“It is a capital mistake to before one has data” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An unusual package has just arrived. Filled with plant material, the package is unboxed and the contents transported to a high-tech laboratory. The material is studied for clues and further under the view of a microscope. A battery of tests follow.… Read More Evidence Reveals the Answer
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The Bartlett Tree Research Lab staff recently welcomed the newest crop of Arborist Representatives for technical training that included four information- and demonstration-packed days and nights.
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University of Chicago’s Campus Environment team knew it was time to move beyond a limited-use, printed tree inventory to an online version that could facilitate management of the university’s urban forest. This would allow them to determine the structural stability of trees on the Main Quadrangle, many of which were more than 100 years old,… Read More Taking a Tree Inventory Online
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Many commercial properties maintain no tree care budget. Unexpected costs quickly mount when an issue emerges and money must be scraped together to pay for last-minute treatments or an emergency removal. It’s even worse when the issue results in damage to your building or on the property that could have been prevented.
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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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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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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… Read More Saluting Branches 2015
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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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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… Read More Planting of Commemorative White Oak
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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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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… Read More Why Trees Fall
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… Read More Reducing Vulnerability to Wildfires
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Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more.
