Tree Care News from Experienced Certified Arborists
Wachtel’s newsletter, The Plant Doctor’s Seasonal Report, brings you the most important and up to date seasonal tree care information throughout the year. This is where our Certified Arborists share their experience and passion for all aspects of the tree care industry. From preventative plant health care topics like the Emerald Ash Borer epidemic to daily happenings at the Wachtel office, The Plant Doctor’s Seasonal Report keeps you informed.
Read below to see the most up to date tree care information from our Wachtel staff of Certified Arborists and tree care specialists. For even more information on important tree care, take a look at the various tree care resources available in our digital resource center.
Stretching For the Long Run
Fall 2016
Several of the tasks we perform in arboriculture are athletic feats. Climbing trees, dragging brush or hoses, and other daily tasks all take a certain level of strength, endurance, agility, and flexibility.
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Plotting Your Trees
Fall 2016
We have been performing public tree inventories for municipalities across southern Wisconsin for the last 14 years. Our comprehensive public tree inventories are collected utilizing geographic information systems (GIS).
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Fall Tree Care Works
Fall 2016
Tree care and plant health care treatments are not just for spring and the growing season. Many things can be done in the fall to maintain and improve the health of your tress.
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Dave Scharfenberger Receives ISA’s True Professional Award
Fall 2016
David Scharfenberger, President of Wachtel Tree Science receives prestigious award from The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
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A Tale of Two Stewards
Summer 2016
There is a really nice property in Elm Grove – one that has the beauty and grandeur of large, old, stately trees gracing the landscape at many points, but not overwhelming the charm and artistry of younger trees, shrubs and perennials that blend in and complement the older trees and house.
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We Are Surrounded – ‘Time to Circle the Wagons’
Summer 2016
No, I did not just get done watching a 1960’s Western Cowboy vs. Indians movie. However, I have been watching Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) make inroads into my territory. Just last week I saw my first EAB exit hole at eye level in Brookfield!
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Wachtel Tree Science Makes History
Summer 2016
On June 9th our company made history by enrolling two staff members in the very first Arborist Apprenticeship program in the United States.
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Help Repair Our Urban Forest – Plant Diversely!
Summer 2016
Many of you have seen or heard of the devastation to our urban forests when Dutch Elm Disease swept through decades ago. A few of our area neighborhoods lost nearly every single tree on the street.
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“BIG SKY” doesn’t usually describe Wisconsin, but it’s the dream John & Cindy Lindstedt have built near Sullivan in Jefferson County.
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Benefits of Fall Fertilization
Summer 2016
Many people believe that spring is the only time to fertilize your trees; however, fall is also the perfect time to give your trees the nutritional benefit of fertilization.
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Viburnum Leaf Beetle – Our Newest Exotic Insect
Spring 2016
If you have viburnum shrubs on your property and live along the northshore, be on the lookout this spring for leaves being skeletonized, creating a lace-like pattern of foliar damage.
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Timing Really Is Everything
Spring 2016
Have you ever heard the phrase “timing is everything”? With regard to tree care, this phrase fits very well as timing is critical to achieving good results.
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