Tree Care Information from Experienced Certified Arborists

You’ve built or bought a new home; the land has been developed, and you want your trees and shrubs to live long, healthy lives. Where should you begin? The easy answer: call Wachtel Tree Science! Of course we’d say that, but here’s why:

Having a young tree in your yard can be very exciting. Whether it was planted by you, a contractor, or previous owner, watching a tree grow from a small sapling into a mature specimen is a fulfilling experience...

The two-lined chestnut borer was once a principal pest of American chestnut trees. Now that most American chestnuts have died due to chestnut blight, it has become a common secondary pest of oaks. It is likely one of the most important insect causes of oak mortality...

Root rots damage trees and shrubs by attacking and killing smaller roots and then progressing to larger and larger roots as favorable conditions persist...

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...

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...