Every year is a little different. We make our plans for all the treatments needed to help trees through the expected stresses and onslaughts that a year typically brings. But there is always a twist, a zinger, an aberration, or an unexpected variable – a “curve ball” of sorts delivered by nature, that makes us adjust and keeps us on our toes.

By now you’ve had the opportunity to walk your yard (not much else to do in these crazy times) and bask in the glory of your healthy trees, but you’ve noticed that a once perfect green leafed tree is now yellow. If you have noticed this issue, there’s good chance your tree has Chlorosis.

Summer is in full swing and Wachtel Tree Science has a few exciting items we wanted to share with our clients! Read through this newsletter to learn more.

Hire a Wachtel arborist to properly plant a new tree for you, doing so will result in your best chance for a healthy tree. Having a healthier tree will save time and money over the long-term. There you go, this article summarized in less than a paragraph. Keep reading if you’d like more details.

Many of us have played the old “20 Questions” game to pass the time (pre-cell phone),or love a good mystery. When a tree is unhealthy, it can’t tell you what’s wrong. Something may just appear “off” in the growth, color, etc. That’s when the detective work starts.

We are excited to announce that we now offer email invoicing and online payment.

Our own Dave Scharfenberger has received the “Outstanding Alumnus Award” from UW-Stevens Points College of Natural Resources!

At times, things you cannot see can be a problem. Certainly, tree root issues fall into this category. Stem girdling roots (SGR’s) and circling roots are not always visible and are a type of root issue that can cause big troubles for a tree.

It has been nearly 30 years since a polar vortex of this magnitude hit our area. Back then, that cold snap had actual temperatures of minus 28 and minus 30 degrees over 2 consecutive days that were critical. The polar vortex from this winter reached minus 26 degrees for at least 2 days. Both events did considerable damage to susceptible trees, shrubs and perennials.

The Fourth of July holiday is a day that we often spend enjoying beautiful summer weather outside with family and friends. You may have spent the holiday weekend sitting on the patio, and soaking in sunshine. While the Fourth of July is a day to celebrate our freedoms, it is also closely correlated with the emergence of a frustrating landscape pest. Japanese Beetles.