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.
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
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… Read More White Fir
What do you do as soon as a warm spring day arrives? Get outside of course! But you’re not the only one anxious for temperatures… Read More Watch out for Hidden Ambrosia Beetles
Healthy soil is the basis for healthy trees and shrubs. But all soils are different. The characteristics of the soil as well as nutrient levels… Read More Why Soil Analysis is Critical
When the weather turns cold, we don’t think much about insects. What exactly happens to them during winter? The term overwintering is used to describe… Read More A Bug’s Life: Surviving the Winter
Holly is commonly seen during the holiday season. Even carols tell us to ‘Deck the halls with boughs of holly.’ The plant’s green leaves and… Read More Holly Plant: A Holiday Favorite that Shines in Winter
Imagine staying outside all of the time, even during winter. Exposed to severe weather, you’d face many problems. Even though trees live and grow outside,… Read More Watch Out for Winter Tree & Shrub Problems
While tree diseases often thrive in spring, it is important to remember that proper care year-round can make a big difference in managing these issues.… Read More Fight Fire Blight with Pruning & Treatments
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.
