Land clearing and forestry mulching answers from the field
Plain answers for Central Texas landowners on how land clearing estimates work, how forestry mulching works, when to clear, and how to keep cedar and mesquite from coming back.
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Why rock crushing depth decides what your road sits on
Skid-steer crushers are rated 4 to 6 inches deep. The deepest heads reach about 20. Here is what that depth means on thin Hill Country soil, and where it stops helping.
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Crushing your own rock vs hauling in crushed limestone road base
A mile of ranch road can take 150 or more truckloads of crushed limestone road base. Here is how crushing your own rock compares, and when hauling still makes sense.
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What to expect when building on rocky land in Texas
Most Hill Country land is a few inches of soil over layered limestone. Here is how that rock shapes roads, pads, trenches and septic, and how crushing puts it to work.
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Does clearing land increase property value? What Texas buyers see
Does clearing land increase property value? It can, when clearing turns hidden, unusable acreage into ground buyers can walk, picture and build on. Here is what helps and what hurts.
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When is the best time to clear land in Texas?
The best time to clear land in Texas is usually late fall into winter, when ground is firm and oaks sit outside the spring oak wilt window. Here is how each season plays out.
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How to clear cedar and keep cedar regrowth in check
Cedar regrowth after clearing usually comes from trees cut too high or from new seedlings. Here is how to clear Ashe juniper low and keep the land open for good.
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Forestry mulching vs traditional land clearing for Texas property
Forestry mulching vs traditional land clearing comes down to what you want left on the ground afterward. Here is how the two methods compare and when to use each one.
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How forestry mulching cost per acre is set in Central Texas
Forestry mulching cost per acre comes down to how many machine hours each acre takes. Here is what sets that time and how 9 Arrow turns it into an estimate.
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Reclaiming ranch pasture by clearing cedar and mesquite
Clearing cedar and mesquite on a Texas ranch takes two different plans, because cedar dies when cut low and mesquite resprouts. Here is how to reclaim pasture and keep it open.
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What is forestry mulching, and how does it work on Texas land?
What is forestry mulching? One machine grinds trees and brush where they stand, with no burn piles and no hauling. Here is how forestry mulching works and what it leaves behind.
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How much does land clearing cost in Texas?
Land clearing cost in Texas starts with the scope of work. Here is how mulching, grubbing, brush piles and access each shape an estimate, and how to compare bids fairly.
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