I am always paying attention to the tree stresses that come over the past few years to see how they play out, interact, and affect the tree populations, both in natural systems and in home landscapes. The last two+ years have combined for some significant hardships that have affected our trees.Continue Reading
While trees are living organisms, just like us, there are many differences between the ways we grow, deal with stress, and recover from damage. One of the biggest differences between trees and ourselves is trees never really heal.Continue Reading
Most healthy trees should have leaves with an even green color. Leaves should also have a similar size, density, and an even distribution throughout the tree. If a tree exhibits a yellowing of leaves with a network of darker green veins (interveinal chlorosis), this likely indicates a serious nutrient problem. In severe cases the entire leaf turns yellow and leaf size is stunted. Leaves may scorch or wither and drop prematurely. Symptoms may be on a few leaves, an individual branch, and portions or all of a tree.Continue Reading
Instead of concentrating only on the most important Ips bark beetle, I thought it might be useful to consider all the major types to see how they work, why they are a concern, and how we can deal with them.Continue Reading
Guess Which Insect? A sloppy painter might finish up the ceiling work and call it day. Cleaning off the brushes with some water and flinging the excess moisture and leftover paint onto the shrubbery. Once this dries you might find tiny white flecks on the needles of your Mugo Pine (or other evergreen host). Maybe it’s a stretch, but this does come around to a tree care topic. These white paint flecks mimic the look of a tiny insect that can damage your trees or shrubs if left alone.Continue Reading
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
Due to stress and disease, Wisconsin spruce trees have seen a decline over the years. Learn more about what is killing spruce trees in Wisconsin. Continue Reading
Many tree problems begin underground. Learn how to help manage stress, improve root development and improve your tree's natural resistance to insect attacks and diseases.Continue Reading
Droughts can affect all trees, but younger and struggling trees are the most prone to water loss. Learn more about supplemental watering. Continue Reading
Wachtel Tree Science has the advanced tools to gain meaningful understanding on what is happening inside trees. Learn more.Continue Reading