Home Services Expert Advice and Resources Make an Appointment Careers About Us Blog Bartlett’s Tree Topics Blog Fight Fire Blight with Pruning & Treatments Posted on November 15, 2021 by Bartlett Tree Experts 770 Shares Share Tweet While tree diseases often thrive in spring, it is important to remember that proper care year-round can make a big difference in managing these issues. Some simple practices now can help combat disease. One good example is autumn and winter care to help control fire blight. Caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, fireblight commonly infects pear, apple, hawthorn and quince. Read more › Why Fall is a Smart Time to Prune Trees Posted on November 15, 2021 by Bartlett Tree Experts 770 Shares Share Tweet There are a number of reasons for tree pruning; some are safety related, some are to lessen interference with buildings, and some protect the health of the tree. The need for pruning will depend on your own landscape goals as well as the trees themselves and surrounding property. Autumn is one of the best times to identify problem areas in a tree that could benefit from pruning. Read more › Bartlett Chairman Honored by Massachusetts Horticultural Society Posted on November 8, 2021 by Bartlett Tree Experts 770 Shares Share Tweet The Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) presented the George Robert White Medal of Honor to Robert A. Bartlett Jr., Chairman and CEO of Bartlett Tree Experts, on November 4, 2021 during the Society’s 119th Honorary Medals Dinner. During the ceremony, medals were awarded to individuals and organizations for their contributions to excellence in horticulture for the public good. Read more › Caring for Trees: From Autumn into Winter Posted on November 4, 2021 by Bartlett Tree Experts 770 Shares Share Tweet As autumn settles in and winter approaches, it’s a good time consider the care your trees need now and throughout the coming season. Keep these things in mind and you’ll have happier trees this spring! Read more › Identify and Manage Invasive Plants Posted on October 25, 2021 by Bartlett Tree Experts 770 Shares Share Tweet Invasive plants are not native to an ecosystem. Further, their introduction results in harm to that ecosystem. Their presence can negatively impact the environment as they spread aggressively and outperform native plants. They can also hurt the local economy, affecting agriculture, outdoor recreation or operation of utilities, to name a few. In some cases, invasive species can even introduce threats to human health like toxins and allergens not previously common in a geographic region. For many property owners, invasive plants can also be a major nuisance. They are often difficult to remove and control, and quickly take over prized landscape plantings and native woodlands. Read more › ‹ Older posts Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more. Search for: Make an appointment with your local Arborist Representative to discover why Bartlett is the leader in professional tree care. Categories Bartlett Tree Experts (59) Certifications and Training (16) Environmental Issues (50) Fertilization (11) News and Events (23) Pests and Diseases (49) Tree Advice (81) Tree Climbing (6) Tree Preservation (32) Tree Pruning (12) Tree Research (32) Tree Safety (19) Tree Species (18) Uncategorized (1) Urban Tree Care (36) Volunteering (23) Archives November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 July 2013 May 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 February 2012 January 2012 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 Sites We Like Bartlett Tree Experts Tree Care Industry Association International Society of Arboriculture Home Services Expert Advice and Resources Make an Appointment Careers About Us Blog © 2021 Tree Topics ↑