ABC Lawn & Tree was founded in 1998 by Colin Pemberton — a Lawn Dog from a military family. Now we're rebuilding it around a mission he had from day one.
ABC Lawn & Tree was started in 1998 by Colin Pemberton — a self-proclaimed “Lawn Dog” from a military family who'd rather be cutting grass and trimming trees than punching a clock. He bought what he could afford, ran it till the wheels fell off, and built a reputation in Willow Springs the only way he knew how: hard work, honest pricing, and showing up.
For over two decades, Colin said the same thing to anyone who'd listen: “I want to do something to give back to the vets.” He never had the systems to make it happen. The work was steady, the equipment was old, and there was always one more job to get to.
Today ABC is in a new chapter. Colin's still on the trucks cutting trees, and his son CJ runs the marketing — and the strategic thinking that keeps every campaign tied to what the crew can actually deliver. They've narrowed the focus to what they do best: tree work across Southern Wake County. And they're finally building the systems to deliver on Colin's longtime wish.
That mission is now its own program: ABC Salutes — every week, one Wake County veteran gets a free hazardous tree job. ABC Salutes is led by Colin's daughter Ashlee Bauman and son-in-law Michael Bauman as their passion project. ABC Lawn & Tree provides the labor, ABC Salutes runs the program. Same family. Same heart. Better systems.
The work is what it's always been. The mission is what we should've been doing from day one.
Four people. One family. One company.
Started ABC Lawn & Tree in 1998 with a truck, a mower, and a chainsaw. Self-proclaimed Lawn Dog. Comes from a military family. Said for years he wanted to do something to give back to the vets — and that wish is now ABC Salutes.
Took a different professional path than Dad — but came home for the rebuild. Runs the marketing and the strategic thinking that keeps every campaign tied to what the crew can actually deliver on the ground.
Free hazardous tree removal for Wake County veterans — every week, no catch. The mission Colin always wanted, finally built into the business.
Learn About ABC SalutesChoosing a tree service or lawn-care company is a real decision. Here's why Wake County homeowners trust ABC Lawn & Tree.
Every week, ABC takes down one dangerous tree free of charge for a Wake County veteran. Built into the business, not bolted on.
We carry full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job. Your property and our crew are always protected.
ABC is owned and operated by Colin Pemberton, with his son CJ running marketing and ops. When you call ABC, you're calling the family. No call centers. No subcontracted crews.
Most estimates delivered within 24 hours. No obligation.
