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11/4/2025
Winter tree inspection
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.
8/13/2025
Bartlett conducting tree inventories at select Penn State campuses
Bartlett is excited to be helping Penn State map and inventory campus trees as part of the Commonwealth Arboreta Network, an initiative that supports its campuses, faculty and staff in using its living laboratories to improve tree knowledge. The project is made possible by the James and Barbara Ingram Endowment for Penn State Arboreta. Jim Ingram, Bartlett's president and COO, holds an associate's degree from Penn State – Mont Alto and a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University Park.
8/12/2025
Root invigoration
Root invigoration is a well-studied treatment that uses an air spade to blow soil away from the tree without damaging the roots. The existing soil is amended with biochar and, if needed, other nutrients, and then returned to cover the roots. This process reduces compaction that can limit waste uptake and root growth.
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 Central Bucks County 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.
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.
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.