Employee Story: Jake Caldwell
Meet Jake Caldwell, our Production Arborist. Get to know Jake and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Empowering Future Arborists of a Growing Green Movement
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
Being Your Tree’s Advocate
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
One Gall, Two Gall, Red Gall, Blue Gall
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
How Often Should Trees Be Pruned?
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
Planting for the Birds
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
Pruning vs. Trimming: Understanding the Key Differences and Importance in Tree Care
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
Healthy Roots = Healthy Tree
There is a slightly new perspective floating around these days in the tree industry. One that may flip you upside down on your head, pun intended. It’s easy to admire the beauty of trees above ground as they display a range of attractive characteristics throughout the seasons; some genetic, some controlled. Since we are generally only privileged to see this above ground portion of the tree, we sometimes lose perspective and consider it the sole living portion of the tree. However, the half of the tree that is below ground (the roots), is the actual brain of the tree. It is a complex web of rooting networks that thrives underground.Continue Reading
Who Will Speak For Your Trees?
The thought of new construction or renovation can be an exciting time in life! It can also quickly become overwhelming as the reality of planning sets in. I know, I recently lived through my own home remodel in 2020. Your initial planning team is diverse including architects, engineers, and builders. Before you proceed, one critical team member needs to be included: your ISA Certified Arborist. We can speak for your trees!Continue Reading
Getting to the Root of Branch Dieback
I often have clients who contact me because branches on their trees are dying. Their assumption is that there is something going on directly in the branches that is causing the dieback. While that can be the case, there are also a myriad of other reasons why tree branches can die. Here is a laundry list of what I commonly see causing branch dieback in my clinic.Continue Reading