Seasonal Needle Drop of Evergreens
Knowing that seasonal needle drop is normal, is the first step to determining what may be happening. The Certified Arborists at Wachtel Tree Science are always available to help you make sure.Continue Reading
What Lurks Below… Strikes!
In fall, measures to help trees replace or build the number of feeder roots will compensate for stress and damage endured during the dry growing season. Growth can be made up when attention is paid to the good cultural care needed, coupled with precise, targeted treatments against known disease or insect stressors. Continue Reading
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle originally published his children’s book in 1969 about a caterpillar that eats everything in its path and eventually turns into a beautiful butterfly, enjoyed by all. There is another side to this story – this time instead of a beautiful butterfly the caterpillar turns into a regular colored moth.Continue Reading
Mycorrhizae, the Fantastic Fungus!
The various relationships between Mycorrhizae and a tree’s roots are referred to as “symbiotic” since they both benefit by promoting each other. Learn how we can promote a mycorrhizal network in our soils to benefit a tree’s overall health.Continue Reading
What’s Wrong with My Magnolia Tree?
Magnolia scale is one of many types of scale that affects trees and is a difficult pest to control. Learn how it impacts your trees and how to get scale under control. Continue Reading
What Lurks Below
There is a danger present that is now unseen – hidden in the weeds but ready to strike! This danger is very dry subsoil hiding under a camouflage of mud. Learn what can be done. 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
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