Winter weather can be tough on trees. The combination of wind and cold can be especially dangerous for trees in Missouri. High winds can be a major problem. When the wind blows, it can cause tree branches to sway, which can lead to breakage. If a tree’s branches...
Winter is upon us and with the change in weather comes some new challenges for your trees and shrubs. One such challenge is rapidly dropping temperatures that can cause frost heave. Frost heave is a phenomenon that occurs when water in the soil freezes and expands,...
Why Stumps are Removed Whether a tree comes down in a natural way during a storm or due to disease or is taken down deliberately, it often leaves something behind: the stump. Hentges Tree Service offers tree stump removal as an add-on service when we remove your tree...
At Hentges Tree Service, we believe trees have a purpose even after we remove them. Rather than sending your tree to the landfill, you can repurpose, or upcycle the remains. It is true that not all trees can be reused. If a tree has been damaged by a disease or pest...
Trees need to be trimmed or even removed near power lines to prevent power outages caused by falling limbs, particularly as we prepare for winter weather. When trimming your trees near power lines, the most important thing to keep in mind is safety. This intricate...
Without extensive knowledge, there is a high probability that pruning your own trees will lead to more harm than good. Let’s dive into some of the expertise that the Hentges Tree Service arborists use when evaluating your tree pruning needs. How close to the...
