Landscaping Trees

Do you have a damaged tree you do not want to die. A tree accidentally got ran into you have to fix, try this.

Bradford pear trees are often considered one of the more beautiful trees used in landscaping. Their rounded shape and white flowers in the spring are easily recognized, adding a touch of elegance...

So you have felled that tree and now all you have to do is remove the stump. You may be surprised to find that this step involves more work than cutting the tree down did, but with the right...

Have a tree you want to look fuller. Or just have a tree that has some ugly branches, you will have to trim it.

Proper clothing and safety gear are necessities when you're making a chain saw cut to fell a tree. Your clothing needs to be non-constrictive, so you can move easily if the need arises. Safety...

The hackberry tree, also called Celtis occidentalis, is one of 100 most common trees in North America. This elm-like tree is rounded like a vase and reaches a height of 40 to 80 feet. While the...

Cutting down a tree, especially with a chain saw, is no small task and can be extremely dangerous. It requires planning and precision. Here is how to properly prepare for your tree-cutting...

The Royal empress tree grows to a height of 50 feet and a width of 30 feet. It has large leaves and flowers and thrives in full or partial sun. The flowering tree is adaptable, growing from Mexico...

Leyland cypress is part of the evergreen family of trees and can often grow to a height of 50 or more feet in some cases. This tree grows in a diamond or pyramidal shape, looking like a Christmas...

Topiary is an ancient art form that is made by manipulating shrubbery and trees into creative shapes. The practice dates back at least 2000 years. Pliny the Younger wrote about it, and Queen...

Cutting trees is never easy, and under power lines it is downright dangerous. If unwanted growth, storm damage or another problem requires the removal of a tree on your property, be sure to...

Whether a tree is destined for firewood, has been storm damaged, or has grown too large in the wrong place, sometimes dropping a tree is a necessary task. If the tree to be cut is 20 to 30 feet...

Cleveland flowering pear trees should be trimmed in the fall, just prior to the first frost. Generally you will need to do little trimming to a Cleveland flowering pear because of the tree's...

Cutting a tree, whether felling it entirely or trimming it, can be a dangerous undertaking. You may be climbing limbs, balancing on a hillside or navigating power lines, all the while operating a...

Cutting a tree down is one of the oldest human practices, but due to today's city living lifestyle, not a lot of people know how to do it properly. Felling a tree for shelter or fire is one of the...

Beautiful, shady trees can add value and interest to your outdoor landscaping. Sometimes, though, trees die or are damaged so that they become a danger to your home, power lines or people. That's...

In this article you will learn how to make a proper pruning cut.

If you have a small tree (up to 20 feet high, 12" girth)in your yard that has died, blocks your view, or has too much shade, here's how to cut it down --SAFELY.

Pruning a tree (or shrub) may be required if the tree becomes too big, branches get in the way of objects or people, a certain shape is wanted, or if the branches are dying for some reason.

Cutting and pruning a tree takes a basic knowledge of how each kind of tree will react to the cuts. Cutting a tree can provide it with the ability to grow to its full potential or harm it forever,...

This article is to help people that can not reach a tree limb or branch to be able to prune it safely without taking unnecessary risk. It works great as I have used it several times.

Large trees can be expensive to have pruned and maintained. It often runs into the thousands of dollars to have them cut down, cut up and hauled away. There's an option you may not have...

Pine trees are often used in landscaping projects. There are about 35 species of pine trees in North America ranging from small, compact evergreens to wide-based, towering types. You may want to...

It is nothing new for a neighbor’s trees to become a nuisance when they cross the property lines. Trees are not particularly concerned with whose property belongs to whom! But before you cut,...

Caring for your trees is part of a homeowner's responsibility. If your trees are not cared for, they can pose a danger to your home and your family. The heavy branches can lay on a house roof or...

In this guide you will learn how to properly notch a tree

California peach trees should be pruned every year. Most people prune in late winter before leaves appear, but in California many orchards are now pruning in the summer.Peaches set fruit on the...

Cutting firewood with a chain saw can be an exhilarating, manly kind of outdoorsy exercise. It involves cutting the fallen tree to a desired sized log in a process call bucking. Bucking can be...

Chain saws can help you cut through underbrush, clean up dead fall and create a stack of fire wood for the winter. Occasionally you might need to cut down a tree. Felling a tree with a chain saw...

The oak tree is a good, solid and hearty tree. Due to the fact that the oak tree is so hearty, it can be trimmed any time of the year. Oak trees are easy to trim yourself, but for obvious reasons,...

Protect the bark and trunks of your young trees from deer, rabbits, and other rodents. Corrugated slotted drain pipe (sometimes called field drain tile) can be used to make very inexpensive...

Many homeowners take on the dangerous task of felling trees. Prepare yourself and your tools and make a plan to cut down a tree safely by following these steps.

Trimming the branches of a tree can promote new growth and extend its life expectancy. When you trim a tree, your strategy should be based on whether you are removing branches for safety reasons,...

Trimming the branches of a tree can promote new growth and extend its life expectancy. When you trim a tree, your strategy should be based on whether you are removing branches for safety reasons,...