Songbirds in Winter
A welcome sight in snow-laden trees and backyard feeders throughout the winter, how do birds that don’t migrate survive the below-freezing temperatures common in the north?
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Stuck Up a Tree: Tips for Getting Drones Down
Earlier this year, it was predicted that about a million drones would be sold over the holiday season. If you were one of the lucky ones to be gifted a drone, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), you’re probably already outside seeing what it can do. Just watch out for those trees!
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Saluting Branches 2015
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers at this year’s Saluting Branches event at Willamette National Cemetery on September 23rd. We had a total of 33 volunteers, of which 25 were ISA Certified Arborists, participate in the pruning of 71 trees. These trees are now able to thrive and maintain their beauty for many
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Proper Mulching Technique
Ideally, mulch should be applied beneath the entire canopy, but smaller mulched areas are acceptable. Depth should not exceed four inches, and two inches is adequate on shallow rooted shrubs and perennials.
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Planting of Commemorative White Oak
In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, with the assistance of Bartlett Tree Experts, planted a commemorative White Oak tree at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The September 1st tree planting at St. Charles Borromeo seminary was part of the Plant One Million campaign and coincided with the World Day of
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When Trees Stand for a Nation
Bartlett Tree Experts and the 9/11 Memorial There are few symbols of life more powerful than a tree, and we are honored to manage the health and care of the 396 swamp white oaks that stand strong at the 9/11 Memorial.
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Why Trees Fall
Understanding and Mitigating the Risk of Tree Failure It’s impossible to predict precisely when a tree, or a portion of one, will fall. Couple that with the damage a failure can result in and you get RISK! By determining how likely a tree is to fail, you can make informed decisions and effectively mitigate that
Hidden Dangers
What You Can’t See Can Hurt Your Trees A tree gets the water and nutrients it needs from the roots. If a portion of the root system is severed, or the roots are otherwise compromised, the tree will suffer proportionately. As roots serve as an anchor to keep the tree upright, when there is a
Reducing Vulnerability to Wildfires
Severe, prolonged drought in the California Bay area has given rise to many problems for homeowners – including wildfires that have overtaken thousands of acres. With drought conditions to aid them, these blazes have been springing up quickly and spreading fast. A long season of fires is predicted. Given the conditions, outdoor residential burning has
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Anthracnose
Anthracnose is one of the most common foliar diseases of landscape trees. It can impact virtually any species, though some, including sycamores, oaks, maples, ash and dogwood, are more susceptible to infection. Foliage of infected trees is often unsightly with discolored or dead “spots” on the leaf surface or along leaf veins.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015
Bartlett is pleased to have exhibited at the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Arbor Day and Earth Day 2015
Trees are important for so many reasons. They make our communities more beautiful and livable. We want to share our love of trees with others. Encouraging people to plant and care for trees is just part of the picture.
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