Tree Care Information from Experienced Certified Arborists

Home inspections are a standard part of purchasing a home. Because a property is such a significant financial investment, inspections help buyers understand the condition of the house and identify potential repairs before moving forward...

Trees rarely make headline news. When they finally do, it can inspire action and lead to positive outcomes. In October 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Oak wilt had been confirmed in Whitnall Park. The story struck a nerve across Southeastern Wisconsin. Many residents began paying attention to their trees and searching for resources. This response reveals how deeply our natural heritage compels us to protect trees and forests...

Trees are truly a wonder of our natural world. Their ability to produce a rigid structure (wood) combined with a sophisticated water transport system allows them to attain their astonishing heights...

Have you experienced it? Have you witnessed your evergreens displaying their version of fall color? As the summer shifts into fall, you may just be able to catch your evergreen show some golden tones to brighten the season...

Bark Beetles are an important type of wood-boring insect that have been increasing the last few years. It is prudent to consider all the major types to see how they work, why they are a concern, and what can be done about them...

A common question I’ve heard in my time as a professional arborist is “What do you do in the winter months?”

While many green industry businesses slow down or shut down during the winter, Wachtel Tree Science continues working year-round...

Time for a quick self-guided inspection of your trees. IF you have an Oak, Maple, Birch, or Beech, go out and look at the lower trunk of the tree, up to about 4 feet off the ground...

How old is this tree? How long will it live? These questions are difficult to answer, as many factors contribute to tree size and age...

It is that time of the year again, to review all of the data and observations from the last couple of years, to remember what happened, how trees responded, and how they will likely respond in the coming year...

Learn from our Certified Arborists how to give your new trees the best start possible!

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...