Jeff Hansen of Hansen’s Tree Service Participates in Fall Gardening Workshop

September 29, 2007: REEDS SPRING, Mo. — Jeff Hansen of Hansen’s Tree Service will participate in the Master Gardener’s Fall Gardening Workshop on Oct. 6. Hansen has extensive experience in tree care, having grown his company from a side job into the most accredited tree care company in Missouri.

The workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the community room at Kimberling Area Library, located at 45 Kimberling Blvd. Hansen will present on “Selection and Care of Trees in Your Landscape” at 11:30 a.m.

“At Hansen’s, we’re committed to continuing education and professional certification programs to provide the best service to our customers,” Jeff Hansen, President of Hansen’s Tree Service, said. “We want to share our knowledge with others to ensure the safety and beauty of the trees in our community.”

Hansen’s places a large emphasis on professional certification programs, and is the only tree care company in the State of Missouri to be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Hansen’s employs arborists who are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), which ensures that its arborists - and in turn, customers - understand how to maintain healthy trees and lawns.

The event cost is $15 and includes lunch. In addition to Hansen, several other experts will speak on topics including “Colorful Plants to Extend the Season” and “Lighting in the Garden.” For more information, call 417-357-6812.

Hansen’s Tree Service was founded by Jeff Hansen in 1988. The company performs residential and commercial tree services, including diagnosis, treatment, pruning, tree removal and stump removal. In addition to 100% green waste recycling, Hansen’s stands out because of its dedication to professional certification programs and staff development. Hansen’s is the first and only tree care company in Missouri to be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and employs ISA certified arborists. For more information, visit www.hansenstree.com or call 417.337.LIMB (5462).

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