One of the most common ailments for our evergreens is a class of diseases generally referred to as “needle cast”. There are several species of needle cast fungi that can infect pines, spruces, or fir trees. These fungi cause the inner needles to fall off prematurely resulting in trees that appear thin and/or “sick”.Continue Reading
If you are a client of Wachtel Tree Science, you likely receive an Annual Tree Care Prescription letter from your Certified Arborist. You may notice a new recommendation in your tree care prescription. This new service is called “Root Biostimulant with Biological Fungicide”.Continue Reading
There are risks that are inherent with living around trees, but there are many more benefits trees provide! With ongoing management, we can reduce this risk to an acceptable level where you can be comfortable and enjoy the benefits of your trees.Continue Reading
Economists, Meteorologists, and Sports Talk Radio Hosts often try to predict future events. Their goal is to help prepare us for these outcomes. Arborists make predictions to help guide tree care advice and avoid unwanted outcomes. Considering past events, local trends and past year experiences here are some highlights of what I predict for the 2019 Tree Care year.Continue Reading
Some of us may leave Wisconsin for the winter months to warmer climates. But our trees, shrubs, and landscape cannot leave. They must deal with whatever mother nature deals out, and whenever she chooses to do so. Trees and shrubs acclimate best to cold temperatures in the fall with a slow, steady drop in temperatures.Continue Reading
Like many of you, we all stayed home on the days in January when the temperature dropped to 20 degrees below zero. Days after this year’s Polar Vortex, we started to see various reports on the news about how the cold temperatures might affect emerald ash borer (EAB) populations, but we encourage our clients' look at the research.Continue Reading