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5/6/2025
Critical care for trees
Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming summer in the West Chicagoland area. Healthy trees and shrubs are better able to withstand the higher temperatures and weather extremes that summer brings. Proper care in spring can help ensure the health of your landscape plants.
5/5/2025
Celebrating Arbor Day 2025 in the West Chicagoland area
Certified Arborists Bob Uzandenis and Alec Edwards gave away seedlings for Arbor Day and provided tips and resources on keeping trees healthy!
5/5/2025
Celebrating Earth and Arbor Days in the West Chicagoland area
To celebrate Earth and Arbor Day, our crew leader Cesar and new employee Juan helped plant a tree at Brookfield Zoo’s Spring Fest.
3/7/2025
Apple scab
Apple scab impacts many varieties of apple and crabapple trees. The first sign of the disease is the appearance of smoky or smudgy spots on leaves. Taking action at bud break, before symptoms become apparent, will provide the most effective control.
3/7/2025
Tree problems can cause long-term damage
Now is the time to address tree health issues that are commonplace this time of year. Problems including browning on evergreen needles, damage to twigs and branches, cracks or splits in the bark and root issues should be identified in early spring, before serious damage occurs.
2/7/2025
Prepare your trees for spring
After winter ends, your trees and shrubs will be working hard to establish spring growth. A soil test in early spring can help determine the precise nutrients needed for that growth, yielding a fuller canopy and vibrant, health foliage.
9/10/2024
Schedule your fall fertilization today!
Fall is an ideal time to take advantage of a late season growth spurt in the roots of many trees. If your trees look stressed and tired after a summer of cicadas and droughty weather, a fall fertilization will help them recover next spring. Please contact your Bartlett Arborist Representative by calling 630-960-4001 to make a plan to help your trees!
6/27/2024
Beech leaf disease: New treatment strategies
The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories has broken new ground to protect beech trees from beech leaf disease with novel pest management strategies.
6/1/2024
Tree care recommendations for summer
Given the stress from higher temperatures and lack of rainfall comon in summer, it is critical to water your trees and shrubs thoroughly. Applying a 3-4" layer of mulch, inspecting for pest infestations and scheduling fall fertilization can also help maintain tree health and vigor.
5/6/2024
Critical care for trees
Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming summer. Healthy trees and shrubs are better able to withstand the higher temperatures and weather extremes that summer brings. Proper care in spring can help ensure the health of your landscape plants.
5/1/2024
Protecting young trees from cicadas
Check out this great video from Illinois Landscape Contractors Association with tips and information on young trees and cicadas.