Field Notes
5 Signs Your Tree Actually Needs To Come Down
Most trees can be saved. Here's how David tells the difference between a hazard and a healthy giant — fungus at the base, hollow trunks, lean changes after storms, and more.
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Tree Care
Field Notes.
30+ years of climbing, cutting, and caring for North Carolina trees — distilled into honest, practical articles you can actually use.
Field Notes
Hurricane Prep For NC Homeowners
Before the next storm hits the Triangle, walk your yard with this checklist. Limbs over the roof, splits in the canopy, and the trees you should call about now — not after.
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Field Notes
What 'ANSI A300 Pruning' Actually Means
The pruning standard real arborists follow — and why bad cuts shorten a tree's life. A plain-English breakdown of the rules we use on every job.
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Field Notes
Seasoned vs. Green Firewood: A Buyer's Guide
Smoky fireplace? It's the wood, not the chimney. How to tell seasoned firewood from green, what species burn best in NC, and what to ask before you buy a cord.
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