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In most cases, clear brush and cedar before installing new fencing. Equipment access is easier without fence lines in the way, and you avoid the cost and frustration of repairing new fence damaged during clearing. The exception matters, though: when you're clearing near existing pasture with livestock present, sequence the work in sections so cattle […]

If you've had land cleared this fall, or you're planning a clearing project before the end of the year, the work doesn't stop when the crew pulls off the property. What you do in the weeks before cold weather sets in determines how well the cleared ground holds up, how quickly native grass recovers in […]

You can get a rough read on brush density by walking a few sample areas and estimating what percentage of the ground is covered by cedar or brush canopy versus open, visible soil and grass. Anything over roughly 40 to 50 percent canopy cover is generally considered dense and will affect both clearing method and […]

Ask any Hill Country real estate agent what kills a sale, and overgrown cedar is near the top of the list. Buyers walk a property, can't see past the tree line, can't picture a homesite or a pasture, and move on to the next listing, even when the underlying land is exactly what they were […]

One of the first questions Hill Country landowners should ask before clearing isn't "what equipment do I need" — it's "what am I actually allowed to clear, and where." Regulations vary by county, by whether you're inside city limits or in unincorporated areas, and by what's on your property to begin with. Here's a general […]

Oak wilt has been quietly reshaping the Texas Hill Country for decades. Drive through Kerr, Bandera, or Gillespie County and you'll likely spot a "wilt pocket" — a ring of dead and dying red or live oaks radiating outward from a single infected tree. Left unmanaged, it can spread from a handful of trees to […]

Right of way clearing looks straightforward from the outside — cut a path, keep it clear, move on. In practice, utility and pipeline right-of-way work is one of the more demanding categories of land clearing, and companies managing hundreds of miles of easement have learned to be selective about who they hire. The Scale Is […]

Before you pour a single foundation or string a single wire, there's a less glamorous step that saves more headaches than almost anything else in a land project: knowing exactly where your fence lines and boundaries actually sit, and clearing them properly. Why Overgrown Fence Lines Cause Problems In a lot of Hill Country properties, […]

It's one of the first questions every landowner asks, and one of the hardest to answer with a single number: what does land clearing actually cost? The honest answer is "it depends," but understanding what it depends on helps you get a realistic sense of your project before you ever call for a quote. Acreage […]

Central Texas doesn't do rain gently. Long dry stretches followed by intense downpours are practically a regional signature, and freshly cleared land, with less vegetation to slow water down, is especially vulnerable to erosion if it isn't managed correctly during and after the work. Why Cleared Land Is More Erosion-Prone Vegetation does more work than […]

Whether it's a custom home, a barn, or a full development, every construction project on raw Hill Country acreage starts the same way: someone has to clear the ground before anyone can build on it. Getting this phase right sets the tone for everything that follows. Start With the Survey, Not the Chainsaw Before any […]

What is Land Clearing? Over 10,000 years have passed since the agricultural revolution so some humans have become bona fide land clearing experts. A few of us have always been around to clear overgrown land and make room for cities, buildings, and crops. Why Would Anyone Clear Trees From Good Land? Those purposes still ring […]

The words kind of give away what land clearing means, right? For sure. But there is a little more to it. Clearing land is the intentional process of moving or mulching trees, brush, rock, and other debris from an area of ground. The area is generally at least an acre but can run into the […]

How to find land clearing service companies (recommendations, online reviews) The process of finding the best nearby land-clearing services is not unlike finding any other company. Hereʼs how to start: Once you find a few leads ask questions about the below and if you like what you hear, set up an on-site meeting. What to […]

For some types of clearing projects, itʼs important to be aware of the ripple effects that clearing your property can have. After all, what good is a hundred-acre hunting ranch if there is not a single animal on it? Or a fifty-acre new crop field with nothing to harvest? Bear in mind that cedar mulching […]

Importance of Customer Preparation Before Clearing Starts Preparation by property owners prior to land clearing not only facilitates a smoother operational flow but also plays a pivotal role in minimizing environmental repercussions and enhancing onsite safety. Through proactive engagement, customers can significantly streamline the clearing process, yielding cost efficiencies and time savings. Moreover, such preparatory […]