Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more.
Extreme weather events happen in nearly every geography, leaving a lasting impact on the trees and shrubs in a landscape. Once the rain or wind
Though strangely beautiful with their metallic green bodies and copper wings, Japanese beetles are a major pest in the eastern U.S. that feed on more
Lack of water is the most common plant stress encountered in urban and suburban landscapes. In areas with persistent drought conditions, or those with a
While many trees have a long lifespan, they are still living organisms and will, at some point, structurally fail. However, the decision to remove a
Autumn is a key time to prepare trees for the upcoming winter and following spring. It is important to reach out to a professional arborist
Why do leaves change color in the fall? A good start to answering this question is to look at each of the pigments involved.
“A Drought-Tolerant Favorite” Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), also known as Mediterranean cypress, has been used in formal gardens and around buildings for centuries. This tall,
“A Hardy Landscape Tree” The northern red oak (Quercus rubra) is a fast-growing and long-living tree known for its beautiful red fall color, value to
“A Popular Feature Tree” Native to Japan and parts of Asia, Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) has been cultivated in temperate areas around the world since
“A Beautiful Shade Tree” Many cultivars of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) have been selected with red, purple, variegated and cutleaf foliage as well as weeping
The trees in your landscape will continue to grow and change whether there’s money to care for them or not. Consider that preventing tree problems
Natural defense systems enable trees to ‘fight back’ when they’re under attack from pests or disease or facing stress from environmental conditions like drought. Even
Many homeowners use herbicides, commonly known as weed killers, to battle persistent plants like ragwort, pigweed, crabgrass, dandelion, purslane, clover, poison ivy, and others. Of
Trees are important for so many reasons. They make our communities more beautiful and livable. We want to share our love of trees with others.
Most tree pests leave visible signs of their presence – if you know what to look for. Sometimes it’s easy to dismiss these observable symptoms.
“It is a capital mistake to before one has data” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An unusual package has just arrived. Filled with plant material, the
Trees have always been a symbol of endurance and longevity. They are a gift to enjoy now and in the future. Since 1872, people have
Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more.
Make an appointment with your local Arborist Representative to discover why Bartlett is the leader in professional tree care.
Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more.
