
Buttonbush: A Plant that Thrives in Wet Soils
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

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

Containerized trees and shrubs can add points of interest to patios, decks, small yards and balconies. Just give some thought to selecting the tree, pot… Read More Container Trees: Pretty and Practical

The polyphagous shot hole borer is a recently introduced, non-native beetle that is having a devastating impact on landscapes, forests and agriculture in southern California.… Read More Invasive Shot Hole Borer Affecting California’s Trees

After the cold, dark weather of winter, we are all looking forward to spring! Flowers will be blooming. The birds will be singing. And while… Read More Spring is Coming … Along with Foliar Diseases

After winter, it’s important to help trees and shrubs recover from the stress of harsh weather and any injuries. This is particularly true since plants… Read More Helping Trees Recover from Winter Weather and Injuries

Brood X is on its way. This is one of the largest broods of periodical cicadas, and the insects will soon be seen in a… Read More Brood X Cicadas and Your Trees and Shrubs
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