative tile piece behind cooktop, imported from Florence, Italy. Allappliances are GE Monogram.

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A New ClassicThe homeowners selected neutral colors for the walls and finish-es throughout the home. “I was raised with the idea that youdecorate with art,” says one of the owners. The use of a time-less, classic foundation both inside and out allows the uniquepieces in their collections to stand out, but not overwhelm.

“We wanted our home to look decorated, but still feel homeyand warm,” says one of the homeowners. “When our friendsbring their kids over we don’t have to worry about anything get-ting broken.”

Resources Builder: David Weekley Custom Homes, 800.758.3238

Landscaper: Strong Landscaping, 832.567.6561

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Mature trees can provide shade, habitat and an effortlessmagnificence to a home, neighborhood, even an entire city. Think of thesplendid places you visited during travels and here in the Houston area:do you think of trees along great boulevards? Trees at parks and universi-ties? Trees on the grounds of historic homes?

Trees of many sizes and shapes grow quite easily all over Houston,that is, provided our area receives its typical amount of rainfall. The pastyear’s severe drought took a great toll on the tree population acrossHouston and Texas.

How can homeowners determine when a tree is truly dead and what’sthe best way to remove a tree? Can a tree look dead, but still come backin the spring or summer? We asked Barry J. Ward, Executive Director of Trees for Houston, thesetree-related questions to help readers save existing trees and make smartchoices for planting and caring for new trees. Here are his expertresponses.

1. How can a homeowner or neighborhood volunteer knowwhen a drought-damaged tree cannot be saved? During the winter, use a small, sharp knife to peel away the outer-mostlayer of bark. If it is green underneath, then it is still alive. Also, smallperipheral branches should be flexible. If they snap, they are dead. Theproblem with stressed trees is that trees, unlike humans, can be mostly orpartially dead. The key is knowing when to give up the fight.

2. Can a tree that looks dead be revived? Are there signsto look for? Steps to take? Yes, but generally speaking, trees in this condition tend to not look asgood even if they do come back. If the majority of, or even a few, pri-mary peripheral branches die, the tree may never regain the classic,species-specific look you want. The key is to water well during the hot,dry months; don’t over-water during the winter. Most of our local vari-eties can drop leaves once over the course of a summer due to stress

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River Birch trees with native Virginia Sweetspire. Photo courtesy of Home & Habitat.

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Landscaper David Morello planted Quercus macrocarpa (Burr Oak) trees along the roadway by his home in the Heights. Photos this page by Acker/Zvonkovic.

and make it back. A second die off will usually be fatal or cause irre-versible harm.

3. If a tree cannot be saved, how should Houstonians goabout removing dead trees? If hiring professionals, whatare questions to ask and practices that should be insistedupon?Only hire a licensed, bonded arborist. Tree removal can risky for boththe worker and surrounding structure. Training in tree care, treeremoval, tree climbing, etc., are all part of the licensure and insurancebonding process. This will not guarantee a great job on your tree, but atleast you will be starting with a minimum level of competence. Askyourself, “Will this company make good if they drop a tree through myroof? Will they have insurance if there is an accident with a chain saw or5 tons of falling lumber?” Accidents are uncommon, but they tendtoward the serious/fatal end of the spectrum!

4. Do you know of good resources and options for repur-posing trees or limbs debris? Are there local drop-offs fortree waste? Can homeowners have their tree waste con-verted into mulch? For the scale of the individual homeowner, the best option is to simplyask the tree removal company to mulch it right at your home and leaveit with you.

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LEFT: Montezuma Bald Cypress features feathery green foliage that turnsbronze/brown in the winter. Photo by FFprod66 - Fotolia.com

5. What are some recommended species to replacelost trees? Please give several types in both large andsmall sizes. Note: This list is not comprehensive, but names large and small treesthat survived the historic 2011 drought with very little or no supple-mental watering. For a comprehensive list of recommended trees, seetexastreeplanting.tamu.edu/viewalltrees.aspx.

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1. Carya illinoenses - Pecan2. Quercus macrocarpa -Burr Oak 3. Quercus virginiana - Live Oak4. Taxodium mucronatum - Montezuma Bald Cypress (few or noknees)5. Ulmus alata - Winged Elm6. Ulmus crassifolia - Cedar Elm7. Platamus occidentalis - American Sycamore8. Juniperus virginiana - Eastern Red Cedar9. Quercus stellata - Post Oak

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Root development is the primary concern in caring for your newlyplanted tree. It is essential to maintain the proper moisture level inthe root zone to keep all roots alive and encourage growth.Improper watering will stunt the growth of a tree and eventually killit. Note: The most common cause of plant loss in the Houston areais improper watering.

Symptoms associated with inadequate watering are browning edgesof the leaves, wilting and leaf drop. Unfortunately, these are also thesymptoms displayed by a tree that is receiving too much water orinsufficient oxygen in the root zone to allow the tree to respire andtake up the water by the roots.

It is best to water your newly planted tree daily, but in moderateamounts. Please refer to the watering table for your tree type andsize. Also, keep a 2-inch layer of mulch around the root ball; DO NOT create a mound of mulch stacked up against the tree!

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