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6/30/2025
Summer tree threats
Summer is a time of high activity for pests as well as tree diseases caused by fungi and other organisms. Some problems may be simply aesthetic, while others can be a real threat to tree health and vitality. As such, it is important to have an arborist check your trees to determine the underlying cause.
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 Frederick, MD 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 Earth Day 2025 in the Frederick, MD area
Third graders took home tree seedlings courtesy of Arborist Representative Zeke Gammill for Earth Day.
5/5/2025
Celebrating Arbor Day 2025 in the Frederick, MD area
Tim Zastrow was busy on Arbor Day, distributing seedlings at a local elementary school.
5/5/2025
Celebrating Arbor Day 2025 at a school in Monrovia
Arborist Representative Phil Kline gave kindergarteners at a school in Monrovia tree seedlings for Arbor Day.
4/1/2025
Insect pest alert: scale insects
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.
4/1/2025
Tick management
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.
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.
11/6/2024
Tree climbing academy
In partnership with Montgomery Parks and Casey Trees, we are starting our inaugural tree climbing academy in Wheaton, Maryland. We will be introducing and training applicants in arboriculture in an effort to give back to the community, show that arboriculture is a year-round profession, and recruit future teammates! The participants and trainers are exceeding our expectations!
8/6/2024
Don't miss these warning signs
Trees under stress display key symptoms indicating a serious problem may exist. This includes wilting or loss of leaves/needles, yellowing of leaves or browning of needles, premature autumn color, early leaf drop and sappy spots on branches. Correctly identifying the underlying cause is critical to addressing tree health issues.
7/10/2024
Bartlett Tree Experts along with the University of MD Natural Resources Forestry Camp
Bartlett Tree Experts along with the University of MD Natural Resources Forestry Camp is hosting the first inaugural camp for 20 high school students interested in Arboriculture. Students will learn climbing and pruning basics. They will also learn how to use and maintain their gear.
7/7/2024
Summer tree threats
Summer is a time of high activity for pests as well as tree diseases caused by fungi and other organisms. Some problems may be simply aesthetic, while others can be a real threat to tree health and vitality. As such, it is important to have an arborist check your trees to determine the underlying cause.