What’s Wrong With My Trees? Foliar Diseases On Conifers

Common Foliar Fungal Diseases On Conifers Foliar diseases on landscape conifers, such as pine and spruce, are most often caused by a fungus. The most common foliar fungal diseases on conifers are: Rhizosphaera needlecast of Colorado blue spruce Phomopsis and Kabatina blight of juniper Needle blights of pine (Diplodia, Dothistroma, [...]

Now Is The Time To Plant Your Trees & Shrubs!

Planting new trees and shrubs in your landscaping. Now is the time to do it! Planting in the fall provides your plants with a host of benefits that will give them a strong start. Up Next: The Best Trees To Plant For Fall Color In The Midwest Here’s when and [...]

5 Tips For Planting Privacy Hedges

If you want more privacy on your property, now is the time to plant a privacy hedge. Privacy hedges are a great way to prevent prying eyes and beautify your property. It also has the benefits of creating a sound barrier to reduce road noise and acting as a windbreak. [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Hypoxylon Canker

Hypoxylon Canker Is A Fungus Hypoxylon canker is a disease caused by the fungus Entoleuca (Hypoxylon) mammatum. It enters a tree through wounds on branches or trunk and grows in the sapwood. Here, it will kill conductive tissue. When infected, trees can see rapid decline and can die in one [...]

Hansen’s Essential Summer Tree Care Checklist

Welcome, summer! If you haven’t already been thinking about your trees and their summer health, it’s time to start. Tree maintenance is your responsibility as a property owner to keep your property safe and your trees healthy. Up Next: Tips For Protecting Your Trees In The Summer Heat For healthy [...]