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11/16/2024
From ground work to the treetops
One of our crew members learned the ropes today by getting off the ground and reaching new heights!
11/7/2024
Oak bracket or weeping conk (inonotus dryadeus)
The thick fruiting body of 'Inonotus dryadeus' varies in size from 5 to 30 centimeters. Its velvety upper surface is cream to rusty brown with a yellower margin and is pitted with tubes up to 3 cm deep which ooze an orange-brown liquid when the fruit body is young, hence the name "weeping conk". The flesh is soft and fibrous, yellow brown in color and has an unpleasant odor.
11/5/2024
Garry oak seedlings…growing life from a pile of debris!
Arborist Representative Trevor Coey saved Garry Oak seedlings in a debris pile earlier this week. We have now begun the process of growing the trees to full size.
10/31/2024
Juniper transformation
From overgrown to outstanding, our team took meticulous care in pruning these junipers to perfection. The result? A refined look that enhances the entire landscape. Quality work you can see!
10/22/2024
Clothes moth (tineola bisselliella)
How to Control the Common Clothes Moth
- Vacuum and regularly clean areas where you might find clothes moths. For example, rugs, carpets, draperies, furniture cushions, inside closets, near and around heaters and vents.
- Try not to accumulate and store large amounts of woolens or items made from animal products.
- Properly clean and store pest-free items in air-tight containers.
10/19/2024
Pine needle scale (chionaspis pinifoliae)
Pine Needle Scale is a microscopic insect that overwinters as an egg under the scale formed by the mother. The scale causes damage by inserting its mouthparts into the needle and extracting sap. Lady beetles, parasites and weather contribute to the natural control of the scale. When natural controls fail, serious damage can be prevented by applying insecticides.
10/11/2024
Better Business Bureau milestone anniversary
Bartlett Tree Experts Victoria is celebrating 40 years as an Accredited Business, we have officially been committed to the BBB Standards of Trust since October 1, 1984.
10/2/2024
Beech tree removal
Local Office Safety Coordinator, Ben Harris pictured here dismantling a Beech tree for removal on Craig Darroch Road with the help of Bert’s Enterprises (crane truck). We welcome all little audience members who want to watch the magic!
10/2/2024
Green lacewing extermination
How do I get rid of green lacewings? Utilize the natural enemies of green lacewings, such as parasitic wasps and predatory beetles, to keep their populations in check. Introducing these beneficial insects into your garden can provide long-term pest control without the need for chemical intervention.
9/17/2024
Scale on mexican orange (choisya ternata) plant
What to look for: clusters of tiny, pear-shaped insects, particularly on new growth and the undersides of leaves. Scale insects can be harder to detect, masquerading as small, bumpy growths on stems and leaves. They too suck on plant juices, weakening your blossom and potentially causing leaf yellowing and drop.
9/17/2024
Autumn planting tips
Follow these steps to properly plant a tree:
- Dig the planting hole three times the exposed. You may have to remove soil width of the tree's root ball. Roots grow that was covering the root collar while outwards more than down.
- Cut off any wire or burlap from the root ball. Loosen the soil in the ball and prepared hole, be sure that the root try to spread the roots out. It is very important to cut away any circling roots. Make sure that the tree's root collar (the area of transition from trunk to roots) is exposed. You may have to remove soil that was covering the root collar in the pot.
- When placing the tree in the prepared hole, be sure that the root collar is at the soil surface. A straight edge across the hole is a good guide to check that the tree is not set too low in the planting hole. You will likely need to put some dirt back into the hole to get the tree positioned correctly.
- Put a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch over the soil surface after planting. Do not mound it up around the base of the trunk.
- Give your new tree a good watering.
9/13/2024
Apple maggot damage
If you grow your own fruit, chances are you are harvesting now and may find this sort of damage on your property. Bartlett can offer treatment options to be applied in the Spring/Summer months to protect your crop! Call your local Arborist Representative today for more info on how best to protect your trees.