Plant Health Care

Hansen’s Ten Most Wanted List: The Top 10 Pests That Threaten the Health of Your Trees and Bushes

Life can be hard for trees and bushes in St. Louis and throughout Missouri. Bitter cold winter, snow and ice, blazing summer temperatures, long dry periods, windstorms and clay in soil are all ever-present challenges to your trees, bushes and landscaping. But they’re not the only threats. A wide variety [...]

What You Need to Know About Dutch Elm Disease

Dutch Elm Disease is a devastating fungal infection that has caused the loss of millions of elm trees across the U.S. Known for its ability to rapidly kill these majestic trees, Dutch Elm Disease poses a significant threat to urban and suburban landscapes. Given the severity of this disease and [...]

Friend or Foe? Identifying Beneficial Insects and Pests

Missouri’s rich ecosystem, filled with a variety of trees and plant life, is home to a wide range of insects, both beneficial and harmful. While many insects play a vital role in pollination, decomposition, and natural pest control, others can be destructive, damaging and too often, killing trees and other [...]

Best Shrubs for Extremely Shaded Settings in Missouri

If you live in an area featuring large stands of tall, mature trees, you may have to take extra care in selecting shrubs that will thrive in extremely shaded areas or areas with low levels of sunlight. Just because an area is shaded doesn’t mean it has to be barren [...]

How To Prepare Your Trees For Spring

As the cold, harsh winter months begin to fade, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your trees for the end of another harsh winter and the start of spring. Trees in Missouri, as in many other areas with distinct seasons, endure a period of dormancy during the winter. However, [...]