The Brown's Arbor Care Blog
Tree care tips, seasonal advice, and notes from the field.
How Trees Cool Your Neighborhood With Real Temperature Data
Tree canopy can lower neighborhood temperatures by several degrees. Here’s what real temperature data shows and why placement matters.
Continue reading →Preparing Your Trees for Hurricane Season
Proper pruning and inspections before hurricane season can reduce failures and prevent costly damage. Here’s what homeowners should do early.
Continue reading →Leaf Hauling in Chapel Hill, Durham and the Triangle
Chapel Hill ended curbside leaf collection. Raleigh ends it this fall.
Continue reading →What Is a Dead Hedge and Why Should North Carolina Homeowners Build One?
A dead hedge turns tree prunings into a wall of wildlife habitat.
Continue reading →How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in North Carolina in 2026
How much does tree removal cost in North Carolina? Most jobs run $150–$2,000, averaging about $700: a 2026 breakdown of what drives your quote.
Continue reading →Why Healthy Trees Drop Limbs on Calm Summer Days
A limb falls with no warning on a calm afternoon. No storm, no wind, no visible defect.
Continue reading →April Is Your Last Call to Plant a Tree This Spring
The window is closing. Here is what you need to know before the heat arrives and what to do if you miss it.
Continue reading →The First Five Years of a Young Tree Matter Most
The care a tree receives in its first five years determines its structure, health, and lifespan. Here’s what homeowners should get right early.
Continue reading →The Tools That Changed Tree Work Forever
A look at the tools and techniques that reshaped modern arboriculture and made tree work safer, faster, and more precise.
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