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Doug Kniss, Arborist Representative
Doug Kniss, Arborist Representative at Bartlett Tree Experts, works out of the following offices:
More about Doug Kniss
Doug began his career in the tree care industry in 1991 when he worked for a local tree company. Guided by his passion for arboriculture and attracted to Bartlett's scientific approach to tree care, Doug joined Bartlett Tree Experts in 2000. He has served as a supervising foreman, plant health care specialist and local safety and training coordinator in the South Plainfield/Piscataway office. In 2007, Doug became an arborist representative for the Monmouth County/Red Bank area. Doug is an NJ Certified Tree Expert, an ISA Certified Arborist and holds a NJ and NY Pesticide License. He is very active with local estate managers and HOA's and supports their efforts to promote tree preservation. He enjoys talking at garden centers and donating his time to Arbor Day activities at local schools. Doug has been involved in the care of the World Trade Center Memorial trees in Millstone, NJ prior to their plantings at the WTC Memorial site in New York City.

What Our Customers Are Saying About Doug Kniss
Great all around.
Gary P., Rumson, NJ
I care most about my trees that is the most important thing I am trying to accomplish. Doug seems very knowledgeable and he is great at sharing his knowledge.. I truly appreciate that.
Rosanna C., Brielle, NJ
Doug and the crew are always friendly and professional . I recommended Bartlett to my neighbors.
Barbara M., Locust, NJ
We look forward to increasing our use of Bartlett and using additional services.
Sam T., Leonardo, NJ
My big old Maple never looked better or healthier. Thank you for saving this old friend.
Harriett P., Eatontown, NJ
You have done a great job. My trees look amazing.
Tony P., Spring Lake, NJ
Our Dogwood bloomed beautifully this spring and we believe the in ground fertilization Bartlett did last fall was the reason. Thank you.
Beth K., Shrewsbury, NJ
Doug Kniss is the best possible representative of Bartlett. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional,and always available to help. Because of Doug and his crew, our property is even more beautiful than when we purchased it fourteen years ago. We value him greatly.Bartlett's service is invaluable to maintaining healthy landscape.
Clelia V., Rumson, NJ
Doug Kniss knows his stuff. He is the best.
Dahlia M., Long Branch, NJ
Wyllie my operator was very competent about the process of treating my tree. He is an asset to Bartlett Tree Service. Thank you.
Erich B., Oceanport,NJ
They simply do not make them like Doug anymore. It is hard to find good, reliable help nowadays from someone you can trust. He was responsive, communicative, and assessed my tree damage relatively quickly and provided a variety of solutions. I will absolutely be using Bartlett moving forward for all of my tree care needs. Thank you.
Phil H., Eatontown, NJ
Doug is a brilliant diagnostician and eloquent professor. Should have a You Tube outlet for his insightful thinking. He leads a phenomenal crew of artful hard workers and astute analysts. Was blessed to have this extraordinary group in my trees and on the ground.
Harry L., Rumson, NJ
Doug is a professional. He provided any info we requested. I was HOA president two years ago when we brought in Bartlett about the Ash borers and I know our community has been very happy with all of Bartlett services. The crew were very proficient in what they were doing - it is a great job. Bartlett gives you the whole picture when they approach any job. When we had them in for the Ash borer problem, Doug presented background of the insect, how we could protect our trees, and how we should go forward with our trees that were infected.
Barbara R., Manasquan, NJ
Though it took over three months before we were able to finalize a schedule, the job was well done and the crew was courteous. I recommended Bartlett to my other neighbor next door.
Jean M., Red Bank, NJ
Doug was extremely professional, courteous and upfront. I really appreciated his responsiveness, accuracy and overall work. The team was great in every possible way.
Christopher B., Lincroft, NJ
Everybody was polite, efficient, and proficient.
David M., Little Silver, NJ
Bartlett Tree Service has done a number of tree pruning and tree removal projects on my property for the past few years. I hired them to save some beautiful Arborvitaes that had beetles, they maintain my Box Woods annually, all timely and according to agreed upon contract. Doug Kniss makes himself available whenever I call, and is always quick to come by and check out something that I may think be troubling my landscape. They send an expert, professional crew all the time who work quickly, safely and well together. A few of the guys have been on the same team for a few years so that makes you feel comfortable there will be no accidents and they work so good together. They show up on time, complete the job well, being courteous and professional the whole time. They leave the property clean and always check to be sure before they leave that the job is done satisfactorily.
I HIGHLY recommend Bartlett Tree Service of RED BANK, NJ for all your landscape needs and ask for Doug Kniss, he's the BEST. Iwill have him and his crew back year after year.
