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Avatar for Brinker Tree and Land Service
Brinker Tree and Land Service
4.9(
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason and his crew worked efficiently and quickly to take down our 50 + foot tree. They cleaned up and barely knew they had been here. We are having them come back to trim out a few other trees on the property. Great to work with, we would definitely recommend them for your project!!"
Soundview Farm
Beau Rivage golf course
Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove

+5

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Forest Outdoor Living, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Forest Outdoor Living LLC is your industry expert in Wilmington and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will ensure that we will treat your home, as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monkey Junction Tree Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Samuel and Alberto. I had them check some bushes on both of the Lansdowne entrances signs that developed mold, and they handled everything professionally from start to finish. The bushes were large (around 8 ft) with big stumps, and they removed them carefully and efficiently. Fair pricing and helped with the cracked left the edge on the neighborhood sign. Highly recommend."
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+54

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Garden of Eva did a great job transforming my yard to a much nicer looking area. The guys who were here, Scottie, etc were very friendly and answered all my questions. The only thing I would suggest is perhaps a handout with instructions on what and how to water and how often.. Good service over all and especially letting me pay in installment plan. Thannks."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
129 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Universal Green Garden Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
44
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Complete overhaul of my yard. Cleaning up, sod install, irrigation system, creating plant beds, and mulching. Brought the most beautiful top soil Iâ ve ever seen! All done in a timely efficient manner. Thank you Fernando."
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Our Work

+16

Response time7 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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McFarland Land Clearing
5.0(
5
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did awesome job, easy to work with. They are family ran, work was done in a timely manner. I had trees removed and stumps grinder, was completely satisfied would hire again."
Tree removal
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Yes, you can hire professionals to move a tree. Arborists and tree transplanting companies specialize in this type of work and use equipment like hydraulic tree spades to safely extract and relocate trees with their root balls intact. Since tree moving is a complex process, especially for larger trees, it’s best left to experts who understand how to protect the tree’s health and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

The Northwest, NC homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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