Spring is a favorite time of year to enjoy the weather, work in the garden and just be outside in nature. The season also brings the holidays of Earth Day
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Bartlett Tree Experts
April is always a busy month at Bartlett Tree Experts. We’re in the heart of the spring season, our busiest time of year, but that’s not all. This month brings
Many organizations choose to give away or sell very young trees to help encourage tree planting. Often, you leave home not knowing that you’ll come back with a new tree
Soil compaction is a common issue in home landscapes and on commercial properties. When the soil is compacted, porous spaces are reduced. Since tree roots need those porous spaces
Choosing the right tree for your property, your budget, and your taste isn’t easy. Here are some helpful questions to help you narrow down your selection and find a
Nothing can completely guarantee safety from fires. However, some simple strategies in the landscape can help protect homes and leave them more defensible against encroaching fires. Thinking ‘lean, clean, and
Saluting Branches is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring veterans by providing tree and landscape care at national cemeteries. Arborists from around the country volunteer their services to help keep
Pruning mature trees removes dead and dying branches to maintain plant health and safety
This year, Bartlett brought female employees from across the Company together for three days of networking and skills training — and to strategize about how we can help more women
Here in Santa Barbara we understand that the ground is far from sedentary. Whether it’s construction of new homes or mud sliding from recent storms, we are in a constant
One of the most under-diagnosed causes of tree failure are root rot pathogens. Here in southern California we have a few rots that plague our trees and I want to
To be an arborist one must establish a basic level of experience and comprehension in the field of tree care. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is the organization that
Are you considering having your trees pruned and wondering who to call? In addition to being TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) accredited, Bartlett Certified Arborists follow the American National Standards
“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
The ultimate deciding factor when most people choose a tree care service is the cost for doing the work. Everyone wants the best deal, and usually will get several quotes
The May Tree: Hawthorn Shines in Spring
During the month of May it seems fitting to mention a lovely species often called the May Tree. Aptly named for the month in which
Winter Pruning: When and Why
Winter is a good time to prune trees. With the leaves gone, a tree’s structure is clearly visible. This provides a direct sightline to the
Managing Poison Hemlock
Poison hemlock has been found in nearly every U.S. state and across much of Canada. This plant is highly toxic. In fact, ingesting even small
Common Problems of Boxwood
Boxwoods are a staple in many landscapes. These ornamental, evergreen favorites make excellent hedges or edging, but can also serve as foundation plants. However, this
Mulching in Winter
Baby it’s getting cold outside! You’re heading in to cozy up by the fire, but your trees are not! In most managed landscapes, those trees
Care for Conifers
It’s the time of year for conifers to shine! Most trees have lost their leaves by now so there’s nothing like a conifer for landscape
Some Caterpillar Pests Emerge in Fall and Winter
We often think of spring and summer as prime time for insects — and it is. But, you know Mother Nature. She never follows the
Tree Root Collar Disorders
A tree’s root collar is the transition area from the roots to the trunk. It is usually noticeable because of the prominent flare leading to
Helping Trees Recover from Drought
Many geographies had an extremely dry summer. How does drought impact trees? The lack of water adversely affects nearly all plant processes. Plants are unable
Saluting Branches: Volunteering to Honor Veterans
Bartlett Tree Experts was fortunate to participate in the 8th Annual Saluting Branches Day of Service on September 28. Over 80 Bartlett employees joined. On
Autumn Color and Tree Health
Autumn color is a favorite part of the season. The changing and falling of leaves is also very important to tree survival. The same processes
Tree Lightning Protection Systems Safeguard Trees
Lightning strikes millions of trees each year. Though not many trees die immediately, strikes often cause serious structural weakness. This damage increases the risk of
Biocontrol: Leveraging Nature’s Best Defenses
Biocontrol, or biological control, might sounds like scary science fiction, but quite the opposite is true. It’s not science fiction, it’s just good science! Biocontrol
Emerald Ash Borer Now in Oregon
The USDA recently confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer in Oregon. EAB for short, this invasive wood-boring beetle infests and kills ash trees. The
Shrub Pruning in Summer – Breaking the Rules
We often promote shrub pruning in winter during the dormant season when its easier to see the branching structure. Indeed, winter is a great time
Fruit Trees Add Color AND Flavor in Your Landscape
For a varied and interesting landscape design, fruit bearing trees and shrubs are a good choice. It’s one way to add color and keep it