A Guide to Seasonal Tree Maintenance
Our comprehensive guide to tree maintenance will walk you through the best time for a tree treatment, when to prune a tree, and more to keep your trees healthy.Continue Reading
Ash Tree Identification
Proper tree identification can be tricky. Many trees share similar attributes such as branch and bud configuration, leaf shape, and bark texture, making it easy to mistake one type of tree for another. When it comes to protecting your ash tree against EAB the first step is proper identification.Continue Reading
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
The Science in Wachtel Tree Science
The term “science” has always been in our name, and you may have wondered why. Science is a process of inquiry that allows us to test our ideas of how things might actually work.Continue Reading
The Importance of Tree Diversity in the Landscape
Why is planting a wide selection of trees in our landscapes important? Let’s look at a little past history to delve into this question...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
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
Signs Your Trees Need Watering
Wisconsin’s summer heat can be demanding on trees. Without adequate rainfall, trees won’t get the proper amount of water needed to promote healthy growth. Watering your trees by hand may be required if long seasons of drought take place. But how do you know when it’s time to water your trees? Fortunately, there are some signs you can look for to determine whether you should give your trees some water...Continue Reading
Identifying and Treating the Emerald Ash Borer in Wisconsin
For over 10 years, the Emerald Ash Borer has been destroying ash trees in Wisconsin. Treating your ash trees for the Emerald Ash Borer will not only save you time and money, but it will most importantly save your ash trees. Being able to identify the Emerald Ash Borer in any stage and knowing when to start treatment are two key to keeping your ash trees healthy...Continue Reading
Why Fall Trunk Injections Are Important
While tree care varies on the time of year, there is no better time than now to consider tree injections. Trunk injections introduce insecticides or fungicides directly into the tree to ensure the tree is getting 100% of the materials without run off or leaching providing the protection they need. When it comes to staying on top of tree disease and tree pests, tree injections are one version of a must-take precaution...Continue Reading