Pruning 101
Pruning is easy. You just grab whichever saw or pruning shears you find hanging on the wall in the garage and lop off a dead or dying limb. No problem. Not so fast. First, it’s important to remember your trees are valuable assets. A 45-foot oak that has grown for [...]
Aug
Don’t Overlook Evergreens
So you would like to add trees to your landscaping, preferably trees that will have a visual impact – maybe throughout the year – and that are low-maintenance. Many homeowners immediately go to the tried and true standby species that do well in the Missouri climate. Oaks, maples, birches, Japanese [...]
Aug
Welcome J.T. Thomas!
Please join all of us at Hansen’s Tree Service in welcoming our new Product Sales Specialist, J.T. Thomas. As a product sales specialist, J.T. will work with our customers providing a full spectrum of services ranging from selecting and scheduling bulk mulch deliveries and pick up of other to educating [...]
Aug
Time To Prepare Your Garden For Fall
The cool, crisp days of fall with their light, dry breezes, and turning leaves may seem far away during the dog days of summer, but now is the time to plan for fall tree care. Investing some planning, time, and effort in your fall tree care can ensure your trees [...]
Jul
Seven Things You Need To Know About Compost And Trees
Compost, a mixture of decayed organic materials such as plant waste, manure, and food waste, is an often overlooked but highly valuable resource to be used to grow plants and trees of all types. It’s easy to almost reflexively assume exotic, laboratory-designed, and created chemical mixes are “the way to [...]
Jul