Why Should I Care for My Trees?
Well what do you think? Do trees need our help? I was first introduced to this line of thinking early in my career as people would ask me, “Why do I need to treat my trees?”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
The Benefits Of Hiring A Certified Arborist
Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to significant return. Healthy, attractive trees not only enhance the appearance of your property but add value as well. However, properly maintaining the trees and shrubs around your residential or commercial property requires a certain level of expertise and plenty of time...Continue Reading
Considering Tree Species to Plant when Designing Your Landscape
As Certified arborists, our goal is to help give your new tree the right conditions to thrive, which means considering a number of factors before you place your newest friend in the ground. A well planned out landscape will incorporate the following when looking to add trees...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
The Potential Effects Wisconsin Winter Storms Can have on Your Trees
In Wisconsin, we are no stranger to winter storms and their capabilities. However, this term “winter storm” is a broad one because there are varying types of storms our trees can be exposed to. Five specific storms that threaten our trees, and landscape are snow squalls, blizzards, ice storms, freezing rain, and sleet. Continue Reading
Do You Need a Tree Consultation after Strange Winter Weather?
The large pine tree in your front yard has endured a steadfast fall and has been struck by winter right away. Covered in ice one day, then experiencing temperatures into the 50°s the next; your pine is facing strange winter weather. Continue Reading
Being an Arborist: Our Step-by-Step Approach on Your Properties
Have you ever wondered what a consultation from Wachtel Tree Science would entail? Well, when working as an arborist, we are commonly asked what processes we take when receiving a call, performing a consultation, and what choices we make regarding our tree treatment, seasonal practices, and the preservation of trees. Read more. Continue Reading
Timing is Everything
When it comes to proper treatment timing, it isn’t as simple as following a traditional calendar. Learn more.Continue Reading