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5/30/2025
Fruit tree pests are active now
Codling moth and cherry fruit fly are currently active in the area. These insects can damage developing fruit! If you’ve noticed signs of damage or want to prevent infestations, now is the time to act.
5/22/2025
Why year-round tree care matters more than ever
Check out our article on Castanet!
If your trees and shrubs look a little less vibrant each year, it's not your imagination.
The Okanagan's changing climate is placing more pressure on our landscapes. With hotter summers, less predictable rainfall, and ongoing drought conditions, trees (including fruit trees) and shrubs are being pushed outside their comfort zone.
5/22/2025
Aphids and your trees: What you need to know this season
Aphids are tiny insects that feed on plant sap, often causing curling leaves, yellowing, or sticky residue known as honeydew. Left untreated, they can stress your trees and attract other pests. This time of year, aphid populations can rise quickly, especially on maples, lindens, and fruit trees. Your local Bartlett Arborist can assess the situation and recommend tailored treatments to protect your trees and shrubs from long-term damage.
5/14/2025
Beneficial insect release program
As temperatures rise, so does pest activity — but not all pest control needs to come from a spray. Our Arborists use targeted biological solutions to manage harmful insects while protecting the beneficial ones. It's a smart, sustainable way to keep your trees and shrubs thriving through spring and beyond.
Ask your Bartlett Arborist if biological control is a good fit for your trees and shrubs!
Ask your Bartlett Arborist if biological control is a good fit for your trees and shrubs!
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 Kelowna 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.
4/8/2025
Earth Day
Earth Day is on April 22nd, and we are excited to once again join a classroom to teach the younger generation all about trees!
We love our Earth!
How will you be celebrating Earth Day?!
4/3/2025
The sun is shining!
The sun is finally shining in the Okanagan! Make sure to connect with us to get your trees ready for the hot summer ahead!
4/1/2025
Emerald ash borer
Emerald Ash Borer continues to be a serious threat to ash trees in our area. Without intervention, tree death is swift and total. Do not wait for signs of damage. If you have ash trees, they should be treated in spring to prevent infestation.
3/18/2025
Kelowna Spring Home Show
Come join us at the Kelowna Spring Home Show at MNP Place. We will be there on March 29th and 30th handing out seedlings and answering all your tree and shrub questions! Hope to see you there!
3/13/2025
Kelowna Spring Home Show
Come join us at the Kelowna Spring Home Show at MNP Place. We will be there on March 29th and 30th handing out seedlings and answering all your tree and shrub questions! Hope to see you there!
3/7/2025
Caterpillars and your trees
During spring, caterpillars and defoliating insects including tent caterpillar, coddling moth and winter moth will emerge. We can provide effective treatments to minimize damage and help prevent a full-blown infestation.
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.