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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.

Winter is the ideal time to prune many tree species. Removal of dead or diseased branches this time of year can greatly reduce the risk they pose to your home and property. Plus, pruning can improve the overall health and appearance of your trees, getting them in shape for spring.

Colder temperatures and shorter days serve as a reminder that it’s time for your trees and shrubs to have a winter check-up. Now is the time to uncover issues such as weakly attached branches, dead wood, diseases, pest infestations and other problems before they can cause serious damage in the spring.

Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming summer in the Columbus, OH 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.

Given the likelihood of encountering ticks, it is important to know that controlling tick populations in your landscape is possible. The first step is assessing your landscape for common habitats like wooded areas, leaf litter and ornamental beds. Based on the assessment, treatments can specifically target at-risk areas.

Spring is when many sap-sucking pests become active, including types of scales, aphids and mites. These tiny insects can infest virtually any type of tree or shrub. Now is the best time to identify and treat for damaging populations.

The GROW! Annual conference this year is here in Columbus, and Bartlett will join the fun! This event focuses on teaching green industry businesses strategies to build and thrive. One of Bartlett’s Vice President’s will speak on work culture and one of our commercial clients, Hidden Creek Landscaping, will provide tours of their facility as well as sessions on their successes.

Stop by our booth and say hi at Columbus's largest Spring Home and Garden Show! You can check out multiple themed garden displays, take in educational speakers, and find solutions for your next project. Click the link for ticket and schedule details.

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.

Bartlett team members will be soaking up the knowledge at Ohio's major industry conference Feb. 4 - 6. Bartlett arborists will also be presenters and speakers in multiple tracks during the event, including the highlight of our own Lab's Dr. Glynn Percival giving the keynote address. Besides being known internationally for his arboricultural research, he is a downright entertaining speaker!

The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories has broken new ground to protect beech trees from beech leaf disease with novel pest management strategies.

Summer storms often cause branches or entire trees to fall. Preventative care can help you maintain your landscape while mitigating the possibility of unanticipated costs.