In the Triangle, we don't usually worry about feet of snow; we worry about millimeters of ice. When "glaze" ice coats our canopy, it doesn't just make the roads slick—it turns your trees into ticking time bombs. At Blackhawk Tree Inc., we see a recurring...
Every February, a crime wave sweeps across Raleigh and Cary. You see it in parking lots, HOA entrances, and suburban backyards: beautiful Crepe Myrtles chopped down to ugly, knobby stumps. This practice, known as "Crepe Murder," is not pruning. It is...
If you’ve driven through North Raleigh, Cary, or Durham recently, you’ve likely seen them: rows of Leyland Cypresses with large, brittle brown patches. At Blackhawk Tree Inc., we are increasingly called out not to prune Leylands, but to remove them. Why the...
One of the best parts of spring is getting back into our gardens! It’s a great time to add new plants, shrubs, and trees to our outdoor living spaces. Whether you’ve selected pines, maples, oaks, cypress, or bountiful fruit trees, there are a few...
Cultivating Your Own Orchard in the Triangle North Carolina’s climate—characterized by humid summers and moderate winters (Zones 7b–8a)—offers a unique opportunity for home orchards. While our weather supports a diverse range of fruit, it also invites...
After a long cold winter, your yard will be in need of some maintenance and care. Your shrubbery and trees have been longing for brighter and warmer days so that they can grow and thrive. Spring is an ideal time to clean up and improve our gardens for our...
Fresh mulch is like the icing on the cake when it comes to landscaping your yard. After all the trimming, pruning, mowing, and planting, new mulch is the final piece that brings everything together. What many homeowners do not know is that mulch can actually...
You can probably recognize the logos for your favorite brands with just a quick glance. While most people can easily identify popular apps like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with no problem at all, the majority of homeowners can’t even identify most of...
For over 40 years, Blackhawk Professional Tree Care & Removal has proudly served as one of the top fully-licensed arborists for Raleigh and the Research Triangle area, including Apex, Morrisville, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and Holly Springs. From tree pruning...