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.
Boxwoods are a staple in many landscapes. These ornamental, evergreen favorites make excellent hedges or edging, but can also serve as foundation plants. However, this… Read More Common problems of boxwood
Baby it’s getting cold outside! You’re heading in to cozy up by the fire, but your trees are not! In most managed landscapes, those trees… Read More Mulching in winter
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… Read More Care for conifers
We often think of spring and summer as prime time for insects — and it is. But, you know Mother Nature. She never follows the… Read More Some caterpillar pests emerge in fall and winter
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… Read More Tree root collar disorders
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… Read More Helping trees recover from drought
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… Read More Saluting branches: Volunteering to honor veterans
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… Read More Autumn color and tree health
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… Read More Tree lightning protection systems safeguard trees
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… Read More Biocontrol: Leveraging nature’s best defenses
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… Read More Emerald Ash Borer Now in Oregon
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… Read More Shrub pruning in summer: Breaking the rules
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… Read More Fruit trees add color and flavor in your landscape
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… Read More Tree seedlings distributed for Earth Day and Arbor Day
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… Read More How to protect trees and shrubs during drought
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… Read More Leaves look bad? Prevent & treat foliar disease
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.
