Depending on where you live, the landscape may already be bursting with flowering trees and shrubs. Or, maybe you’re still anxiously awaiting for signs of the season. Whichever is the
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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
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 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
Protecting Newport’s Beech Trees Against Beech Leaf Disease
The Preservation Society of Newport County has enlisted Bartlett Tree Experts to help protect its historic and valued beech trees. Earlier this summer, research scientists
Spotted Lanternfly Control & Treatment
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect pest that has few natural predators in the U.S. This insect spreads quickly and can damage a
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Identification and Management
Crape myrtle bark scale is a serious pest of crape myrtle, or crepe myrtle, trees. As the pests feed on new growth, tree branches begin
Iron Deficiency in Trees and Shrubs
Iron deficiency in trees and shrubs is a common problem that can have a serious impact on plant health. All trees and shrubs need nutrients
Beech Leaf Disease: Groundbreaking New Treatment Strategies
Research scientists at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories – the research arm of Bartlett Tree Experts – have broken new ground to protect beech trees
Spongy Moth – Favored Trees and Shrubs
Spongy moths (formerly called gypsy moth) feed on many plant species, but do tend to favor certain trees and shrubs. When pest populations are high,
Healthy Trees from the Ground Up
Everyone looks up when observing trees. However, you’ll often find arborists looking down! That’s because when it comes to assessing tree health, one of the
Celebrating Trees in our Communities
During spring, we celebrate trees and the important role they play in our local communities! The holidays of Earth Day and Arbor Day both occur
New UK Tree Research Lab Centre & Arboretum
This spring Bartlett Tree Experts announced the development of a new arboretum and research lab centre in the United Kingdom. The facility will be located
Flowering Trees and Shrubs – Blooms at the Bartlett Arboretum
Depending on where you live, the landscape may already be bursting with flowering trees and shrubs. Or, maybe you’re still anxiously awaiting for signs of
Lichen and Trees
When you see tree bark covered in crusty green stuff you may wonder, does lichen impact trees? Don’t panic! It’s unlikely that the ‘green stuff’
Tree Galls: Unusual Growths on Trees
Unusual is one of the best way to describe tree galls. You can find these abnormal plant growths on leaves, twigs, and branches. They come
Tree Topping Hurts Trees
Tree topping is a method often used to reduce the size or height of a tree. With this method, the top of some or all
Frost Cracks in Trees
Frost cracks are vertical cracks in a tree that are caused by temperature changes. They occur during winter when the daytime sun warms the bark
Is Mistletoe a Parasite?
We all know the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe, but if you see this plant in your trees and shrubs beware. Mistletoes are parasites.