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
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.
Tree Fertilization: The Single Best Piece of Autumn Advice for Trees
Tree fertilization and soil care in autumn dramatically improve growing conditions for your trees and shrubs. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that
Spooky Plants for Halloween
Down a dark path, by a haunted house is a ghastly garden filled with spooky plants for Halloween! While not all of them are native
Why Landscape Architects Should Collaborate with Arborists
Why is the collaboration between a landscape architect and a Certified Arborist essential? The collaboration between a landscape architect and a Bartlett arborist brings together
Caring for Roses
Roses are one of the most popular garden plants in the world. In caring for roses, it’s important to understand the best conditions for growing
Beech Leaf Disease – Tree Disease Update & Symptoms
Beech leaf disease (BLD) is an emerging disease caused by a nematode, or microscopic worm. We often don’t think of our trees as getting “sick.”
What Causes Girdling Roots?
A girdling root is a root that circles around at least one side of the main trunk. You’ll usually see them at or slightly below