Whether you were walking through the woods one day or watching a cartoon, chances are you have seen a hollow tree. These trees are almost always portrayed as scary – and there is a very good reason for that. Hollow trees may add a special effect to any movie scene but one in real life in your…
There are many reasons why individuals consider cutting down trees. These reasons often involve clearing the way for land or road construction, clearing obstructed views from homes, removing a particular species from the property, and more. However, regardless of the motive, it is imperative that individuals avoid cutting down trees on their own. Non-professionals are…
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…
People often turn to tree services once a tree looks like it needs to be removed, trimmed properly, or sick due to a disease. When you realize how rigorous a job tree removal or pruning is, in addition to the heavy machinery and heights involved, hiring a tree service becomes essential. When engaging Jackson Tree…
There are a number of reasons that you might need to remove a tree. Perhaps it has died and is in danger of falling on your home or area power lines. Sometimes a tree has gotten too big, and despite your efforts to prune it, the only solution is to remove the whole thing. If…
Cutting down a tree from your property can be an emotional event for some people, especially if the tree was very old or had sentimental value to the family. But sometimes it’s necessary to remove trees that are damaged or unhealthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to repurpose the tree and give…
We all know that storms in St. Louis can be extreme, and sometimes even devastating. And as if the elements alone weren’t enough to contend with, we also have all the trees to worry about, because high winds and bad storms have been known to knock over their share of timber in the city. But…
In January, we took down what we believe may have been the oldest living American Linden or American Basswood tree (Tilia Americana) in Maryland Heights. This tree’s size and magnitude honestly took our crew’s breath away. This beautiful Linden definitely made its presence known by towering over the yard, the homes, and the subdivision. Our…