Wachtel Tree Science’s new soil evaluation has had a very successful first year with over 30 tests done already! Sampling can help us make the best management decision for your trees. Here are a handful of success stories.Continue Reading

As fall approaches, many look to improve the appearance and durability of their lawn. A tried and true way to help do this is by applying a winterizer product that builds strong roots in advance of oncoming winter stresses so that the lawn will recover quickly in spring.Continue Reading

Why would anyone think of requesting a tree inventory? It seems like a lot of effort and energy involved just to collect some information for trees on a property. I recognize that train of thought, though considers these points prior to dismissing an inventory.Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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.Continue Reading

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.Continue Reading

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!Continue Reading