The Brown's Arbor Care Blog
Tree care tips, seasonal advice, and notes from the field.
Your Tree’s Root Zone Is Bigger Than You Think
Most tree problems start underground. Learn how large a tree’s root zone really is and why protecting it matters.
Continue reading →Hiring a Tree Service and Red Flags to Watch For
Common warning signs homeowners should watch for when hiring a tree service, from unsafe practices to misleading estimates.
Continue reading →How We Price a Job and Why Two Quotes Can Vary by Thousands
An arborist breaks down how tree work pricing really works and why two estimates for the same job can be dramatically different.
Continue reading →What Happens in the First 30 Seconds of a Tree Removal
A working arborist explains the critical decisions made in the first moments of a professional tree removal and why they matter.
Continue reading →Please Save Your Cardboard for Us
Clean cardboard is one of the simplest tools for weed control and soil improvement.
Continue reading →Can You Make a Tree Smaller?
Got a tree that's outgrown its space? Learn how to reduce tree size safely, what it costs, and why topping is the wrong move for your trees.
Continue reading →What Your Trees Are Worth to Homebuyers
A healthy oak in your front yard can add $10,000 to your home's sale price. But not all trees help. Some species and conditions actually hurt value.
Continue reading →When Tree Wound Sealers Actually Make Sense
Lac Balsam, also known as artificial bark, is a tree wound treatment that has been developed and patented by horticulturists in Europe.
Continue reading →Panther Creek Forest Farm Durham County
Panther Creek Forest Farm is restoring 28 acres of clear-cut timberland near Falls Lake in east Durham County back into a thriving native forest.
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