Winter Tree Evaluation
A common question I’ve heard in my time as a professional arborist is “What do you do in the winter months?”Continue Reading
We Care for Trees ALL Year
While many green industry businesses slow down or shut down during the winter, Wachtel Tree Science continues working year-round...Continue Reading
The Art of Pruning
If you’ve hired Wachtel Tree Science to prune your tree(s) in the past, you’ve likely noticed how much more beautiful they look afterward. But is aesthetics the main reason we prune your trees? Not necessarily...Continue Reading
Early and Often Wins the Race
Homeowners often want to know, “What is a low maintenance, fast-growing shade tree for my yard?”. An honest arborist would respond with a few ideas, but there would be hesitation regarding the “low maintenance” part of the initial question...Continue Reading
Preventive Vs. Reactive Tree Care
It’s very common for a homeowner to wait for an issue to develop before taking action. Unfortunately, waiting until a problem becomes visible can wind up being very costly and destructive...Continue Reading
Is It Time for Reduction Pruning?
One of the more concerning symptoms is tip dieback, where the tree struggles to push growth at its outermost branch ends, or even starts to defoliate from those ends during the growing season...Continue Reading
Just a “Standard Pruning”
Although it may sound easy (and Wachtel Tree Science crews may make it look easy), pruning a tree to the ANSI A300 standards can be more complex than you may think. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)...Continue Reading
Structural Pruning
Whether you’re training a young tree or managing a mature tree, structural pruning is a crucial practice that can help in sustaining the heath and aesthetics of your tree. This technique involves carefully removing certain branches to optimize the overall structure and growth of the tree.Continue Reading
Pruning Large Maple Trees: Unlocking Their Full Potential
Pruning large maple trees is not just a necessity but a key to unlocking their full potential. Learn why pruning is essential and the benefits it provides. Continue Reading