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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...
The two best things you can do to ensure your Christmas tree doesn't drop its needles prematurely is get a fresh one to start with and then make sure the water in the reservoir never drops below the ...
Key Points Getting a tree from a local farm ensures a tree has been freshly cut.Christmas trees need fresh plain water added daily to their tree stands; no additives are needed.Lights can dry out ...
A permit is required to cut a tree on public land. They are issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest Service. Permits are for specific areas and range from $5 to $10 with ...
A state forester shared tips on where and how to cut a Christmas tree in Southcentral Alaska, and how to make it last.
Now that Thanksgiving and opening day are behind us and the holiday season is underway, it’s time to start thinking about putting up those Christmas trees. There are great local options to pick up a ...
A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...
Live Christmas trees can make the season festive, but getting a tree home safely is more important. We're here to help.
Here's what you need to know to keep your live Christmas tree looking fresh and healthy all holiday season long.
Like the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree in your house? Here is where to find a tree lot and how to chop your own in ...
According to Michigan State University, a healthy, living Christmas tree can absorb "up to 1 quart of water per day for each inch of diameter on the cut end." That means a tree with a trunk three ...
According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, you can’t just cut down any tree you find in the state. The ...