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…
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…
It’s right in our name: Tree Service. But at Jackson Tree Service, we strive to be much more than a provider of residential and commercial tree services. Don’t get us wrong; we are great at what we do, and for over 50 years our customers have told us time and again that the quality of…
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…
As most people know, trees are vital to our survival. They provide oxygen by taking in harmful gases and releasing them as oxygen. Trees create a wonderful environment, but let us not forget that they are also beautifully scenic and provide shade on the warmest days of the year. Because trees do so much for…
While a tree needs mulch to survive, given the protection and nutrients it provides, too much of it can be a hazard to its health. Knowing how to apply mulch properly helps a tree grow naturally, keeps out weeds, prevents soil compaction, and helps it weather extreme conditions as best as possible. Here’s how to…
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…
Sweet gum trees are so beautiful…until you want to walk barefoot through your lawn. The American sweet gum is a popular tree in the St. Louis area. Every subdivision from Florissant to Kirkwood to Maryland Heights has several of them. While the trees were popular for builders and municipalities to plant due to their medium to…