Dover, DE

Bartlett’s Dover Area Tree Service

Name: Bartlett Tree Experts — Dover, DE
Address: P.O. Box 136, Dover, 19901, US
Telephone: 302-734-3311
Price range: $$

Arborists in our Dover, DE office are committed to helping local residents and businesses maintain beautiful, healthy trees and shrubs.

Dover, DE

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P.O. Box 136

Dover, de 19901

doveroffice@bartlett.com

Telephone

302-734-3311

Office hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Local expertise backed by global resources

Our Dover, DE office offers expert diagnosis and treatment tailored to the unique tree and shrub challenges of the Dover, DE area.

With a deep understanding of local tree species, soil conditions, and climate factors, our certified arborists provide science-based solutions to keep your landscape healthy and thriving. We proudly serve communities such as Dover, Camden Wyoming, and Cheswold, where our customers have experienced the exceptional tree care we're known for.

Whether you need proactive maintenance, pest and disease management, or expert advice on preserving your trees, our team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Plus, with access to Bartlett's global resources and cutting-edge scientific research, we offer industry-leading expertise that sets us apart from other local tree services.

Areas served in and around Dover, DE

Dedicated team of arborists for healthy trees and shrubs

Arborists in our Dover, DE office are committed to helping local residents and businesses maintain beautiful, healthy trees and shrubs.

Exclusive access to global resources and advanced tree care

With access to Bartlett’s global resources and advanced scientific research facility, we can provide customers with benefits that just aren’t available from other Dover, DE tree services.

Unrivaled tree service expertise

Our arborists are tree service and shrub care experts in diagnosing and treating tree and shrub problems specific to Dover, DE and the surrounding area.

Dover, DE office staff

You're in a company of experts

Ron Kowalski

Arborist Representative

Our services

Tree services offered in Dover, DE

Fertilization and soil care

Bartlett offers the most intensive soil management programs in the landscape industry. Before any fertilization is prescribed or performed on your property, soil samples are taken from the property and soil nutrient status is analyzed.

Insect and disease management

Bartlett Tree Experts uses an integrated approach to managing insects and diseases on your property. This begins with maintaining plant health using sound cultural practices, including pruning and creating optimal soil conditions for plant growth.

Plant analysis and diagnostics

Bartlett arborists excel at determining the cause of a plant health problem or condition, or at identifying and treating a pest infestation.

Pruning

Pruning, or tree trimming, is a practice that is periodically required on all woody landscape plants on your property. Bartlett arborists can help you with mature pruning, young pruning, or specialty pruning.

Tree structure evaluation

Bartlett arborists are trained to identify symptoms of decay and other defects around your property, such as weakly attached branches, cracks, and splits, indicating imminent failure, poor architecture, dead and hanging branches, and root-related defects.

Bartlett Tree Experts uses an integrated approach to manage insects and diseases. Here are common issues for trees and shrubs in the Dover, DE area.

Tree diseases

Spotted Lanternfly

Bartlett Tree Experts Lab performs research on a wide variety of tree species, giving you confidence that we can recommend and service tree species that are right for your property. Learn more about the common tree species in the Dover, DE area.

Headlines in the Dover, DE area

9/4/2026

Important advice for autumn

Fertilization is the single most important proactive measure you can take in caring for your trees this season. Soil care and fertilization in autumn dramatically improve growing conditions and provide the nutrients required for vital tree root development.

8/4/2026

Don't miss these warning signs

Trees under stress display key symptoms indicating a serious problem may exist. This includes wilting or loss of leaves/needles, yellowing of leaves or browning of needles, premature autumn color, early leaf drop and sappy spots on branches. Correctly identifying the underlying cause is critical to addressing tree health issues.

7/1/2026

Summer tree threats

Summer is a time of high activity for pests as well as tree diseases caused by fungi and other organisms. Some problems may be simply aesthetic, while others can be a real threat to tree health and vitality. As such, it is important to have an arborist check your trees to determine the underlying cause.

