Wessling Tree Service

07/06/2022

70mph winds have our crews up cleaning up lots of downed trees.

05/17/2020

08/13/2019

A great resource to tell if you might have a sick tree on your hands.

08/01/2019

When to water your trees

Newly planted trees or shrubs require more frequent watering than established trees and shrubs. They should be watered at planting time and at these intervals:

1-2 weeks after planting, water daily.
3-12 weeks after planting, water every 2 to 3 days.
After 12 weeks, water weekly until roots are established.

07/25/2019

Quick tree watering facts:

Newly planted trees and shrubs need regular and consistent watering until root systems establish.

Root systems of trees and shrubs, whether bare root, balled and bur-lapped, or in a container, are severely reduced or restricted.

After planting, root systems will grow and establish until they are much wider than the above ground portion of the plant.

07/20/2019

Did you know the roots your tree typically extend out past the canopy. This is the idea area to water trees when the soil becomes dry.

07/12/2019

Dry Weather Tree Care:

First, some basics. The ring around the base of a tree that stretches from its trunk to its outermost branches is called the dripline; this is the line that receives most of the rainwater shed by the tree’s canopy. Keep this area free of grass and w**ds, and lay a two-inch covering of mulch to discourage w**ds and help the tree retain moisture. Keep the mulch about six inches away from the tree trunk. The trunk’s flare—where it widens as it meets the ground—should be visible.

Trees need lots of water in hot weather, particularly very young trees. During dry, hot stretches, water young trees every week, and older trees about once a month. Don’t water too often—the soil should be saturated, not soggy—but do water deeply; shallow watering encourages shallow roots.

To water, place your hose inside the dripline and let the water trickle out slowly; move the hose several times until water has permeated the area. An alternate method is to drill a hole in a five-gallon bucket and let the water drain out slowly, refilling and moving the bucket until the area is saturated. And never water in the heat of day.

07/12/2019

Why Hire an Arborist?

Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees.

Check for membership in professional organizations such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), or the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA). Such membership demonstrates a willingness on the part of the arborist to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and information.

04/07/2019

Spring is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! Trees budding, grass sprouting, perennials awakening from their winter sleep, we can almost smell that freshly cut grass. Along with all of those wonderful things we have been patiently (or some of us impatiently) waiting for all winter, comes some of the things we also dread the most: w**ds and undesirable grasses. Here are some ways you can prepare your lawn and garden so you can get the maximum enjoyment of all spring has to offer.

Apply Pre-Emergent to your lawn and shrubbery beds. If you despise things like crabgrass invading your turf, early spring is the time to take action. Crabgrass is an annual warm season grass that is tough to control once it has emerged, which is why it requires a special application before you actually see the problem occurring.

Applications of pre-emergent in your shrubbery beds and under your trees will keep your beds maintained before the w**ds start competing with your perennials and growing annuals.

Cut back your perennials (if you haven’t already). Now is the time to cut back the plants that have fall blooms. For the flowers that bloom in the spring, wait until they are done flowering or you won’t get to enjoy all of the beautiful hues of spring time! Cutting back your perennials helps to promote new growth and is aesthetically pleasing.

Apply a thin layer of fresh mulch. Applying mulch to your shrubbery beds provides nutrients for your plants and also helps to minimize breakthrough on any of those w**d seeds hanging out. Mulch also has good water retention to help beat the heat in those scorching summer months. Be careful not to apply too much mulch, as this could smother your plants and trees. Our arborist recommends never applying more than 2 inches of mulch and never covering the basil flare of a tree.

Edge your beds. No need to get out your spade for digging and laying down bricks.

We hope you find these tips helpful in your preparation for the long anticipated season of spring. If we can help you with any of your spring plans, give us a call, email, or submit a request on our website.

03/31/2019

Spring is off to an early start this year, but we’re still in prime time for those tasks that prepare your landscape for the growing season.

But first, a word about a pet peeve– mulch mounds, those mounds of mulch that people love to pile high up the trunks of their trees. Too much mulch can trap moisture, softening the tree’s bark and promoting invasion by insects, rodents and disease. Azaleas, boxwoods and Japanese hollies will grow roots directly into mulch piles, which can then dry out and die when the mulch decomposes.

To mulch correctly, follow these tips from

Don’t add mulch if two to four inches is already in place.
Rake old mulch to improve appearance and break it up.
Expand the mulch ring on young trees to the width of the canopy and slope it slightly inward toward the trunk.
Use non-bark mulch, coarsely chopped. Bark mulch breaks down very slowly, doesn’t replenish the soil, and reduces soil moisture.

02/01/2019

Wessling Tree Services

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Saws, chippers, grinders, a 75-foot bucket truck, a 28 ton boom/crane, and more... we have the equipment for your tree service needs. For questions or more information give us a call.