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.

Employee Story: Andrew Linsmeyer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2024

Meet Andrew Linsmeyer, our Crew Leader. Get to know Andrew and learn what he enjoys about working at Wachtel Tree Science.

Employee Story: RJ Busch

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2024

Meet RJ Busch, our Diagnostic Arborist. Get to know RJ and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.

Employee Story: Abby Weide

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2024

Meet Abby Weide, our Administrative Assistant. Get to know Abby and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.

Structural Pruning

Winter 2024

Whether you’re training a young tree or managing a mature tree, structural pruning is a crucial practice that can help in sustaining the heath and aesthetics of your tree. This technique involves carefully removing certain branches to optimize the overall structure and growth of the tree.

How to Identify & Treat Tree Fungus in Wisconsin

Spring, Summer 2024

A simple guide on tree fungus diseases commonly found in Wisconsin. Learn how to identify and treat your infected trees to keep them healthy. View our guide.

Employee Story: Ryan McCambridge

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2024

Meet Ryan McCambridge, our Production Arborist. Get to know Ryan and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.

Pruning Large Maple Trees: Unlocking Their Full Potential

Fall, Winter 2023

Pruning large maple trees is not just a necessity but a key to unlocking their full potential. Learn why pruning is essential and the benefits it provides.

Employee Story: Jake Caldwell

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2023

Meet Jake Caldwell, our Production Arborist. Get to know Jake and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.

Empowering Future Arborists of a Growing Green Movement

Fall 2023

Our world faces big environmental challenges, and that's why focusing on a greener future is so important. We Arborists are like nature's protectors; they take care of trees and green spaces in our cities, and much like the Lorax, we speak for the trees. At Wachtel Tree Science, we understand the significance of hiring and supporting the next generation of arborists, including interns. Together, we want to make our world more beautiful and sustainable for the years to come.

Being Your Tree’s Advocate

Fall 2023

Nature cannot speak for or represent itself, so it becomes our duty to support them to the best of our ability. Your trees representation starts with you! You can best advocate for your tree by knowing a few basics about them. Starting you can gather a lot of information by knowing the family or genus of your tree.

One Gall, Two Gall, Red Gall, Blue Gall

Fall 2023

Like something out of a children’s story book, galls come in many different shapes and sizes. Galls are also a common type of damage affecting tree leaves, needles, and/or twigs. Their size and shape can range from pointy to round and small or large. The color of a gall can be a simple brown, a bright red, or even blue. This leaf damage can be quite visible and easy to search for too!

How Often Should Trees Be Pruned?

Fall 2023

The phrase, ‘early and often’, is one that we have all heard and it can be applied to many things. It turns out that it can and should be applied to pruning your trees. As homeowners my wife and I knew when we purchased our home that regular maintenance would be necessary to help reduce the chance of larger issues developing over time. For example, we must periodically paint our wood trim to keep the wood from being exposed to moisture, thus reducing costly maintenance or replacement needs in the future.