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Victoria, BC headlines

Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and advancements from Bartlett Tree Experts, including innovations in tree care, research highlights, and company updates.

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.

3/5/2025

Plant of the week

Photinia: The feature of the plant is vibrant red new growth in spring, evergreen so often used for hedging/screening.

Prone to leaf spot disease as seen on older leaves.

Treatment options are available to protect new growth and improve disease resistance.

Call our office today for a complimentary visit with a Certified Arborist!

2/21/2025

25 year service award

A very special shout out to Arborist Representative, Trent Skaar on his 25th anniversary at Bartlett Tree Experts Victoria. Thanks for all you do, Trent!

2/12/2025

It's not too early in the season

Egg mass found on a client's Apple Tree by Plant Health Care Technician, Cisco.

Tech diagnosis: tent caterpillar

2/7/2025

Tree facts: Japanese maple

Acer is Latin for sharp, palmatum means shaped like a hand
Considerable genetic variation with seedlings from same parent tree
Differences such as leaf size, shape and color
Japanese Horticulturalists developed over 1000 cultivars from Maples
Keep sprinklers away from leaves
Prune regularly to thin canopy for airflow to help prevent diseases
The Japanese make tea out of the leaves

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.

1/30/2025

Crane assisted removal

There was a crane assisted removal of a large Douglas Fir in a confined space over the client's new roof. The tree was required to be removed due to the roots interfering with the house foundation.

1/27/2025

Tree removal ceremony at Reynolds Secondary School

Bartlett Tree Experts recently participated in a Tree Removal ceremony at Reynolds Secondary School. Pictured here, the specific Garry Oak tree had to be removed due to a large amount of decay at the base which made the tree a high risk of failure. A ceremony was held to honor the tree before removal as part of the indigenous education program.

1/13/2025

Mixing it up 2025: Beyond beauty conference

Learn how adding biodiversity can create beautiful and healthy gardens! Bartlett is a proud sponsor of the annual Mixing it up conference. This year we are delighted to have our very own Dr. Tom Smiley attending as a guest speaker.

12/20/2024

Local charity tree chipping events sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts

Saturday, January 4th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cloverdale Traditional School (3427 Quadra St)
Saturday, January 4th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Knights of Columbus (753 Burnside Road West)
Saturday, January 4th & Saturday, January 5th 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Oak Bay Firefighters (TBD)
Saturday, January 4th & Saturday, January 5th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UVIC (Centennial Stadium)
Saturday, January 4th & Sunday, January 5th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mckenzie Elementary Back Parking Lot (4005 Raymond St N)

12/20/2024

Christmas tree chipping 2024-2025 (by donation)

Brought to you by The Castaway Wanderers at Windsor Park Rose Garden (alongside of Currie Road)

Dec 26, 2024, half day
Dec 28 and 29 2024 full days
Jan 1st, 2025, half day
Jan 4 and 5 2025 full days
Jan 11 and 12 2025 full days

12/18/2024

Charity tree chipping 2025

Saturday, January 4th and Sunday, January 5th
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary Back Parking Lot

By donation: cash/e-transfer
Tree pickup offered within three km
Email tracylee16@hotmail.com by January 1st to make arrangements

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