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.
Bagworm is an unusual caterpillar that gets its name from the bag-like structure in which it lives. Most of the insect’s life is spent within… Read More Bagworm caterpillars eat leaves and needles for lunch
The Tour des Trees bike ride, the annual fundraising and outreach event for the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) kicked off in… Read More Tour des Trees Bike Ride 2024 starts at Bartlett Arboretum
Caring for holly plants is generally easy as long as you understand the conditions in which they grow best. These handsome and varied plants range… Read More Growing and caring for holly plants
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?
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 (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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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… Read More Trees are our legacy
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.
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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.
