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.
Are your Evergreen Trees Stressed?
Summer 2021
One of the largest stresses for trees is drought conditions that make trees more susceptible to attack by insects.
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Soil Testing for Healthy Plants
Spring 2021
The only way to understand soil issues is to dig a little deeper and get frequent soil testing to help prevent future issues.
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Proactive Health Care
Spring 2021
From the title, you may be thinking of the health of yourself, a loved one, or a pet but the same ideas and concepts can be applied to the health of your trees.
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“I Can See Clearly Now – the Rain Has Gone”
Spring 2021
If a “more normal” pattern of rainfall awaits us, it will begin to reduce the disease pressure that has buffeted our trees for the last 5 or 6 years.
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Growing the Next Generation
Spring 2021
Wachtel’s staff of Certified Arborists want to help ensure the health and longevity of your new tree(s).
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Was My Tree Burned?
Spring 2021
If you see that your tree is sprouting leaves but some of the branches are drooping and may even appear to be dead; your tree may have Fireblight.
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How do Trees Speak?
Fall 2021
Trees provide clues through the way in which they grow and Arborists learn to interpret these clues to provide care options to the tree owner.
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The Tour de Fall
Fall 2021
Fall is a great opportunity to get outside to look over your trees and shrubs.
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Decluttering Reduces Stress
Fall 2021
A pruning schedule is recommended because much like cleaning and decluttering, that mess tends to return over time.
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Preparing Your Evergreens for Winter
Fall 2021
Before winter takes its grip, there are some important measures you can take to ensure your evergreens thrive and survive during this.
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In many northern parts of the United States, fall color in trees is something to look forward to by nature lovers.
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Two in a Row!
Summer 2020
Every year is a little different. We make our plans for all the treatments needed to help trees through the expected stresses and onslaughts that a year typically brings. But there is always a twist, a zinger, an aberration, or an unexpected variable – a “curve ball” of sorts delivered by nature, that makes us adjust and keeps us on our toes.
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