6/1/2026

Tree failures from summer storms

Summer storms often cause branches or entire trees to fall. Preventative care can help you maintain your landscape while mitigating the possibility of unanticipated costs.

5/4/2026

Critical care for trees

Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming summer. Healthy trees and shrubs are better able to withstand the higher temperatures and weather extremes that summer brings. Proper care in spring can help ensure the health of your landscape plants.

4/1/2026

Tick management

Given the likelihood of encountering ticks, it is important to know that controlling tick populations in your landscape is possible. The first step is assessing your landscape for common habitats like wooded areas, leaf litter and ornamental beds. Based on the assessment, treatments can specifically target at-risk areas.

4/1/2026

Beech leaf disease

Beech leaf disease, has been spreading rapidly. As implied by the name, the disease attacks beech trees, one of the most commonly found trees in our area. Caused by microscopic worms called nematodes, the first sign of infection are discolored stripes between the veins of impacted leaves. As the disease progresses, the tree will show signs of stunted growth and yellowing leaves.

3/6/2026

Crape myrtle bark scale

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale are tiny, sap-sucking insects that have a devastating impact on crepe myrtle trees. These pests are extremely common in our area. Preventative treatment, before damage becomes widespread, provides the most effective control to keep your crepe myrtles beautiful.

3/6/2026

Tree problems can cause long-term damage

Now is the time to address tree health issues that are commonplace this time of year. Problems including browning on evergreen needles, damage to twigs and branches, cracks or splits in the bark and root issues should be identified in early spring, before serious damage occurs.

2/10/2026

Prepare trees for spring

After winter ends, your trees and shrubs will be working hard to establish spring growth. A soil test in early spring can help determine the precise nutrients needed for that growth, yielding a fuller canopy and vibrant, health foliage.

1/6/2026

Winter pruning

Winter is the ideal time to prune many tree species. Removal of dead or diseased branches this time of year can greatly reduce the risk they pose to your home and property. Plus, pruning can improve the overall health and appearance of your trees, getting them in shape for spring.

11/4/2025

Winter tree inspection

Colder temperatures and shorter days serve as a reminder that it’s time for your trees and shrubs to have a winter check-up. Now is the time to uncover issues such as weakly attached branches, dead wood, diseases, pest infestations and other problems before they can cause serious damage in the spring.

10/1/2025

Identifying hazardous tree conditions

As leaves fall from trees, the underlying architecture of the plant is revealed. This is the perfect opportunity to identify and correct visibly hazardous issues that can predispose trees to branch and tree failure such as dead wood and weakly attached limbs.

Schedule your winter pruning now to reduce the risk of falling branches and keep your trees looking their best!

5/6/2025

Critical care for trees

Now is a critical time of year to prepare your trees and shrubs for the coming summer in the Dover, DE area. Healthy trees and shrubs are better able to withstand the higher temperatures and weather extremes that summer brings. Proper care in spring can help ensure the health of your landscape plants.

2/7/2025

Prepare your trees for spring

6/27/2024

Beech leaf disease: New treatment strategies

The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories has broken new ground to protect beech trees from beech leaf disease with novel pest management strategies.

6/1/2024

Tree care recommendations for summer

Given the stress from higher temperatures and lack of rainfall comon in summer, it is critical to water your trees and shrubs thoroughly. Applying a 3-4" layer of mulch, inspecting for pest infestations and scheduling fall fertilization can also help maintain tree health and vigor.

5/6/2024

Critical care for trees

Arborist associations

Bartlett Tree Experts is proud to be a member of so many industry associations. Many of our expert arborists have reached the pinnacle of their profession and have been recognized as such. Bartlett Tree Experts has been inspected and accredited based on adherence to industry standards for quality and safety, maintenance of trained, professional staff, and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices.

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Certificate of insurance

At Bartlett, we place safety above all else, and we carry liability insurance to protect ourselves and our customers.

Testimonials

We care what people say about us and our work

ALL of the Bartlett staff are helpful, professional, and just nice. It is ...

Randi C.

Smyrna, DE

Everything was great. Area left as if I had cleaned it up. The crew worked ...

Alan O.

