What’s Wrong With My Trees?

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Salt Damage

Salt Damage In Trees Is Common In The Winter Salt damage to trees and shrubs in the winter is a common complaint among home and business owners in the winter. De-icing salts used extensively next to plants can damage or even kill them. Salt can reduce the vitality of trees [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Sun Scald

Sun Scald Is A Change In The Tree Bark’s Temperature Also known as southwest injury, sun scald happens when there is a change in the tree bark’s temperature. Injury occurs when cold temperatures occur at night and when the sun rises in the morning, warming the southwest side of the [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Overwintering Pests

A Variety Of Pests Overwinter In Trees Overwintering pests include many scale insects (found mostly on oaks, maples and pines) and spider mites. They make their homes inside trees for the winter before emerging in the spring to feed. This can cause damage to your trees if left untreated for [...]

4 More Dos’ & Don’ts Of Fall Tree Care

At Hansen’s Tree Service, it’s no secret that tree care is our passion. Our mission is to educate and help you care for your trees throughout the year. Up Next: Tree Services To Consider This Fall Previously, we discuss five dos’ and don’ts of fall tree care. This year, we [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Rot Diseases

Rots Can Affect Multiple Parts Of The Tree Rots are a series of diseases that can affect the root, stem, crown, and collar of a tree. They can be caused by fungi, bacteria, and soil-borne nematodes. Common rots include Rhizoctonia and Phytopthora. These fungi prefer drier and wetter soils, respectively, [...]