Tree Care Information from Experienced Certified Arborists

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.

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.

What makes Wachtel Tree Science different is our people and the culture they create and foster.

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.

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!

It has been a long, stressful year for our trees and many of them are showing the effects of this prolonged strain. Read on to learn about how Wachtel Tree Science can help your trees recover.

With the appropriate clothing, equipment, and training we can safely do many of the same things that we can during the other seasons.  Winter can be the best time to perform certain tree care services. 

At Wachtel Tree Science, we are always working to improve our clients’ experience. Take a look at the details of two of our recent improvements.

Just like with your own health, soil testing is also beneficial as part of a routine check-up. Learn how Wachtel Tree Science uses soil evaluations to care for your trees.

Now is the time of year when you will be receiving plant health care recommendations for the coming year.  The recommendations are designed to specifically for your trees to help keep them healthy and beautiful.

One of the ways we strive to provide excellent service is through ongoing training and education. Learn about the programs we are involved in.

When apple scab infects a tree, it is not seen until it’s too late to correct for the year. The result is often a mostly bare tree and leaves scattering your yard already in summer. Learn about proper treatment.