Knowing the difference between these two types of Ashe Junipers, aka Cedar, is absolutely vital when it comes to clearing your land. The reason: Red Berry Cedar will resprout from the root mass underground, but Blue Berry Cedar does not resprout from the root mass underground. This means it is perfectly fine to clear Blue […]
Land clearing with a unique twist: Biomimicry
Water is a precious resource, especially in Texas, where drought years are common. With 25 years of land clearing experience, we’ve observed various approaches and experimented with different methods. One approach that often goes unnoticed is biomimicry, where humans emulate nature to solve problems. In this case, the challenge is water scarcity or excessive rainfall. […]
Better Wildfire Protection with Forestry Mulchers.
As our summers grow hotter and drier and winds become more unpredictable, it’s essential to talk about wildfire safety. Having spent five years as an operator for Cedar Eaters and 16 years as a wildland firefighter, I’ve gathered a wealth of experience from my lifelong connection to logging and forestry. With more people moving to […]
Fire Mitigation with Cedar Eaters: A Crucial Step Towards Protection.
With the recent wildfires that have occurred in California and various other states, fire mitigation has become a hot topic. To reference Smokey the Bear, “Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires.” One must wonder, what can I do to prevent something like this from happening to me? The answer is not simple, and nothing we can do […]
How Cedar Mulch Leads to Grass Growth
Many often believe that grass won’t grow through mulch. This is not entirely correct, and a consultation with one of our representatives can shed some light on this. With more than 23 years of performing cedar mulching services in North, Central and South Texas, we have seen the results proven over numerous years of recovery. […]
DCAYLCP – Dollar Cost Average Your Land Clearing Project
When it comes to clearing land, it can be a monumental task and very expensive. Yes, landowners can seek out government programs that have been designed to help the land owner, but like anything else involving the government, there are strings attached. I can cover that topic in another blog post. My point today is […]
Clearing land can maximize property value.
With more than 23 years of experience working in the Texas land clearing market, I have seen the ebbs and flows of Texas real estate. Prices have steadily risen over the years, even on properties in distress or overgrown with an abundance of vegetation. However, the one thing that holds true is that the cleanest-looking […]
Clearing Land to Maximize Rainfall Retention
Living in Central, South and West Texas, we are accustomed to dry arid weather patterns that come in cycles with brief wet seasons that seem to be getting further and further apart. Since our rainy seasons seem to be spreading out we need to capitalize on rainwater retention during our wet seasons. Much of this […]
Cedar Mulching: How It Works and Why You Should Consider It
Source The sweet scent of cedarwood fills the air as you enjoy exploring your property after having it cleared of cedar and underbrush, leaving mulch around trees and on hillsides. Cedar and brush mulch are excellent for the environment, and they brighten up the landscape. Mountain Cedar trees, also called ash juniper, are not native to […]
Cedar Eaters in San Antonio Construction News
Cedar Eaters of Texas was recently spotlighted in San Antonio Construction News‘ July 2019 edition: Here’s a snippet from the article: “It wasn’t until Stan Hegener faced his own 150 acres of cedar that he realized that he couldn’t see anything for the trees. With his wife Pam, he created Cedar Eaters, a land restoration business […]
