The Brown's Arbor Care Blog
Tree care tips, seasonal advice, and notes from the field.
When Trees Cross Boundaries
When a fierce storm like Hurricane Fran hits North Carolina, fallen trees can lead to more than just physical damage: they can uproot complex legal…
Continue reading →Mebane, NC's Tree Canopy: Preserving and Expanding Our Green Infrastructure
How Mebane, NC's urban tree canopy manages stormwater and boosts livability, and why preserving and expanding it matters for the city's future.
Continue reading →Fortifying Your Trees
As the 2024 hurricane season looms, anticipation turns to anxiety for many living in the path of potential storms.
Continue reading →The Silent Killer Lurking at Every Street Corner: How Your Dog's Pee is Slowly Destroying Our Trees
Discover the hidden threat to urban trees: dog urine. Learn how your pet's daily habit is slowly killing city trees and what you can do to help save...
Continue reading →The Harmful Practice of Tree Topping: Understanding Its Consequences
Learn about the detrimental effects of tree topping and why it should be avoided.
Continue reading →The Art of Smothering Grass: A Cardboard Approach to Sustainable Landscaping Around Trees
Discover the eco-friendly method of using cardboard to kill grass around trees, promoting healthier tree growth and soil enrichment.
Continue reading →Pruning and Care: Techniques for Robust Trees in North Carolina
Strategies for tree care across North Carolina's varied climates, from the humid coastal plains to the cooler mountain regions.
Continue reading →Mauget Dinocide: A Glimmer of Hope in the Shadow of the Emerald Ash Borer
Discover how Mauget Dinocide, an innovative systemic insecticide, offers a beacon of hope against the destructive emerald ash borer in North…
Continue reading →Planting Trees in North Carolina: The Seasonal Debate
Spring or fall? We weigh both sides of the North Carolina tree-planting debate so you can pick the right season for healthy, well-established trees.
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