Tree Care Information 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.
The Root of All Evil
Spring 2020
The moment a tree seed touches the ground is pivotal for its development. If the environment is inhospitable (too hot or dry, water logged, low organic matter, or poor oxygen levels), then the first root may not succeed.
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Spring Fever! Evergreen Edition
Spring 2020
The sun is shining, and the snow has melted. It’s the perfect time to get outside, walk the yard and begin to analyze your property. Before your trees begin to start growing again, you’ll typically notice your evergreens are either looking very dense or quite thin.
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Improving Tree Health Where It All Begins
Spring 2020
As human beings we tend to be curious. Our society continuously gathers information about many different subjects. While we increase our knowledge of these subjects our understanding of them improves.
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EAB, Where Are We Now?
Spring 2020
It’s no secret that Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has had devastating effects throughout Wisconsin the past several years. This left many homeowners and municipalities with a difficult decision and only three options stated in our newsletter.
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Soil Sampling Success at Wachtel Tree Science
Fall 2020
Wachtel Tree Science’s new soil evaluation has had a very successful first year with over 30 tests done already! Sampling can help us make the best management decision for your trees. Here are a handful of success stories.
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Winterizer: Preparing Trees for Winter
Fall 2020
As fall approaches, many look to improve the appearance and durability of their lawn. A tried and true way to help do this is by applying a winterizer product that builds strong roots in advance of oncoming winter stresses so that the lawn will recover quickly in spring.
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Tree Inventories in a Digital Age
Fall 2020
Why would anyone think of requesting a tree inventory? It seems like a lot of effort and energy involved just to collect some information for trees on a property. I recognize that train of thought, though considers these points prior to dismissing an inventory.
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Our Culture of Safety and Training
Fall 2020
I started working at Wachtel Tree Science in the mid-1990s. Our location was small with barely enough space. Our equipment was functional but in need of upgrading. Our culture was focused on the day at hand and getting the job done.
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Proper Tree Pruning: Getting the Most Out of Your Investment
Fall 2020
Pruning trees within the first few years of planting them is a critical first step. Early pruning removes problematic branches and corrects branches when they are small (less than 1’’ in diameter). This reduces the size of the pruning wounds, which promotes the tree’s ability to seal over.
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What Makes Wachtel Tree Science, Inc. Special?
Fall 2019
What makes Wachtel Tree Science different is our people and the culture they create and foster.
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Can Trees Die if You Don’t Prune Them?
Fall 2019
Each year I field a number of questions from clients. One common question that I am asked is, “Can my tree die if I don’t have it pruned?” Technically it can.
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Consulting Arborists – Fast Track to Your Peace of Mind
Fall 2019
Effective property landscape management begins with knowledge of what you have. This is especially true when you consider the trees growing on the properties you manage. Consulting arborists can help!
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