Port-A-Tree, Inc

09/28/2026

As work progresses at Horizon Lakes, Huffines Communities is saving trees that would otherwise be cleared during construction. The trees will be relocated to parks and commons areas throughout the new development, where they can continue to grow and be enjoyed by future residents.

The effort gives established trees a place in the community’s future while bringing shade and character to its shared spaces.

Serving Rockwall County since 1978.

09/24/2026

“Plant native” seems to be the phrase everyone is talking about, and our Eastern Red Cedars show you why.

The trees at our little tree farm have made it through an incredibly hot, dry season without irrigation or supplemental water. We watered them during their first year to help them get established. Now they are surviving on their own.

Eastern red cedars are still our number one tree to transplant here in Rockwall County.

09/17/2026

The majority of our work takes place in the woods or in wide-open spaces, but this project presented a very different set of challenges.

Located near Preston Hollow in North Dallas, this property offered extremely limited working space. We were hired to carefully relocate several established crape myrtles to make room for a new swimming pool.

Working within the tight confines of an urban property requires careful planning, specialized equipment, and precision to safely remove, transport, and replant mature trees while protecting the surrounding landscape and structures.

Rather than removing these trees, the homeowners chose to give them a second life. We’re proud to have played a part in preserving these established crape myrtles and giving them a new place to grow for years to come

09/05/2026

Temperatures may be soaring above 100°, but this dedicated crew is still out there getting the job done and moving trees!

We’re incredibly grateful for our hardworking Port-A-Tree team. Through long days, demanding work, and intense Texas heat, they keep pushing forward and getting it done!

08/13/2026

Good read…

Your trees are feeling the heat too 🌳☀️

High temperatures and limited rainfall can put stress on trees, especially young or recently planted ones.

During hot, dry conditions, pay attention to your tree and the moisture in the soil before reaching for the hose. Both too little and too much water can stress a tree and overwatering can contribute to tree decline.

When watering is needed, water slowly and deeply around the root zone rather than directly at the trunk. A layer of mulch can also help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Watch for signs of stress, including wilting, leaf scorch, early leaf drop or canopy dieback.

08/12/2026

Sometimes you need to protect yourself- insect repellent for the chiggers, wasp spray for the yellow jackets, sunscreen for the sun but this battle to get the job done was the first.

Bumblebees!!! My first encounter as well for all the crew. They nest on or in the ground and get really mad when you disturb them. My skid loader operator found that out really quickly as he removed some brush to start this job. A few painful stings and a watchful eye to finish this job up. I played it safe with one of my bee suits as the crew watched from a distance. Mark Johnson

07/24/2026

Well I needed to post this one more time. Bag worms are now active and if your tree has visible signs of thinning and yellowing this might be the problem. Early treatment is key. If you see just a few bags hanging on your trees usually not much harm it’s when you see hundreds of bags hanging on branches that damage occurs . Good news here the tire is safe and spraying isn’t necessary

07/09/2026

The heat is on!
It’s summertime and the heat has arrived. The spring rains have subsided and your trees need to be kept hydrated thru the peak of the summer. Remember to water heavily but not often. Mulch is key to helping the trees retain the moisture.

06/24/2026

A little rough start yesterday morning. I've had countless flats on the rear tires but this is the first time for the front.
Very scary, as you can see it does more damage than "just a flat tire".
Reliable mobile tire service to my rescue and we were up and running in two hours with a replacement rim to do what we do best. MOVING TREES BABY!

05/14/2026

Friendly reminder of tree transplanting day

DATE: May 14, 2026
TIME: 1:00PM - 5:00 PM
GENERAL LOCATION: The subject property is located at the NWC of John King Blvd and Airport Road
(new Fuel City site)