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.
It’s been a busy summer for the Wachtel Tree Science Family; everything from cookouts and picnics to babies and weddings!
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Meet Dan: Our Tree and Landscape Manager
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2022
Meet Dan Barwinski, Wachtel Tree Science’s Tree and Landscape Department Manager.
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Seasonal Needle Drop of Evergreens
Fall 2022
Knowing that seasonal needle drop is normal, is the first step to determining what may be happening. The Certified Arborists at Wachtel Tree Science are always available to help you make sure.
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What Lurks Below… Strikes!
Fall 2022
In fall, measures to help trees replace or build the number of feeder roots will compensate for stress and damage endured during the dry growing season. Growth can be made up when attention is paid to the good cultural care needed, coupled with precise, targeted treatments against known disease or insect stressors.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Summer 2022
Eric Carle originally published his children’s book in 1969 about a caterpillar that eats everything in its path and eventually turns into a beautiful butterfly, enjoyed by all. There is another side to this story – this time instead of a beautiful butterfly the caterpillar turns into a regular colored moth.
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Mycorrhizae, the Fantastic Fungus!
Summer 2022
The various relationships between Mycorrhizae and a tree’s roots are referred to as “symbiotic” since they both benefit by promoting each other. Learn how we can promote a mycorrhizal network in our soils to benefit a tree’s overall health.
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Athletes Are Taking Care of Your Trees
Summer 2022
Our team needs to be proficient in physical exercise to keep your trees healthy and beautiful. At Wachtel Tree Science we promote, encourage, and look out for one another to assure that we are all taking care of our bodies.
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What’s Wrong with My Magnolia Tree?
Summer 2022
Magnolia scale is one of many types of scale that affects trees and is a difficult pest to control. Learn how it impacts your trees and how to get scale under control.
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What Lurks Below
Summer 2022
There is a danger present that is now unseen – hidden in the weeds but ready to strike! This danger is very dry subsoil hiding under a camouflage of mud. Learn what can be done.
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Employee Story: Brooke Stemple
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2022
Meet Brooke Stemple, a Production Arborist and Consulting Arborist. Get to know Brooke and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.
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A Guide to Seasonal Tree Maintenance
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2022
Our comprehensive guide to tree maintenance will walk you through the best time for a tree treatment, when to prune a tree, and more to keep your trees healthy.
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The Varying Types of Tree Cable Techniques & Bracing Techniques
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 2022
Learn more about why tree cable techniques and tree bracing techniques are used, and if you need our services on your property.
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