Felton, DE

What could Bartlett have done to make the experience better? Nothing. Every...

Denise T.

Dover, DE

I am always impressed by Ron’s knowledge when it comes to trees and their p...

Ann B.

Magnolia, DE

We have always found Ron and office staff to be courteous, knowledgeable, p...

Glen and Chris P.

Clayton, DE

Ron is a very efficient and kind. Also the staff are very kind. It is great...

Karen M.

Camden Wyoming, DE

Polite and took time to explain any concerns they saw.

Dawn P.

Townsend, DE

Pete is always responsive.

Richard L.

Wilmington, DE

Very knowledgeable.

Dalmer C.

Chadds Ford, PA

Very friendly, and the arborist, Mike, seemed quite knowledgeable and helpf...

Rick C.

Avondale, PA

Bartlett arborist that treated our trees arrived masked up and kept his dis...

Paul C.

Lincoln University, PA

Always the best solutions for my properties and excellent service.

Cathy H.

Coatesville, PA

The staff is always polite and professional. Answers questions and explains...

Jeanne S.

New Castle, DE

Wife was at home during your visit. The two gentlemen very very polite and ...

Gary W.

North East, MD

Ronnie Kowalski was very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. I appr...

Charlean R.

Bear, DE

Used Bartlett for eighty Blue Spruce trees on our HOA common ground. Ronnie...

Eleanor N.

Camden, DE

Thank you very much for participating in the 2nd Annual 55+ Expo. It was a ...

Kathy B.

Lewes, DE

Bartlett’s Dover Area Tree Service

Dover, DE

Make an appointment

Local expertise backed by global resources

Dedicated team of arborists for healthy trees and shrubs

Exclusive access to global resources and advanced tree care

Unrivaled tree service expertise

Dover, DE office staff

You're in a company of experts

Our services

Tree services offered in Dover, DE

Fertilization and soil care

Insect and disease management

Plant analysis and diagnostics

Pruning

Tree structure evaluation

Insights into Dover, DE's common pests and diseases

Anthracnose

Bacterial Leaf Scorch

Boxwood Blight

Emerald Ash Borer

Fire Blight

Gypsy Moth

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Japanese Beetle

Needlecast

Phytophthora Root Rot

Powdery Mildew

Scale Insects

Spider Mites

Spotted Lanternfly

Prevalent tree species in the Dover, DE area

Bartlett Tree Experts offers scientifically based tree services. Get in touch:

Headlines in the Dover, DE area

Important advice for autumn

Don't miss these warning signs

Summer tree threats

Tree failures from summer storms

Critical care for trees

Tick management

Beech leaf disease

Crape myrtle bark scale

Tree problems can cause long-term damage

Prepare trees for spring

Winter pruning

Winter tree inspection

Identifying hazardous tree conditions

Critical care for trees

Prepare your trees for spring

Beech leaf disease: New treatment strategies

Tree care recommendations for summer

Critical care for trees

Arborist associations

Certificate of insurance

Testimonials

We care what people say about us and our work

ALL of the Bartlett staff are helpful, professional, and just nice. It is ...

Everything was great. Area left as if I had cleaned it up. The crew worked ...

What could Bartlett have done to make the experience better? Nothing. Every...

I am always impressed by Ron’s knowledge when it comes to trees and their p...

We have always found Ron and office staff to be courteous, knowledgeable, p...

Ron is a very efficient and kind. Also the staff are very kind. It is great...

Polite and took time to explain any concerns they saw.

Pete is always responsive.

Very knowledgeable.

Very friendly, and the arborist, Mike, seemed quite knowledgeable and helpf...

Bartlett arborist that treated our trees arrived masked up and kept his dis...

Always the best solutions for my properties and excellent service.

The staff is always polite and professional. Answers questions and explains...

Wife was at home during your visit. The two gentlemen very very polite and ...

Ronnie Kowalski was very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. I appr...

Used Bartlett for eighty Blue Spruce trees on our HOA common ground. Ronnie...

Thank you very much for participating in the 2nd Annual 55+ Expo. It was a ...

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