Barts Tree Service Blog
Barts COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols
Spotted Lanternfly in Connecticut: What You Need to Know
5 Best Spring Flowering Trees For Connecticut
What To Do With Fallen Leaves
Fall is Ideal Tree Planting Time
Why is the Bark Falling Off My Ash Tree?
Dwarf Trees Gone Wild: Why is a Large Tree Growing Out of my Dwarf Alberta Spruce?
Barts Gives Back to Ridgefield Theaters
Don’t Do This To Your Trees!
Tornado Damage Slideshow
Trees Damaged By Winter Storms?
How To Protect Trees From Deer Antler Rubbing
Why Leaves Change Color in Fall
Don’t Kill Your Trees When Draining Your Pool
Barts Featured on Discover Bethel Podcast
Green Expo & Shakespeare on the Green – August 12
Why Mulching With Grass Clippings Can Kill Your Trees
Tips for Protecting Trees from Hammock Harm
American Chestnut Blight: An Update & Next Steps
Facts About Gypsy Moth in Connecticut & How To Control Them
BUGging Kids at South Street School
Barts Attends 2017 Winter Management Conference
Late Winter Tree & Yard Care Tips for Connecticut
Winter Tree Care Tips for Connecticut Homeowners
Decorating With a Live Christmas Tree
How To Prevent Winter Deer Damage
Barts Sponsors Comedy Series at Ridgefield Playhouse
Barts Sponsors Saluting Branches
Summer Tree Care Tips for Connecticut Homeowners
White Pine Needles Turning Yellow: White Pine Decline in CT
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment For Connecticut
Helping the Aspetuck Land Trust
Winter Management Conference: Definitely Not a Boondoggle
Barts Finds Emerald Ash Borer in Danbury
Spring Is Finally Here: Check Now For Winter Tree Damage
Tree Stump Grinding Services for Connecticut
When, Why & How to Prune Fruit Trees in CT
Barts Tree Service Wins Professional Communications Award
How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree
Are Your Trees Ready for Winter?
Barts Tree Service Featured in Danbury News-Times
Evergreen Needlecast: What You Need to Know
Q&A: Can I Stop Emerald Ash Borers From Killing My Ash Trees?
How, When & Why to Fertilize Trees and Shrubs
Sponsoring the CT Tree Climbing Competition
How to Choose the Right Tree For Your Landscape
Protect Yourself: What You Need to Know About Tree Care Company Insurance
Q&A: Will Snow Banks Damage My Trees and Shrubs?
Q&A: How Do Trees Protect Themselves From Freezing Temperatures?
Preventing Winter Rodent Damage on Young Trees
Q&A: Why Do Trees Make Cracking Noises in Winter?
Shoveling Snow Off Roof Tops
How To Protect Trees and Shrubs From Winter Weather
Fall Tree Care Tips for Connecticut Homeowners
Emerald Ash Borer Update for Connecticut
10 Best Trees for Fall Foliage Color in CT
Seasoned Firewood Sold Out For 2014
Insurance Considerations for Fallen Trees With Property Damage
Salt Damage to Your Trees and Landscape
Very nice note from Mrs. Reuthera’s 2nd grade class
Prevent Winter Browning on Pine Trees
Matt Bartelme – ISA Certified Arborist
Protect Your Ash and Elm Trees
Destructive Emerald Ash Borer Found in Sherman
Pruning Your Apple, Pear and Peach Trees
Dutch Elm Disease
Press Release: Barts Tree Service Employees Gain Certified Treecare Safety Professional Status
Grinding Uprooted Stumps & Stump Removal
How to Remove Unsightly Tree Stumps From Your Yard
Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Winter Management Conference 2013
Wind Damage in Ridgefield
Post Storm Recovery – Beware of Storm Chasers
Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy Storm Cleanup
Cleaning Up Storm Damage After Thunderstorms
Barts Tree Service at the Danbury kids Touch a Truck Event
Annual Kids Fishing Derby
Make sure your yard is safe from last years storms…Look up!
