The Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) presented the George Robert White Medal of Honor to Robert A. Bartlett Jr., Chairman and… Read More Bartlett Chairman Honored by Massachusetts Horticultural Society
As autumn settles in and winter approaches, it’s a good time consider the care your trees need now and throughout the coming season. Keep these… Read More Caring for Trees: From Autumn into Winter
Invasive plants are not native to an ecosystem. Further, their introduction results in harm to that ecosystem. Their presence can negatively impact the environment as… Read More Identify and Manage Invasive Plants
This time of year many people want to know the best way to prune hydrangeas. How and when to prune strongly depends on the hydrangea… Read More Tips on How to Properly Prune Hydrangea
Mistakes are easy to make when choosing a tree. Most of these are related to misinformation regarding a tree’s size when full grown. It’s also… Read More Choosing a Tree for Your Landscape
It’s tough to find garden plants that thrive in wet soils or areas where there is standing water. You want a plant that can live… Read More Buttonbush: A Plant that Thrives in Wet Soils
Bartlett Tree Experts recently participated in the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) annual service event. As part of the event, Bartlett installed lightning protection… Read More Installing Lightning Protection at Arlington National Cemetery
People have grown citrus trees since ancient times and helped spread these fruit-bearing favorites around the world! Citrus are native to Southeast Asia. However, humans… Read More Citrus Trees: A Favorite Since Ancient Times
Mulching the ground beneath your trees and shrubs is one of the best practices for keeping trees healthy. However, you need to mulch properly for… Read More Mulch Volcanoes Hurt Trees
The telltale signs of various tree diseases and insect infestations are often most evident in summer. Populations of many types of scales, mites, and aphids… Read More Monitor Trees for Signs of Insects & Disease
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… Read More The May Tree: Hawthorn Shines in Spring
It can be hard to grow bulbs, perennials, annuals, or shrubs under the shade of large trees. All plants need light to grow and only… Read More Made in the Shade: Planting Under Trees
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… Read More Celebrating Arbor Day and Earth Day 2021
The hemlock woolly adelgid is a sap-sucking insect that feeds specifically on hemlock trees. As the insects feed, they damage the tree by removing sap… Read More Tree Damage from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Every landscape looks great when flowering trees and shrubs are blooming. When the right plant is in the right place, it’s magic! Ornamentals are a… Read More Add a POP of Color with Flowering Ornamentals
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