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Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming season in the Fort Collins, CO area. Healthy trees and shrubs are better able to withstand the higher temperatures and dry weather conditions that summer brings. Proper care can help ensure the health of your landscape plants.

During spring, tree boring insects and bark beetles in their larval stage will begin feeding inside trees. These pests cause signficant internal damage. Taking action in spring is the best way to prevent a major infestation.

Join our team at the annual Run for the Trees Festival and Fun Run on May 3rd, put on by Sweetheart Racing in Loveland, CO. There will be lots of booths, food vendors and fun for the kids as well as our very own Bartlett Tree Experts tent handing out seedlings! Come by and snag a baby tree for you and your property and take part in the two-mile fun run. See you there!

Join us June 25th through July 6th for the 103^rd Annual Greeley Stampede Rodeo and Festival! Bring the family for rides, treats, concerts, and daily PCRA Rodeo events. Tickets are on sale now!

Fireblight is a common and destructive foliar disease in our area impacting pear, crabapple, ash, hawthorn, spirea, roses, and other species.Preventative treatment, before damage becomes widespread, provides the most effective control.

Wellington, CO is hosting its first St. Patty's Day Parade and Festival on March 15th, 2025. This lively, family-friendly event will transform Downtown Wellington into a hub of Irish-themed festivities, featuring a Shamrock Fun Run, a St. Patrick’s Day parade, a vendor festival, live music, and access to local businesses. Registration can be found at the link here.

Ever wondered what happens when great horsemanship meets winter sports? Come join locals as they watch it become a reality! Leadville's annual Skijoring competition is free for spectators and offers a chance to watch one of the most niche and entertaining sports in the Rockies!

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.

Looking for a great Valentine's Day event? Join local vendors and residents on February 14th and 15th for activities, live music, food, a race through downtown and more! The event is free to attend and family and pet friendly. Tickets are participation in the Sweetheart Festival 5k are on sale now.

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.

Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming season. Healthy trees and shrubs are better able to withstand the higher temperatures and dry weather conditions that summer brings. Proper care can help ensure the health of your landscape plants.