News Release – March 24, 2005

The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, a leading provider of tree and shrub care, announced today that it has acquired the business operations of Waterworks Irrigation in Osterville, Massachusetts. Through this acquisition, Bartlett will add design, installation and maintenance of watering and sprinkler systems to its existing tree and shrub care services in the Cape Cod area.

Since many landscape problems can begin with poor soil conditions, combining water management with tree care provides customers a more comprehensive solution for maintenance of their lawn and plantings.

“We’re continually looking for new ways to help property owners keep their landscapes healthy and water management is an ideal complement to our existing services,” said Greg Daniels, President of Bartlett Tree Experts. “Now customers on Cape Cod can benefit from high quality tree and shrub care as well as the irrigation needed to keep those plantings healthy – all from one source.”

The Waterworks staff is joining Bartlett where they will continue to serve the needs of local home and business owners. Customers will benefit from continuity of service from people who are already familiar with their property as well as access to a full range of water management and landscape care to help beautify their properties. “We’ve been working with Paul Merlesena and the Waterworks staff for a number of years and have seen firsthand how their solutions help maintain healthy landscapes. We’re excited to have them join us and are looking forward to bringing this new service to customers,” said Daniels.

About Bartlett Tree Experts

The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company. The organization’s current chairman, Robert A. Bartlett Jr., represents the third generation of Bartlett family management. Bartlett has offices in 25 U.S. states, Canada, Ireland and Great Britain. Services include pruning, integrated pest and disease management, soil analysis and management, cabling and bracing, tree lightning protection systems and tree/stump removal. Its corporate offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.