Chlorosis is a major cause of tree decline in the St. Louis area. Our plant health care specialists explain the 5 things to know about chlorosis – including spotting, treating, and preventing the unsightly disease.
Tree Troubles in the St. Louis area? 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…
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…
What Happens To Trees In The Spring? Spring is a time of new beginnings, and for trees, it is a time of renewal and growth. After a long period of dormancy during the winter months, trees burst back to life in the spring, producing new leaves, flowers, and seeds. One of the most noticeable changes…
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.…
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…
After putting so much care into your yard and trees all summer, it’s important to take the necessary steps in order to prepare your space for the winter months. Taking proper care of your yard in preparation for winter can seem overwhelming, but Jackson Tree Service is here to help.
Japanese Beetles can be a nuisance to almost any plant in your yard. In this post, we explain signs for spotting Japanese Beetles and methods for getting rid of them.
Oak galls are a widespread problem in the St. Louis area. Not only an eyesore, they are also dangerous to the health of your trees. Click to read more about oak galls, and how you should deal with them.
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…