Employee Story: Abby Weide
Meet Abby Weide, our Administrative Assistant. Get to know Abby and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Meet Abby Weide, our Administrative Assistant. Get to know Abby and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Meet Ryan McCambridge, our Production Arborist. Get to know Ryan and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Meet Jake Caldwell, our Production Arborist. Get to know Jake and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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!Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
One of the many benefits of the home landscape is the diverse wildlife it attracts. Over many conversations with clients, birds are the most popular visitor to their landscapes. With proper planning, it’s possible to create an inviting environment not only for the birds, but for the ecosystem that supports and attracts them.Continue Reading
Maintaining healthy and aesthetically pleasing trees is a crucial aspect of landscaping and can significantly impact the overall appeal of your property. You may have heard the words “trimming” and “pruning” used interchangeably, but they are two different tree maintenance practices which serve distinct purposes. In this guide, we will delve into the differences between pruning and trimming and highlight their individual importance in tree care.Continue Reading