Oh, Snap! Protecting Young Trees From Cold Snaps

The days in St. Louis may have been unseasonably warm, but nights have shown to be getting progressively colder. When cold snaps happen, they can damage young, susceptible trees. Up Next: Fall Mulch Application: Get A Head Start On Winter Protecting young trees from cold snaps will prevent damage that [...]

What Are Girdling Roots & Are They Bad For Your Trees?

Twisting, turning, gnarled roots. While they are visually interesting to the untrained eye, tree roots that become compressed, or “girdled”, can cause stress to trees. Like wearing a belt that is too tight, girdling roots choke the tree, causing damage if left untreated, Up Next: Is Too Much Rain Bad [...]

What Is Wrong With My Tree? Basal Tree Rot

What Is Basal Tree Rot? Decay in trees is often a hidden problem that takes place inside the trunk or roots and may be difficult to see.  Many homeowners see a tree with a full canopy of green leaves and assume the tree is “healthy”.  A tree can have large [...]

Spring Is The Season For Hansen’s Organic Mulch

We love mulch. It is a fantastic resource for keeping your plants and trees healthy all year round. Hansen’s Tree Service specializes in organic mulches, created in-house from green waste generated on jobs. Up Next: 7 Tips For Preparing Your Potted Plants For Spring Spring is the season for mulch, [...]

When Should I Un-Wrap My Trees After Winter?

Spring is upon us, and that means preparing your trees for warmer weather if you haven’t already. Preparing your trees for spring and helping them recover from the stresses in winter goes a long way in promoting their overall health and wellness. Up Next: 5 Tips For Helping Your Trees [...]