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Amanda D. Raymond

Amanda Raymond, marketing specialist, has been on the Carolina Tree Care team since May of 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and psychology and four years of content writing and editing experience. Amanda loves the opportunity to share helpful tips and insights about trees to the local community. She’s always been a writer, so she enjoys using her skills to write things like blog posts, social media posts and online advertisements. On a typical weekend, you’ll find Amanda reading, binge-watching a show on Netflix, or practicing violin. Learn more about Amanda here. And don’t forget to subscribe to our blog to stay up-to-date on Amanda’s latest posts! Ready to work with Carolina Tree Care? Request a consultation today to find solutions for all of your tree issues!

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Be Topping Your Crape Myrtle

Posted on: February 02, 2022

Your crape myrtle is the crown jewel of your landscape in Concord, NC. Its white, pink, or purple blooms are a sight to behold in the spring. But over the years, your precious crape myrtle has grown a bit big for its space. It may be time for some pruning.

Topping, one of a few ways you can prune crape myrtles, is generally frowned upon in the tree care industry. In fact, topping is often called crape murder! (Cue the dramatic music.)

Why is topping so bad for crape myrtles? We're giving you the top three reasons in this post!

If You're Worried About Tree Failure, Schedule This Service

Posted on: January 27, 2022

A tree risk assessment can provide insight into the condition of your tree

Recent winter storms may have you more concerned about your trees than usual. Did the last storm weaken your trees? Are your trees stable enough to withstand the next one?

A tree risk assessment can give you some clarity.

Winter is a great time to inspect and evaluate your trees for risk. Read on to learn more about the value of tree risk assessments.

Elm Leaf Beetle: An Incoming Spring Tree Pest

Posted on: January 20, 2022

During the fall, and maybe a few times this winter, you may have seen small, dark green beetles in your home. If what you saw were elm leaf beetles, you may see the same bugs in your trees this spring.

It isn't too early to schedule a spring plant health care treatment to control elm leaf beetles!

Yes, You Should Be Pruning Your Trees

Posted on: January 12, 2022

Schedule regular pruning for your young to medium-aged trees in Charlotte, NC

Did you know that a tree with codominant trunks or branches is often much weaker structurally than one with a dominant central trunk and good branch architecture? And a tree with a poor structure is usually the first to fail during storms.

An important part of ensuring your tree remains structurally sound as it grows into maturity is regular structural pruning. And winter is one of the best times to do it.

The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021

Posted on: December 21, 2021

Have you been enjoying our blog posts as much as we've enjoyed writing them? We sure hope so! Our weekly posts will start up again in the new year, but until then, why not catch up on the blog posts you missed this year?

Browse through this roundup of the most popular blogs we published in 2021!

Fraser Firs: An NC Christmas Tree Favorite

Posted on: December 15, 2021

If you love picking up a live Christmas tree to decorate your Concord, NC home for the holiday season, Fraser firs will be among your many options. Many Christmas tree farms and lots have them pre-cut and delivered from the mountains.

According to the Christmas Tree Association, 94% of all the trees grown in the state as Christmas trees are Fraser firs. Why are Fraser firs such a popular choice? Let's break it down.

5 Evergreens You Should Plant for More Privacy

Posted on: December 10, 2021

It's hard to completely relax in your yard if you're afraid the neighbors might be peeking in on you. Fortunately, there are plenty of evergreen trees and shrubs that can obscure the view into your Charlotte, NC property year-round!

We've put together a list of five evergreen trees and shrubs you can add to your property if you want to increase privacy and reduce noise pollution, too.

Get to Know Collin Kaval, Arborist Representative

Posted on: December 03, 2021

Carolina Tree Care has a new arborist representative covering the Concord, NC area — Collin Kaval!

Uh-Oh, Your Evergreen is Losing its Needles. Should You Be Worried?

Posted on: November 18, 2021

As you're raking up the red and golden colored leaves that have fallen from your deciduous trees, you may notice some brown needles from your evergreens on the ground as well. After a closer inspection, you may see some foliage browning toward the interior of your evergreens.

But evergreens are supposed to stay green all year, right? Is that browning and shedding a sign of a sick tree, or is it normal?

Keep reading to find out!

Are You Signed Up for ArborWISE Yet?

Posted on: November 08, 2021

Join Carolina Tree Care's proactive plant health care program

You know the trees and shrubs on your property are an investment worth protecting because they add value and beauty to your property. You also know that those same trees could become a liability if pests or soil issues weakened their structural integrity.

You don't have to take a "wait and see" approach when it comes to the health of your trees and shrubs. And you don't have to become an expert in plant health care, either.

Just partner with one.

Carolina Tree Care's ArborWISE program is here to make your life a whole lot easier and your trees and shrubs a whole lot healthier.