Merry Christmas From Hansen’s Tree Service!
Hansen’s Tree Service would like to give a happy holiday greeting and remind homeowners that adequately maintained trees could provide much-needed beauty and ongoing health benefits. Our certified arborists are here for all your tree care needs this time of year!
Dec
Rethink DIY Tree Care!
Do you have trees in your yard? If so, it’s important to make sure they’re correctly cared for. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you must do all this work yourself! While DIY tree care can seem like a great way to save time and money, there [...]
Dec
Stop Pests Early With Winter Prevention
Winter isn’t the time of year that we think of pest control. After all, they’re all dormant, right? When protecting your trees from overwintering pests, you have several options. The best line of defense is being proactive.
Dec
What’s Wrong With My Trees? Pine Wilt Disease
Pine Wilt Is A Devastating Disease Of Pines Pine wilt disease, or pinewood nematode, is a devastating disease spread by sawyer beetles that affect Scots, Austrian, and other non-native pines. When the beetle feeds on the pines, the nematodes feed and multiply in the resin canals. When this happens, the [...]
Dec
What On Earth? How Do Trees Survive The Winter?
Unlike the birds that travel to warmer climes in the winter, trees cannot uproot themselves to do the same. So how do they survive in the winter, especially without their leaves? The short answer is that trees have evolved strategies for withstanding the winter cold over the millennia. Let’s explore!
Dec