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.
CTSPs Benefit Your Landscape
Summer 2017
What is a CTSP and what are they doing in my yard? CTSP is short for Certified Tree Safety Professional and to become a CTSP one must have field experience and safety responsibility (i.e. crew leader, trainer, safety committee member, emergency responder).
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What Our Clients Mean to Us
Summer 2017
I can remember like it was yesterday. I was full of knowledge and ready to tackle the world. This was the first day of my career. It was full of many emotions, the most vivid of which was a genuine fear.
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Wachtel Plants Trees Differently
Summer 2017
Planting trees is one of the most rewarding endeavors a person can undertake. The benefits of trees are many! Planting, nourishing, and watching a tree grow is a very emotionally gratifying experience.
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Ash Trees – The Time For Treatment Is Now!
Summer 2017
Spring has come and gone signaling another growing season. As the trees develop new leaves, the insects that feed on them also emerge to begin their cycle of life all over again.
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Women in Arboriculture
Spring 2017
Working as an arborist for Wachtel Tree Science means a love and passion for all types of plants. From the tall majestic trees down to delicate flowers below.
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A Garden for All Seasons
Spring 2017
Many of our clients not only love and care for their trees, but also strive to make their property unique and special. One particular client, who wishes to stay anonymous, has spent many years cultivating a small urban lot into something very special.
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Proper Timing of Trunk Injections for Emerald Ash Borer
Spring 2017
When should my ash tree be treated? This question is one of the most common that we hear. It sounds so simple and yet it is actually a very complicated question.
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First Annual Wachtel Tree Science University
Spring 2017
At Wachtel Tree Science, we consistently make it a point to pursue ongoing education within our company. In previous years, this has been achieved by attending multiple company-wide winter meetings with the ultimate goal of improved safety procedures, interdepartmental communication, and innovation in all parts of the company.
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Four-Season Interest of Flowering Crabapples
Spring 2017
As we start to turn the corner from winter to spring, we look forward to all the benefits that spring has to offer. The robin and cardinal’s songs begin to set the outdoor background music ushering in the spring.
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Human beings are emotionally connected to nature, and for our sake; Trees. At the recent Wisconsin Arborist Association conference two researchers provided details of this connection between trees and people.
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Communication: The Key to Safety and Education
Winter 2017
Communication is an important part in any business, and doing tree work is no different. Doing tree work tends to be very noisy due to the saws, chippers, or other equipment that is being used for the job.
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What’s in a Spring Prescription Letter?
Winter 2017
Wachtel Tree Science has always been known to approach tree care in a scientific way, that’s why science is in our name! So it is that time again when you will be receiving our yearly plant health care recommendations.
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