Keeping trees alive may seem like an easy task. Water, sun, and good soil are the three main ingredients to growing and keeping one alive. However, we know that there are so many ways for a tree to die. At Jackson Tree Service, dealing with split, dead, or broken trees is a daily occurrence. With…
You change your oil regularly at 3,000-5,000 thousand miles. You change your furnace and air filter every six months. You put new batteries in your smoke detectors each time change. You have your teeth cleaned and checked every six months. You keep up on maintenance just like any good homeowner should, but do you ever…
After heavy snowfall or a blizzard, you won’t be alone when it comes to feeling the stress brought on by this severe weather. Your tree suffers from these extreme winter conditions and, in some cases, it leaves your tree’s branches bent over. This stress placed on your tree can have damaging or fatal effects, leaving…
It is never too soon to prepare the trees on your property for the rigors of winter. Though trees do their own transition as leaves change color and fall amidst cooler conditions, it is crucial to their survival that you lend a helping hand. Winters in St. Louis can be dreary and daunting, so these…
We all get excited for summer to start but, are also relieved when it finally begins to cool down to a bearable temperature. With school starting, football on Friday nights, and pumpkin spice lattes, we are all ready for fall. There are a few things you need to know about your trees before it begins.…
If you love your trees, you will do anything that’s necessary to take good care of them. However, some of the things you think you’re doing to protect them or make them look better are actually doing the opposite. Some of these mistakes aren’t evident right away, and you might only notice the results when…
For over 50 years, Jackson Tree Service has been committed to providing high-quality work and excellent customer service. We appreciate our repeat clients and every referral that we receive. At certain times of the year, we may ask you to wait for a short time before we can schedule your service. Be assured that we…
If someone mentions the term “deadwood,” you might think of that TV show about crime and corruption in 1800s Deadwood, South Dakota. But if you hear us talking about it, you can bet we’re not talking about our weekend plans for binge watching. Let’s talk about deadwood, and why it’s so important to have it…
After slumbering through snowstorms, rain showers and all other elements Mother Nature brought during wintertime; trees wake up once springtime kicks into full gear. It’s not an instant awakening. It’s more like when you try getting up for work and try to convince yourself to stay in bed five more minutes before eventually getting up.…
Like in other places, St. Louis has its fair share of tree issues, either caused by fluctuating weather, pests or diseases. Here a few common tree issues you will find in St. Louis. Gall Wasps Wasps can prove to be a major pest for trees. Some chemicals that they produce can interfere with consistent tree…