Tree trimmers climb trees. If you fear heights, look elsewhere for work. The tree trimmer works outside in all kinds of weather, with chainsaws and handsaws, often after a natural disaster like a tornado or hurricane clearing trees, working near electrical lines, helping to clear obstacles to restore electricity. Tree trimmers usually work under the direction of arborists. Becoming a tree trimmer requires knowledge of trees, including roots and branches, both high in the tree or near the bottom. You must know how and where to cut the tree to keep it healthy, be aware of all safety techniques and practices, and be able to work from the bucket of a cherry picker. Tree trimmers also work in nurseries or tree holding areas and replacement areas. If this sort of work sounds good to you, let's investigate how to become a tree trimmer. more »

If you need to have large trees removed or trimmed it is essential to hire an experienced and qualified professional to avoid the risk of injury or property damage. Here's how to find the right tree trimmer for the job. more »

Tree trimmers serve an important function in the maintenance of parks, residential sites and corporate settings. This work requires special knowledge in tree identification, characteristics, equipment and safety procedures while working. more »

Pretzel wreaths make perfect tree-trimmers, stocking stuffers or gifts. You can use decorations like red, white and blue ribbon to make a festive treat for the holidays, or just treat it as an all-season craft project. more »

Clearing trees and limbs after storms or as part of everyday grounds maintenance requires close attention to potential hazards. Knowledge of safety procedures also helps to protect the trimmer from injury and dangerous situations. more »

A tree trimmer consists of a sickle-shaped blade on a long pole with an accompanying blade beneath it to form a scissor. The smaller blade is attached to a long rope and pulley that runs down the length of the pole. This smaller blade gets dull quickly with repeated use and should be sharpened every season. The larger blade does not normally need to be sharpened. Proper care of your tools will make your home and garden jobs easier as well as saving you the cost of replacing tools. more »

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, if your oak tree is located near power lines, call a professional tree trimmer to do the work for you. more »

Ever wonder how your neighbor keeps his trees so neat? He probably uses a pole tree trimmer--a pruning saw (and frequently a branch lopper) attached to a long pole. These handy tools are available at most hardware stores. Unless you have ancient trees that require a bucket truck, keeping them pruned properly and tidying up after wind storms can be a fairly easy and inexpensive proposition. more »

You've seen utility workers use them to climb poles and tree trimmers use them to climb trees so now you want to be one of those guys in the sky. Like anything, it takes practice and the right equipment. In the following steps, you'll find useful information to make your first attempt at strapping on a set of spurs and making your way to the tree tops. more »