For decades, the iconic Clarence T. Jones Observatory in Chattanooga has served as a gateway to the stars for students, astronomy enthusiasts, and the local community. But for nearly 20 years, overgrown trees have blocked critical views and telescope access to the north and west skies. The Lumberjacks Tree Service team is proud to […]
Beware the Bradford Pear: Why It’s Bad for Your Property
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With spring just around the corner, the questions about Bradford pear trees have started to roll in. The bottom line: These are some of the worst trees you can have on your property. Let’s break it down: So, what’s the alternative? From Eastern redbuds to flowering dogwoods, there are plenty of beautiful, native flowering trees that won’t cause you headaches down the road. Want to have your trees inspected? Give us a call for a free, certified Tree Risk Assessment with one of our arborists. They’ll assess any of your trees for damage, pests, bacteria, and more to provide you with a detailed report regarding the health, safety, and liability concerns of your trees.
We want to take a moment to share an important update with our customers, partners, and community. Late on the night of December 16, 2025, a fire occurred at our E. Main Street location in Chattanooga. While this has been a heartbreaking loss for our business, we are incredibly grateful that no one was […]
Towering, graceful, and vital to our forest ecosystems, Hemlocks are among the most beloved evergreens in North America. Yet across the eastern U.S., these giants are dying at alarming rates — and the cause is both visible and invisible. What’s Killing the Hemlocks? The primary culprit is the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, or HWA — […]
How a Broke Teen with a Beat-Up Truck Built Chattanooga’s Most Trusted Tree Service Crew Meet Tyler Schievelhud, Owner of Lumberjacks Tree Service When you think of a tree service in Chattanooga, you might picture roaring chainsaws and towering pines. What you probably don’t picture is a 17-year-old high school dropout in a gold Mazda […]
We hear it all the time: “Why is tree work so expensive?” Maybe you just need one tree taken down and were surprised when the quote seemed to rival the cost of a vacation—or a small electronics haul. It’s a fair question, and we’re here to shed some light on where that cost really comes […]
Tree pruning is an essential part of tree care that enhances health, safety, and aesthetics. But not all pruning is the same—doing it correctly, at the right time, and following industry standards is crucial to maintaining tree vitality. Tree Pruning to ANSI Standards ensures that the process follows best practices for tree health and safety, […]
Why Do Some Trees Keep Their Dead Leaves in Winter? Have you ever noticed certain trees hanging onto their brown, dead leaves long after other trees have shed theirs? This unusual phenomenon is called marcescence, and it’s when trees hold onto their dead leaves through the winter instead of dropping them in the fall. It’s […]
When most people think about tree care, their minds naturally gravitate toward warmer months when trees are lush and full of life. However, winter is actually one of the best times of the year for tree services. Whether it’s pruning, removing dead or hazardous trees, or clearing land, winter offers several unique advantages for both […]