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.
As Certified arborists, our goal is to help give your new tree the right conditions to thrive, which means considering a number of factors before you place your newest friend in the ground. A well planned out landscape will incorporate the following when looking to add trees...Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a new tree to provide shade for you and your family, consider these varieties as relatively faster growing trees that can add a lot of natural beauty to your landscape. A couple things to remember before we begin: planting a tree in Wisconsin to shade your house from the sun requires placement...Continue Reading
Every staple Wisconsin tree is at risk of being attacked by bugs and insects. While many of them appear to be harmless, they contribute to problems that long-term could cost a tree’s life. Insect control is a crucial part in keeping your landscape both beautiful and healthy. Here are some pests that invade common Wisconsin tree species...Continue Reading
Winter in Wisconsin is officially over. The ground has thawed, trees and shrubs are coming to life and properties are starting to look lively again. To make sure your trees continue to grow and mature the way they’re supposed to, inspecting their overall structure is a crucial recommendation...Continue Reading
The emerald ash borer has claimed hundreds of trees throughout the state of Wisconsin. With its debut in August of 2008, Wachtel Tree Science’s certified arborists have spent the last decade working hard to treat ash trees in hopes to keep them both healthy and alive. However, without the proper treatment plans in place early on, an EAB infestation cannot be reversed easily...Continue Reading
Places with several trees, such as a forest, has soil jam-packed with nutrients. However, places like yards (that are considered an artificial habitat) only have a small amount of natural nutrients. Spring fertilization helps trees and shrubs in areas that have lower levels of provided nutrients... Continue Reading
At the end of January, the state of Wisconsin experienced temperatures near -35 degrees F including wind chill. For a couple days, we were colder than the continent of Antarctica. As the cold weather kept everyone inside, it was reported on the news that these temperatures may have destroyed all of the Emerald Ash Borer larvae. Are the cold temperatures enough...Continue Reading
With spring finally arriving in Wisconsin, trees and shrubs will be exiting their state of hibernation and beginning to show their liveliness. During this transitional period, vulnerability to fungal diseases is much higher. With the change in season comes the perfect time to provide the necessary nutrients needed to fight off and prevent fungal diseases from plaguing your trees. Perhaps the most common fungal diseases throughout...Continue Reading
Wisconsin is known for its’ brave wildlife. If the property is landscaped properly, animals such as squirrels, birds, turkeys and deer can be spotted feeding, playing or resting from your window. As we approach the optimal time for planting, the spring season, check out our recommendations for trees that are sure to not only enhance the appearance of your landscapes but also attract wildlife...Continue Reading
A few months ago, we wrote an article talking about why you should plant trees on your property this coming spring. Simply put, trees protect us from CO2, provide security for people, can increase the property value of your home or business and can even lower depression. Those reasons alone are fantastic reasons to consider planting this spring. As we approach spring, we’ll be starting to book...Continue Reading