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.
Many organizations choose to give away or sell very young trees to help encourage tree planting. Often, you leave home not knowing that you’ll come… Read More We came home with a tree seedling! Now what?
What makes fall a good time to plant a new tree? During autumn, the soil is still warm enough to support root growth, allowing the… Read More Fall – A Perfect Time for Tree Planting
Soil compaction is a common issue in home landscapes and on commercial properties. When the soil is compacted, porous spaces are reduced. Since tree… Read More What is Soil Compaction?
Lots of scale insects are active during the heat of summer, but some of these tiny pests are just now beginning to hatch and will… Read More A Sticky Situation…Magnolia Scale Isn’t Pretty
Choosing the right tree for your property, your budget, and your taste isn’t easy. Here are some helpful questions to help you narrow down… Read More Finding Your Tree Soulmate
Nothing can completely guarantee safety from fires. However, some simple strategies in the landscape can help protect homes and leave them more defensible against encroaching… Read More Landscaping Tips for Fire Safety
Oak is one of the most common tree species in the northern hemisphere. Often seen as a symbol of strength and wisdom, oaks are well-known… Read More Reducing the Likelihood of Oak Decline
Saluting Branches is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring veterans by providing tree and landscape care at national cemeteries. Arborists from around the country volunteer… Read More Saluting Branches 2019
Pruning mature trees removes dead and dying branches to maintain plant health and safety
Looking at problems posed by excess soil and mulch around the base of tree:
Most of us are familiar with the results of drought stress, but did you know that high temperatures alone can cause significant damage to the… Read More Hot Weather & Your Trees
Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects. Some of them feed on more than one type of plant— for example, apple grass aphids feed on young new… Read More Aphids: Small in Size, Many in Number
Oystershell scale (Lepidosaphes ulmi) belongs to a group of insects called the armored scales. The “armor,” is produced by a waxy secretion combined with the… Read More Oystershell Scale: An Unusual Insect Pest
Over the past decade, spruce trees have suffered an abundance of issues. All species of spruce, including Colorado blue and white spruce, are being affected,… Read More Decline in Spruce Trees
The proper care of young trees can prevent many future problems. Browse our resources to learn more about how to best care for seedlings and… Read More Caring for Young Trees
Boxwood blight is caused by the non-native fungus Calonectria pseudonaviculata. American and English boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) are most susceptible to this disease whereas many Asian… Read More How to Prevent Boxwood Blight
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.
