Tree Of The Month: The Northern Red Oak
There’s no question that oak trees are a common sight in the St. Louis area and throughout the eastern United States. There are, however, approximately 600 species of oak trees worldwide, with 90 native to the United States. Considering all the species of oak trees growing in the U.S., homeowners [...]
Apr
Think Green; Recycle Green Waste
The U.S. produces approximately 300 million tons of solid waste annually, with nearly 100 million tons recycled (70 million tons) or composted (25 million). Of this waste, more than 12 percent is composed of green waste, such as lawn clippings, leaves, dead trees, and branches. Finally, 8 percent of the approximately [...]
Apr
Welcome John Harvey!
The entire Hansen’s Tree Service team invites you to welcome John Harvey, our new Plant Health Care Manager. John joined us in mid-March and brings more than 35 years of experience in plant health care with him. In the Plant Health Care Manager role, John will oversee all areas of [...]
Apr
Hail Storm Recovery: Vital Care for Damaged Trees
Hail creates extensive wounding of bark tissues and required higher levels of reserved energy to heal. In the wake of a hail storm, trees will need a fertilizer boost. Particularly our evergreen friends, who can’t bounce back as easily as their deciduous counterparts. Fertilize for Faster Recovery Affected trees are [...]
Shrubs You Should Consider For Your Landscaping
If you’re considering updating your landscaping or creating new landscaping, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices – especially when it comes to shrubs. That’s understandable, as the variety of shrub species that grow well in the soil and with the weather conditions of the Midwest while adding [...]
Apr