Storm Damage Cleanup From Irene
Major Storm Damage in Connecticut
Black Knot Disease in Cherry Trees
40th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby
When a Storm Strikes and Requires Hazardous Tree Removal
Tree Work Around Wires
Spring Tree Care Tips for Connecticut Homeowners
Identifying Wood Decay
Storm Damage Tree Removal in Westport, Wilton and Stamford CT
Q&A: What if my tree is blown down on my neighbors property?
Emergency Tree Removal
Tree Trimming: Maintenance of Nature
The Problem of Over Mulching Your Trees
Don’t Build Up Soil Around Trees
Inspecting Your Trees for Defects and Hazards
Identifying and Removing Hazardous Trees in Connecticut
Arbor Day Foundation
What’s Killing Our Ash Trees in Connecticut?
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update
Beware of the Emerald Ash Borer in Connecticut
What Is “Topping” And Why Is It Bad?
How to Select a Tree Service in Connecticut
When and How to Prune Trees in Connecticut
Seasoning Firewood in Connecticut
Yes, Wood Heating is Environmentally Appropriate
What’s killing our Hemlock Trees?
Trees Helping Our Environment
Tree work continues as scheduled. We have implemented a comprehensive set of health and safety protocols to prevent spreading the coronovirus, as well as to take care of our employees.
Read MoreConnecticut is bracing for the arrival of the invasive and damaging spotted lanternfly. Learn to identify it, where to look, and what to do if you see one.
Read MoreSpring-flowering trees offer the biggest seasonal show of bountiful blooms. And after a cold dreary winter, it’s just what we need to get spring off to a great start.
Many trees that flower in spring are fragrant and feed pollinators, in addition to beautifying our Connecticut landscape. Plus, the best don’t just offer spring flowers – they’re multi-season powerhouses.
My top picks for the best spring-flowering trees are resilient, beautiful, easy to maintain, and just right for growing in Connecticut. They include regional natives, in addition to well-behaved non-native trees with impressive spring flowers.
Read MoreEach fall, some time in October, the leaves start to fall and homeowners are faced with the question of just what to do with all of those leaves. Many people simply rake them out to the curb and let the city pick them up. Or they place them in paper bags for disposal. Some call […]
Read MorePlanting trees in the fall gives them a head start on establishing them selves before the ground freezes. Fall is the season when trees turn their energy to growing new roots, whereas springtime is the season for growing new foliage and twigs. Not to mention many nurseries are looking to clear out stock before winter […]
Read MoreMany area residents are noticing a strange phenomenon – the bark on ash trees is falling off in pieces, giving the trunk a blond appearance. Often, there are small pieces of bark on the ground at the base of the tree. And sometimes you’ll see woodpeckers feverishly pecking at the tree trunk. What’s going on?
Read MoreQuestion: Um…why is there is a huge tree growing out the side of my dwarf Alberta spruce??? We have a row of dwarf Alberta spruce trees planted in front of our home. One looks like a Christmas tree is growing out the side of it. It’s completely different than the rest of the tree and […]
Read MoreBarts Tree Service is proud to be part of the Ridgefield community and, as long-time fans of local theater, we enjoy finding ways to support the arts in this wonderful part of Connecticut. We invite you to join us in supporting the Ridgefield Playhouse, ACT of CT, Thrown Stone and Loundsbury House.
Read MoreMany poor tree care practices are still commonly seen in the Danbury, CT area. Tree topping, mulch volcanoes and improper planting can all kill your trees.
Read MoreAfter Tuesday’s violent storm and tornadoes, trees and power lines are down across a large part of Connecticut. We’re seeing devastating damage in Brookfield and surrounding areas. This is extremely dangerous work and should not be done by anyone other than a licensed tree care professional (preferably a Certified Arborist).
Read MoreTips, how-to's and important updates on trees and landscape issues in Connecticut.