On April 12, 2011, I along with my crew Rich Croft and Craig Bennett conducted an outdoor demonstration to Dr. Charles Maynard’s Introduction to Aboriculture class. This has become
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Certifications and Training
Do woodpeckers damage trees?
When you hear their distinctive hammering outside your window, it’s natural to wonder if woodpeckers cause damage to trees. Generally, woodpeckers rarely cause serious damage… Read More Do woodpeckers damage trees?
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… Read More Protecting Newport’s beech trees against Beech Leaf Disease
Spotted lanternfly control and 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… Read More Spotted lanternfly control and treatment
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… Read More Crape Myrtle Bark Scale identification and management
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… Read More Iron deficiency in trees and shrubs
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… Read More Beech Leaf Disease: Groundbreaking new treatment strategies
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,… Read More Spongy moth: Favored trees and shrubs
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… Read More Healthy trees from the ground up
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… Read More Celebrating trees in our communities
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… Read More New UK Tree Research Lab Centre & Arboretum
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… Read More Flowering Trees and Shrubs – Blooms at the Bartlett Arboretum
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’… Read More Lichen and trees
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… Read More Tree galls: Unusual growths on trees
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… Read More Tree topping hurts trees
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… Read More Frost cracks in trees