Hire a Wachtel arborist to properly plant a new tree for you, doing so will result in your best chance for a healthy tree. Having a healthier tree will save time and money over the long-term. There you go, this article summarized in less than a paragraph. Keep reading if you’d like more details.Continue Reading
The Fall Season is probably my favorite time of year. The blessing of the change in temperature and humidity, baseball playoffs, Packers season starting, and the changes in leaf color are all part of what makes fall special in Wisconsin.Continue Reading
Ash trees were an important street and shade tree for many years. They were tough native trees that stood up to a variety of conditions with relatively few problems. Unfortunately, the introduction of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) from China about 20 years ago changed all that.Continue Reading
Evergreens are commonly planted trees throughout our Wisconsin. They are an excellent choice for your property, but unfortunately fungal diseases can affect their health and result in unsightly landscapes. The susceptibility of an evergreen to disease is a result of not only the species but also the growing conditions inflicted upon trees.Continue Reading
The role evergreens play in the landscape has always been a prominent one. Their beauty often frames the remainder of the landscape, home, prominent features, or are some of the prominent features themselves.Continue Reading
Planting trees is one of the most rewarding endeavors a person can undertake. The benefits of trees are many! Planting, nourishing, and watching a tree grow is a very emotionally gratifying experience.Continue Reading
Many of our clients not only love and care for their trees, but also strive to make their property unique and special. One particular client, who wishes to stay anonymous, has spent many years cultivating a small urban lot into something very special.Continue Reading
If you enjoy your trees, you are likely and bit of a ‘birder’ as well. Those of us that care for our trees have an interest and appreciation of birds too.Continue Reading
Many of you have seen or heard of the devastation to our urban forests when Dutch Elm Disease swept through decades ago. A few of our area neighborhoods lost nearly every single tree on the street.Continue Reading
When you toss a rock into a peaceful pond, ripples radiate out in all directions to influence whatever they roll past. Lilly pads undulate, surface weeds jiggle and the shoreline shifts ever so slightly.Continue Reading