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
Care for Conifers
It’s the time of year for conifers to shine! Most trees have lost their leaves by now so there’s nothing like a conifer for landscape
Some Caterpillar Pests Emerge in Fall and Winter
We often think of spring and summer as prime time for insects — and it is. But, you know Mother Nature. She never follows the
Tree Root Collar Disorders
A tree’s root collar is the transition area from the roots to the trunk. It is usually noticeable because of the prominent flare leading to
Helping Trees Recover from Drought
Many geographies had an extremely dry summer. How does drought impact trees? The lack of water adversely affects nearly all plant processes. Plants are unable
Saluting Branches: Volunteering to Honor Veterans
Bartlett Tree Experts was fortunate to participate in the 8th Annual Saluting Branches Day of Service on September 28. Over 80 Bartlett employees joined. On
Autumn Color and Tree Health
Autumn color is a favorite part of the season. The changing and falling of leaves is also very important to tree survival. The same processes
Tree Lightning Protection Systems Safeguard Trees
Lightning strikes millions of trees each year. Though not many trees die immediately, strikes often cause serious structural weakness. This damage increases the risk of
Biocontrol: Leveraging Nature’s Best Defenses
Biocontrol, or biological control, might sounds like scary science fiction, but quite the opposite is true. It’s not science fiction, it’s just good science! Biocontrol
Emerald Ash Borer Now in Oregon
The USDA recently confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer in Oregon. EAB for short, this invasive wood-boring beetle infests and kills ash trees. The
Shrub Pruning in Summer – Breaking the Rules
We often promote shrub pruning in winter during the dormant season when its easier to see the branching structure. Indeed, winter is a great time
Fruit Trees Add Color AND Flavor in Your Landscape
For a varied and interesting landscape design, fruit bearing trees and shrubs are a good choice. It’s one way to add color and keep it
Tree Seedlings Distributed for Earth Day and Arbor Day
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
How to Protect Trees and Shrubs During Drought
Stress from drought can seriously impact trees and shrubs. Leaves will wilt and drop. Overall tree growth is reduced and trees are more likely to
Leaves Look Bad? Prevent & Treat Foliar Disease
We all know what healthy leaves look like, but what happens when they’re not healthy? Leaves can become discolored, have bumps or brown or red
White Fir
Evergreen trees are frequently associated with sparkling snow and the Christmas season. Indeed, these trees shine in the landscape during winter when other color is