Have you noticed needles on your spruce tree turning brown and falling off? Your tree may have needle cast, a disease caused by the rhizosphaera kalkhoffii fungus. What Is Needle Cast Disease? Needle cast disease will cause old needles to turn brown and fall off, creating a thinned canopy that makes for an ugly tree.…
Customers often ask, what are safer trimming methods that can be used? In the following paragraphs, we will explain the differences between tree topping and crown reduction as well as their benefits and negative impacts they have. What is tree topping? Tree topping is the practice of cutting off the top of a tree’s trunk…
Are you noticing brown spots on the leaves or fruit of your apple or crabapple tree? If you are, it is likely apple scab which is a disease caused by a fungus called Venturia inaequalis. Apple scab will ruin the aesthetic value of the tree, and ruin any fruit it produces, the two best things…
As Jackson Tree Service knows, integrity, reputability, and references are vital to finding a good arborist to care for your trees and outdoor spaces.
Do you hate dealing with sweet gum tree balls? Call Jackson Tree Service for an easy solution to reduce the number of sweet gumballs on your ground!
Twenty-five years ago, growth regulators were a niche within a niche. They were utilized by large utility companies to keep trees out of power lines, but largely ignored by tree health professionals. Today, growth regulators are better understood, widely used, and benefitting trees in ways beyond growth regulation alone.
Spring Weather in St. Louis takes a toll on a number of different plants, one being evergreen trees. These plants can be severely affected by the season’s rainfall and winds, so it’s important to be prepared and informed.
Overwatering is as dangerous to tree health as underwatering. Know the signs so you can avoid overwatering your trees this summer.
Plant growth regulators limit vegetative top-growth of plants – but that’s not all. Growth regulators actually have a number of effects. Read the latest from our plant health care specialists.
You know your tree care company should have insurance, but what kind? Read our take on insurance in the tree care business.