We Care for Trees ALL Year
While many green industry businesses slow down or shut down during the winter, Wachtel Tree Science continues working year-round...Continue Reading
Tree Support Systems
Tree Surgeon has become an antiquated term in the tree industry, but it accurately describes the care modern arborists give to trees. Careful and accurate cuts into the live wood, diagnosing disease to make sure trees get the proper remedy, and even drilling through the tree to add metal hardware...Continue Reading
Preventive Vs. Reactive Tree Care
It’s very common for a homeowner to wait for an issue to develop before taking action. Unfortunately, waiting until a problem becomes visible can wind up being very costly and destructive...Continue Reading
Your Cabling and Bracing Questions Answered
When your tree needs support to reduce chances of branch failure, cabling and bracing may be a good option for you. View our FAQs to learn more.Continue Reading
Tree Cabling and Bracing: Support Systems & Techniques
Learn more about why tree cable techniques and tree bracing techniques are used, and if you need our services on your property. Continue Reading
Your Trees Are Dormant In Winter – Our Arborists Are Not
Wachtel Tree Science works throughout the winter months. In fact, during the winter we perform many of our services...Continue ReadingContinue Reading
Summer Tree Care Tips
There’s something about relaxing in the backyard with friends, family and food during a warm, summer day. Green grass and lively trees really set the stage for the perfect home outing. However, not preparing your trees and shrubs for the summer can result in a less-enjoyable scene. As summer approaches, there are a few maintenance steps that can be taken to meet the vision you have for your yard while ensuring proper health...Continue Reading
Tree Cabling and Bracing for Winter
The snow storms that we experience here in Wisconsin are both beautiful and hazardous. In the same regard, snow building up on trees is something that can cause serious issues to their structure...Continue Reading
How Trees React to Lightning and Wind During Thunderstorms
Trees may be sturdy, adaptive, and resilient, but they are not indestructible. Continually checking on your trees and taking preemptive measures before and after storms is one way to ensure your trees possibility of being indestructible. Continue Reading
Preparing Trees for Winter
Be sure to prepare and inspect one of the most crucial components of your property, your trees. Before Jack Frost can bite your trees, take preemptive steps, such as wrapping the trunk, mulching the base, recycling your leaves and many more, to ensure the safety of your trees in the harsh winter environment. Continue Reading