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A member of the pinus negras species, the Austrian pine tree has dark green, 6-inch long, needle-like leaves on brown stems. Often used as a decorative tree, it has black bark. The Austrian pine...

The Austrian pine tree is a member of the Pinus negras species that can grow up to 130 feet tall. It has dark green needle-like leaves, brown stems and black bark. Often used as an ornamental, it...

The Ponderosa pine tree, aka Western yellow pine, is a member of the pinus ponderosa species. It has 10-inch long, dark green-gray needle-like leaves on its yellow- to red-brown colored stems, It...

Once a live tree is cut down, the roots soon stop growing. Since there are no longer hormones produced to stimulate growth, the tree usually dies within a matter of days or weeks. According to the...

The coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera) is from the Arecaceae family and can grow up to 30 meters tall. The coconut is actually the seed that comes from the tree. This tree is grown in the tropics...

Planting a pecan tree on your property can provide oxygen, beauty and shade and can even save you money on your energy bill when planted near your home. Even better, your pecan tree will...

The proud conifer known as Colorado spruce is often used as an ornamental tree, a windbreak or border tree. At full growth, Colorado spruce trees can be more than 60 feet tall with a branch spread...

One of the most popular landscaping trees, the crabapple has a variety that matches your needs. With the number of cultivars approaching a thousand by some estimates, the choices can be...

Tree ferns make a nice addition to any garden or yard as they add color, depth, and dimension. While tree ferns grow nicely in their native environments, when you transplant them into your garden...

The Pink Dogwood tree or Cornus florida is relatively easy to care for. The Dogwood is native to the eastern U.S. and readily grown in the south. This beautiful Dogwood tree is a great part of any...

The Southern Magnolia tree is a popular site in many lawns. It is very versatile as far as soil and climate are concerned, and a beautiful addition to lawn setup. The Southern Magnolia or Magnolia...

Growing an apple tree from a seed involves letting the seeds rest in the refrigerator for a the winter months, adding water to the seeds to get them to germinate and transplanting starter seeds to...

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Learn how to cut the trunk of a tree in this free how-to video on tree trimming.

Learn how to cut the top part off of a fallen tree to prepare firewood in this free how-to video.

Learn how to cut limbs from a tree in proper order and with proper leverage in this free how-to video.

Learn how to cut the main load-bearing branch from trees in this free how-to video on tree trimming.

Learn how to cut load-bearing branches when de-limbing a tree for firewood in this free how-to video on tree trimming.

Learn how to plant, raise & care for a fig tree, including pruning & harvesting in this free online instructional video on gardening and fruit tree care.

Learn basic tips for fruit tree maintenance from a landscaping professional in this free online instructional video on gardening and tree care.

Learn basic tips for tree pruning and maintenance in this free online instructional video on gardening and tree care.

Learn how to plant, raise & care for a fig tree in this free online instructional video on gardening and fruit tree care.

Learn what basic tools you need to get started planting your fruit trees in this free online instructional video on gardening and tree care.

Learn how to choose and purchase a healthy fruit tree in this free online instructional video on gardening and tree care.

Learn how to plant a new fruit tree in this free online instructional video on gardening and tree care.

Learn how to remove a widow maker, or a tree that has fallen on another tree, in this free how-to video on felling trees.

Learn how to plant Spanish Oak tree acorns with expert tips on growing oak trees from acorns in this free gardening video clip.

Learn how to plant Live Oak tree acorns with expert tips on growing oak trees from acorns in this free gardening video clip.

Learn how to remove a widow maker, or a tree that has fallen on another tree, in this free video on felling trees.

Learn how to tie a rope anchor to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.

Learn how to do an oak tree acorn float test with expert tips on growing oak trees from acorns in this free gardening video clip.

Learn how to apply tension to the rope tied to your tree to fell the tree in the desired direction in this free how-to video.

Learn how to properly cut a notch in the trunk of a tree to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video.

Learn how to plant Burr Oak tree acorns with expert tips on growing oak trees from acorns in this free gardening video clip.

Learn how to make notches in the trunk of a tree in order to fell it in the desired direction in this free how-to video.

Learn how to plan the wedge and the escape routes on paper before safely felling a tree, in this free how-to video clip.

Learn what safety equipment is needed to safely cut down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees.