How to Properly Water and Care for Newly Planted Trees
Learn from our Certified Arborists how to give your new trees the best start possible!Continue Reading
Tree Support Systems
Tree Surgeon has become an antiquated term in the tree industry, but it accurately describes the care modern arborists give to trees. Careful and accurate cuts into the live wood, diagnosing disease to make sure trees get the proper remedy, and even drilling through the tree to add metal hardware...Continue Reading
How Construction Impacts Tree Health
Rays of sunlight danced cheerfully about as a gentle summer breeze led the broad crown of an ancient white oak in a spectacular backyard ballroom dance. The proud owners of this monarch tree recently installed a rustic patio under it to give them an attractive outdoor space where they can bask in its splendor...Continue Reading
Compost Tea: A Natural Boost for Soil, Trees & Shrubs
At Wachtel Tree Science, we believe one of the keys to thriving trees and shrubs is what is below ground. That’s why we offer Compost Tea, an organic soil treatment that improves soil health and supports stronger, more resilient plants...Continue Reading
Trees have a way of connecting us to time and each other. Trees remind us of the past, help us look into the future and help us recognize the ongoing cycle of life. There are so many trees I love, and each one is special in its own way...Continue Reading
Watch It Fall
That time after summer and before winter might just be my favorite season of the year. The cooler days and nights after the heat of summer, the memories of picking apples from an orchard with family, and the disappearance of mosquitos are especially welcome this time of year...Continue Reading
Employee Story: Rachel Nelson
Meet our Plant Health Care Assistant Manager, Rachel Nelson! Get to know Rachel's role at Wachtel Tree Science and why she loves working here.Continue Reading
Spring Plant Care For Winter Tree Damage in Wisconsin
This spring, winter damage manifested in an abundance of ways...Continue Reading
Congratulations, you’ve planted a beautiful new tree on your property! You might be thinking, “What steps can I take to make sure my new tree grows big and strong?” The most important thing you can do for your newly planted tree is watering weekly...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