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.
Innovation in Tree Assessments
Spring 2022
Wachtel Tree Science has the advanced tools to gain meaningful understanding on what is happening inside trees. Learn more.
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What Are Those Blobs On My Pine?
Winter 2022
Mass of sap on Austrian pine is a sign of Zimmerman pine moth. Learn how insecticide treatments can help.
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We Recommend Mulch
Winter 2022
Wachtel can help to keep your plants healthy and beautiful, and mulching is an important step. Learn more.
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The Boring Effects of Drought
Winter 2022
Trees can become stressed during a drought period and become susceptible to various ailments. View our tips to optimize your trees' defenses.
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Timing is Everything
Winter 2022
When it comes to proper treatment timing, it isn’t as simple as following a traditional calendar. Learn more.
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Helping Trees Recover from Drought Damage
Winter 2022
The signs of drought damage can be very subtle and are often overlooked or misinterpreted, until the tree is really struggling. Learn how to help your trees recover from drought conditions.
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One of the long-standing traditions at Wachtel Tree Science is to use our abilities and talents to give back to the industry or local groups.
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What Is This Sticky Mess Under My Magnolia?!
Winter 2021
If you find your magnolia is lacking in blooms compared to previous years, it could be under stress from a pest called Magnolia Scale, which has had high populations the last couple years.
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Humans Through Time, With the Help of Trees
Winter 2021
As our needs, uses, and understanding of trees evolve while society grows, our ways of managing trees have evolved as well.
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Timing is Everything!
Winter 2021
Dormancy periods gives us the perfect opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season.
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I See a Hole in My Tree, Now What?
Winter 2021
Decay can be internal or external, spreading or contained, each of which can be determined to be high risk or low risk.
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Tree Owner’s Manual
Summer 2021
This article attempts to pass along some guidance of young tree care for new ‘parents’.
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