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.
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… Read More Caring for roses
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.”… Read More Beech Leaf Disease: Tree disease update & symptoms
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… Read More What causes girdling roots?
Plant the right tree in the right place is a common mantra in the tree care industry. However, how does a homeowner actually go about… Read More Tree selection for your landscape
Tree borers and wood boring insects make their homes in the bark, trunks and branches of trees. Living up to their name, these larvae ‘bore’… Read More Tree borers: Destructive insect pests
Every tree we plant makes a difference. That’s why we established the Bartlett Legacy Tree Program in 2014. Through this program, Bartlett Tree Experts arborists… Read More Tree seedlings for a greener tomorrow
When caring for trees, it’s easy to see fungi as the enemy since it often causes disease and decay. However, there are mycorrhizal fungi that… Read More Trees and soil fungi
Mites are tiny arachnids that feed on chlorophyll, the substance that gives plants their lovely green color. They are related to ticks and spiders, but… Read More Small mites cause sizable tree damage
Winter is a good time to prune trees. With the leaves gone, a tree’s structure is clearly visible. This provides a direct sightline to the… Read More Winter pruning: When and why
Poison hemlock has been found in nearly every U.S. state and across much of Canada. This plant is highly toxic. In fact, ingesting even small… Read More Managing poison hemlock
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
The new R.A. Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum in the United Kingdom was launched to advance scientific tree care research, diagnostics, and green industry… Read More UK Laboratory and Arboretum Focused on Arboricultural Research
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.
