If there is one thing we talk about a lot in St. Louis, besides where we went to high school, it’s the weather. Every spring and fall we know that if we don’t like the weather we can just wait a day or two, or, let’s be honest, an hour or two, and it will change. …
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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.…
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You may have read about this recently in the St. Louis Business Journal, or seen the news on our Facebook page, but we wanted to share the news with those who don’t follow either of those platforms. We’ve recently moved into our new headquarters and have added 1,500 square feet of space. We are now located…
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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…
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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…
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There are many reasons to love the sophisticated downtown core of St. Louis, including its incredible Forest Park, which is home to Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Science Center and the Saint Louis Zoo. This bustling metropolis also features many five star restaurants, upscale shopping centers, and botanical gardens. This “home…
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Trees not only are aesthetically pleasing fixtures for your backyard, but they also add substance and aura to a property, making it look comfortable for residents and visitors alike. If you bark up the wrong tree, so to speak, by improperly maintaining your tree, you might not only lose the appeal but also decrease the…
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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…
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While the holidays promote thankfulness and merriment, bad weather conditions that accompany the festive season are far from welcoming for your trees as they bear the brunt of winter. During the fall, trees start adjusting to temperature changes, with their metabolism slowing down and reduced transpiration signaling their dormancy. The lack of warmth and light…
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When taken care of properly, trees make for a happier atmosphere and make St. Louis a more attractive place to live. But sometimes trees can become a hazard. Failure to deal with these issues soon enough could be detrimental both to its health and yours. Not all problems are easy to spot, but with a…
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