Liz D, Matawan, NJ
Doug Kniss is fantastic.
Walter B., Little Silver, NJ
Thank you for attending to my evergreens and keeping them safe from infestation.
Diane B., Monmouth Beach, NJ
Doug and his staff are always helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you for everything.
Eli D., Allenhurst, NJ
Doug 's work is impeccable and extremely responsive. He is pro active and identifies things we will need to consider down the road. He has helped us in emergencies and consider him a valuable friend and tree expert. Bartlett and Doug help maintain the beauty and value of our property.
Clelia V., Rumson, NJ
The guy who came and did the application was courteous, friendly, and efficient. He introduced himself when he got here and came to the door when he left. We will see if it helps with our Blight.
Heidi M., Holmdel, NJ
Always happy with the fellows who come to take care of our property. We have been clients for over ten years.
Susan D., Manasquan, NJ
Doug Kniss provided expert knowledge and was helpful and responsive to all emails. It was a pleasure to do business with Doug.
Michael M., Red Bank, NJ
Doug is extremely knowledgeable and willing to listen to the client’s ideas or concerns for her property. The friendly, experienced crew worked very hard and with great care on the trees and shrubs. I highly recommend Bartlett to all who value their trees and shrubs. I will put you on speed dial for the next time I need your services.
Patricia T., Matawan, NJ
Doug was on time and not only looked at the Dogwood trees, my reason for calling, but the whole property. He told me Bill was a superb pruner, and he was. After the Dogwoods, he pruned all the Hydrangeas. He also did some tying up with the Arborvitae at the rear. I am very satisfied with the service, and wish I had known about the company last April when the heavy snowstorm broke the Dogwoods. But now I do, It was a neighbor on Forrest Ave. who told me about your company, quite by chance. I am grateful.
Vera S., Fair Haven, NJ
Douglas and the crew were courteous and professional. It is clear they are committed to tree health and saving them to any extent possible.
Susan M., Red Bank, NJ
Everyone is always helpful and happy to explain what they are treating and why.
Bonnie T., Fair Haven, NJ
Doug was great.
Tony P., Spring Lake, NJ
Douglas Kniss was a pleasure doing business with. I look forward to a long and comprehensive relationship between my property and your company.
Dan B., Asbury Park, NJ
Everyone I dealt with was competent and professional. So far I am very pleased with the service and look forward to using Bartlett in the future.
Carol M., Neptune, NJ
I was impressed with Doug Kniss from the first time that we met. His philosophy regarding protecting our existing landscape and improving it is both practical and appealing to me. He appears to be both knowledgeable and creative.
Doris P., Red Bank, NJ
On behalf of the Ocean Township Shade Tree Commission and Environmental Commission, thank you for contributing your time and expertise to a very well-received panel discussion about challenges to the well-being of local shade trees, and management techniques to prevent problems and provide optimum health for this precious resource. All left with a new understanding of current threats and best care practices.
Mary J., Ocean, NJ
Doug Kniss has maintained our property for almost a decade. His knowledge and insights are always exact. He goes above and beyond what is required and has always been there for storm emergencies. Our trees are very old and Doug has kept them healthy so our property and in fact Rumson Rd are a testament to his commitment to the finest service. We highly recommend Bartlett because of Doug and his team and would never use any other company.
Celia V., Rumson, NJ
I just wanted to let you know that your staff did a great job pruning our trees, and they took great care not harm the shrubs and lawn under them. They also cleaned up so well that I could not tell that they were there.
James M., Fair Haven, NJ
Doug Kniss is amazing and so knowledgeable, he is the only one who could figure out what was wrong with our tree. So nice and great to work with!
Chris H., Shrewsbury, NJ
Bartlett is the best! Always efficient and knowledgeable. They have greatly improved our property. I don't know what we would do without them.
Lorrie M., Rumson, NJ
Wonderful!, many thanks, I look forward to your continued care of my home.
Donna R., Shrewsbury, NJ
Doug Kniss is amazing and so knowledgeable, he is the only one who could figure out what was wrong with our tree. So nice and great to work with!
Chris H., Shrewsbury, NJ
I was impressed by Doug Kniss of what he thought should be done to satisfy my needs and yet provide an approach that would also be aesthetically pleasing. He answered all my questions and listened to what I said with great attention.
Joe D., Matawan, NJ
Wonderful! Many thanks and I look forward to your continued care of my home.
Donna R., Shrewsbury, NJ
They are the best! Always efficient and knowledgeable. They have greatly improved our property. I don't know what we would do without them.
Lorrie M., Rumson, NJ