Defending Your Trees: A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying and Treating Scale Infestations

Discovering pests on your trees can be disheartening, but according to arborists nationwide, scale infestations are among the most prevalent challenges faced by tree owners. In this post, Jackson Tree Service will delve into the intricacies of scale infestations, highlighting the key differences between armored and soft scale, identifying susceptible trees in your area, and…

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How to Clean Up Your Yard and Trees After a Storm

Whenever a storm hits, your trees and yard are always first in line to take a beating. The heavy rains and high wind gusts that accompany thunderstorms can leave a mess that requires lots of evaluation and patience to clean up. It is essential to take precaution when dealing with the aftermath so your yard…

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Unraveling the Connection Between Melting Snow and Uprooting Trees

Snowfall brings with it a serene beauty that transforms landscapes into winter wonderlands. However, behind this picturesque scene lies a complex relationship between melting snow and the uprooting of trees. While melting snow itself isn’t the primary culprit, it sets the stage for a chain of events that can lead to the toppling of majestic…

Transforming Trees to Thrive: A Remarkable Journey of Renewal

A Remarkable Journey of Renewing a Tree in St. Louis Welcome to our blog post, where we are excited to share the remarkable results of our tree treatment journey. At Jackson Tree Service, we are passionate about nurturing and transforming trees to reach their full potential. Join us as we take you on an extraordinary…

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The Battle Against Anthracnose: Protecting Your Sycamore Trees in St. Louis

A Guide to Protecting Your Sycamore Trees From Anthracnose Sycamore trees are highly valued for their rapid growth and majestic beauty; this makes them a prized addition to any landscape. However, the threat of anthracnose, a common fungal disease, looms over these magnificent trees. If you have concerns about your sycamore tree’s health, our certified…

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Why Is Your Tree Dying?

Tree Troubles? Is your tree starting to die? There are several potential culprits that could be affecting your tree in the St. Louis area. In this article, we will cover common threats to trees in urban landscapes. Oak Gall Wasp In recent times, the number one tree killer in the Maryland Heights area is the…

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The Benefits of Deadwooding for Tree Health and Safety

The Importance of Deadwooding for Healthy and Safe Trees Deadwooding plays a crucial role in ensuring the vitality, safety, and visual appeal of your trees. At Jackson Tree Service, we understand the significance of this process. In this post, we’ll delve into the numerous benefits of deadwooding and how it positively impacts tree health. If…

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Common Leaf Chewing Pests In St. Louis

Here at Jackson Tree Service, we primarily remove and treat large trees in St. Louis. However, we can also treat smaller trees and shrubs on your property. Large trees are usually treated with an injection into the trunk of the tree while smaller trees and shrubs are treated with a foliar spray treatment. Foliar spray…

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Diplodia Tip Blight Symptoms & Treatment

Diplodia tip blight is a fungal disease common in stressed pine trees, particularly pines with needles in bunches of 2. In a forest environment, this disease is not common. In urban environments, trees are more susceptible due to multiple causes of stress. Tip blight can kill all current year shoots, and multiple years of infection…

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Plant Health Care Cost Analysis

What Is Plant Health Care? Plant health care (PHC) is a proactive approach to maintaining the health of the trees, shrubs, and other plants located throughout your St. Louis landscape. PHC is a combination of cultural practices, pest and disease management, and nutrient management to promote the overall health and vigor of the plants. We…