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Eric recently completed his first time spurring during a climbing job, an important step in the development of a climbing Arborist. Moments like these reflect the dedication, training, and teamwork that go into professional tree care. It is exciting to see arborists grow their skills and confidence in the field.

Please join us in celebrating Doug Billings on his 25-year anniversary. Doug serves as an Arborist Crew Leader and Plant Health Care Specialist and has been a valued part of our team since joining through the Dogwood Tree Service acquisition. For 25 years, he has represented our company with pride, sharing his knowledge, experience, and dedication to excellent tree and shrub care. We are truly grateful for the wisdom and expertise he brings to our team every day.

Bartlett Tree Experts was proud to donate professional tree work in support of our local community. Our team of arborists provided expert tree care to help improve safety, enhance the landscape, and protect the long-term health of the trees and shrubs on site. Giving back is an important part of who we are, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support the places and people that make our community strong.

Our PHC specialists spent time training with Bartlett’s Trevor Glynn, Regional Lab Extension Specialist, focusing on Root Invigoration for a mature oak grove. The team walked through the process, including soil decompaction with an air spade, targeted soil amendments like biochar, gypsum and liquid nitrogen (careful soil mixing to improve structure and nutrient availability). Organic mulch is added to support root health followed by liquid fertilization to restore moisture and enhance uptake.

Meet Doug Van Ek, the Local Office Safety Coordinator for Victoria. Doug has been with Bartlett since 2021 and recently celebrated his five-year anniversary. You may see him on your property completing crew safety inspections and checking in with our production teams. His focus is simple and important helping ensure our arborists perform their work safely every day while delivering high-quality tree and shrub care.

Camellias are a welcome pop of color in the winter landscape. These cool-season bloomers are thriving right now, a reminder that beauty doesn’t take the season off!

Another successful tree chipping event with services donated by Bartlett Tree Experts.

Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for donating your services to support our annual Tree Chipping fundraiser! Your incredible team helped us raise over $1,800.00 to support McKenzie Elementary. A special shout out to Ferdie Fourie who brought many smiles to kids looking to say goodbye to their Christmas Tree. If you are looking for excellent customer service and a community minded company for tree and shrub care Bartlett is the way to go! - Tracy Len