Wachtel Tree Science’s tree care tip blog is an online resource regarding all aspects of tree care and plant health care management. Here, our Certified Arborists offer information on a wide variety of tree care topics that we feel are important for our clients to know. In our ongoing goal to provide education and knowledge of the tree care industry, we hope you use this blog as a beneficial tool to help keep your trees healthy and beautiful. Take advantage of the years of experience and extensive industry knowledge of our Certified Arborists and explore our Tree Care Tip Blog below.
Have you ever wondered what a consultation from Wachtel Tree Science would entail? Well, when working as an arborist, we are commonly asked what processes we take when receiving a call, performing a consultation, and what choices we make regarding our tree treatment, seasonal practices, and the preservation of trees. Read more. Continue Reading
The owners of our company have directed all employees to follow the recommended workplace strategies outlined by the CDC and other health authorities. We are also closely monitoring workforce changes to safeguard against interruption in your service. Learn about what this means for your next tree care service.Continue Reading
The most common type of pruning involves removing branches that are diseased, visibly broken, dying, or dead. Certified Arborists have a keen eye to be able to see these branches while looking at trees. Continue Reading
The brilliant colors of fall entice each one of us to get outside, go for a walk, and enjoy the beauty around us, but when we begin to see those colors fall, we know the winter cold is upon us. What if the beautiful fall leaves on my trees have not yet fallen by February? Continue Reading
The large pine tree in your front yard has endured a steadfast fall and has been struck by winter right away. Covered in ice one day, then experiencing temperatures into the 50°s the next; your pine is facing strange winter weather. Continue Reading
During the spring, and summer we are often protecting those plants most susceptible in our gardens. We add wire around our hydrangeas and rose bushes to prevent deer from chomping on new growth, buds, and fully developed segments. Continue Reading
The layers of a tree that live below the ground, and sometimes even two feet of the trunk are covered and protected with a healthy layer of snow. The exposed part of a tree during winter experiences the brute of every storm. Continue Reading
Assisting in trees longevity is what makes our job that much more rewarding. We have addressed some of our favorite projects from 2019 during each individual seasonal tree care treatment. Continue Reading
In Wisconsin, we are no stranger to winter storms and their capabilities. However, this term “winter storm” is a broad one because there are varying types of storms our trees can be exposed to. Five specific storms that threaten our trees, and landscape are snow squalls, blizzards, ice storms, freezing rain, and sleet. Continue Reading
This is the time of giving thanks; and all of us here at Wachtel Tree Science want to take this time to thank you all! As you’re sitting down at thanksgiving with your family, or celebrating the plethora of holidays coming up, think about us at Wachtel Tree Science as well. Continue Reading