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Saving trees is the job, too
A big oak or longleaf pine took decades to grow. Before anything comes down, Richard looks at what's wrong and what it would take to keep it healthy and safe.
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40+ years reading Sandhills trees · 4.7 ★ on Google · Fully insured
What we offer
Care that keeps trees standing
Tree health check
Richard walks your property, looks at each tree you're worried about, and explains what he sees in plain terms: what's normal, what's a problem, and your options.
Cabling & bracing
Steel cables and rods support split-prone trunks and heavy limbs, so a valuable tree can stay without becoming a hazard. Systems should be checked every few years.
Disease & insects
Identifying what's attacking a tree, from bark beetles in stressed pines to leaf and root problems, and treating it or containing it before it spreads. Richard holds the licenses this work requires.
Fertilization
Our sandy Sandhills soil drains fast and holds few nutrients. Targeted feeding helps stressed or newly disturbed trees recover from the roots up.
Ongoing monitoring
Regular check-ins on trees near your home, so problems are caught early and work is planned before storm season.
Not sure what you need?
Ask for a free estimate, or book a health check for a full assessment. Either way you'll get an honest answer, even if it's "leave it alone."
Warning signs
When to call us for a look
- Pine needles turning brown or red from the top down
- Small holes or sap spots on the bark
- Mushrooms or soft wood at the base
- A crack running down from a fork in the trunk
- Thin leaves, early leaf drop, or dead branches high in the crown
- Recent construction, grading or trenching near the roots
★★★★★
“He is very knowledgeable and taught me how to take care of some bushes that I didn’t know what they were… My property looks amazing after their help!”
Elizabeth Markey
Tree health questions
Can my tree be saved?
Often, if the problem is caught early. Richard will tell you honestly whether care is worth it or whether removal is the safer choice.
Does a health check cost anything?
Yes. A tree health check is a full assessment, so it's a paid service. Estimates for removal, trimming and other work are always free.
Is cabling permanent?
Cables and rods stay in the tree, but they need to be checked every few years and adjusted as the tree grows.
My pine has brown needles. Is it dying?
Not always. Pines shed older inner needles every fall. Browning from the top down, or a whole tree changing color quickly, is more serious. Text a photo and we'll tell you.
Worried about a tree?
Text a photo or book a visit. Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, Whispering Pines, Seven Lakes, Vass, Cameron and all of Moore County.