The Tree Nerds

01/14/2026

I was invited to speak to the Holden Beach Beautification Club today! I spoke about palm trees: Everything from Hurricane Pruning to Benevolent Neglect!

01/31/2025

The Tree Nerds can be found on Bluesky, if you're also that kind of nerd!

Certified Arborist, with a pesticide license and a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, in Wilmington, NC.

01/23/2025

The Tree Nerds was featured in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal! Check it out!

The Small Business Spotlight focuses on area businesses that have opened in the past three years in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Business: The Tree Nerds Year Opened: 2024 Owner: Dennis Baum   What’s your background? Baum: “I grew up in Northern California, gazing up at the beaut...

12/09/2024

“Enjoy The View”: Neighbor Gets The Perfect Revenge By Doing Absolutely Nothing
https://www.boredpanda.com/neighbor-demands-tree-cutting-petty-revenge/
Dennis Baum, Certified Arborist and owner of The Tree Nerds, was interviewed by Austeja Zokaite of boredpanda about a tricky tree situation.

This couple’s new neighbors, unfortunately, brought nothing but chaos with them the minute they moved in

11/07/2024

Sometimes one live oak tree doesn’t look as good as the other live oaks on your property or around the neighborhood. When I say “live oak” here in Wilmington, North Carolina, or anywhere in the surrounding Greater Cape Fear Region, I’m talking about Quercus virginiana, the southern live oak tree. If you have a live oak, or a few of them, with pale leaves, sparse leaves, or lots of deadwood, fertilization can be a great way to help your oak turn around and thrive!

Visit our website or give us a call to see if fertilization can help you!

04/06/2024

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04/06/2024

Disinfecting your pruning shears is an easy step you can take to preserve the health of your plants. I know you already have your shears in your hand, and you’re ready to get to work, but let the Hippocratic Oath guide you here: don’t make a bad situation worse. Sterilization does not have to be difficult. I like to use cheap drugstore rubbing alcohol....

Disinfecting your pruning shears is an easy step you can take to preserve the health of your plants. I know you already have your shears in your hand, and you’re ready to get to work, but let the H…

03/21/2024

Check out this nice article about the benefits of oak trees!

You don't have to only rely on flowers to draw butterflies to your yard. One of the most common types of trees can attract our favorite pollinators as well.

03/01/2024

How much is your tree worth?...

How much is your tree worth?

03/01/2024

Tree Climbing Classes, now in Wilmington, NC!

Come explore the treetops with us!