Soil Testing for Healthy Plants
The only way to understand soil issues is to dig a little deeper and get frequent soil testing to help prevent future issues.Continue Reading
How do Trees Speak?
Trees provide clues through the way in which they grow and Arborists learn to interpret these clues to provide care options to the tree owner.Continue Reading
Soil Sampling Success at Wachtel Tree Science
Wachtel Tree Science’s new soil evaluation has had a very successful first year with over 30 tests done already! Sampling can help us make the best management decision for your trees. Here are a handful of success stories.Continue Reading
Consulting Arborists – Fast Track to Your Peace of Mind
Effective property landscape management begins with knowledge of what you have. This is especially true when you consider the trees growing on the properties you manage. Consulting arborists can help!Continue Reading
Why is it a Prescription Letter?
Now is the time of year when you will be receiving plant health care recommendations for the coming year. The recommendations are designed to specifically for your trees to help keep them healthy and beautiful.Continue Reading
Are Your Evergreens Looking a Little “Off” Lately?
One of the most common ailments for our evergreens is a class of diseases generally referred to as “needle cast”. There are several species of needle cast fungi that can infect pines, spruces, or fir trees. These fungi cause the inner needles to fall off prematurely resulting in trees that appear thin and/or “sick”.Continue Reading
Living with Tree Risk
There are risks that are inherent with living around trees, but there are many more benefits trees provide! With ongoing management, we can reduce this risk to an acceptable level where you can be comfortable and enjoy the benefits of your trees.Continue Reading
I Predict… What’s the Outlook for 2019
Economists, Meteorologists, and Sports Talk Radio Hosts often try to predict future events. Their goal is to help prepare us for these outcomes. Arborists make predictions to help guide tree care advice and avoid unwanted outcomes. Considering past events, local trends and past year experiences here are some highlights of what I predict for the 2019 Tree Care year.Continue Reading
What is Oak Decline?
There are so many oaks dying across the state that scientists have begun using the term “oak decline” to describe this phenomenon. These oaks are often declining from multiple issues and must be assessed by a Certified Arborist to correctly prescribe a treatment plan. Continue Reading
Urban Diversity
I first met Neal & Nancy Paisley at a home and garden show at State Fair Park. I remember well as I was just a few months pregnant and hadn’t told anyone other than my husband and mother. It was a slow evening and the Paisleys were pleasant and interested in trees. So we talked trees for a while.Continue Reading