Shorter trees have a lower center of gravity and are easier to secure, so aim for one that’s tall enough to be elegant, yet short enough to manage. Also try a tree species that is prickly, as that ...

Each year, an average of 80 tree care workers suffer a fatal work-related injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Each year, an average of 80 tree care workers ...

Whether you’re stringing up twinkling lights or setting up a Christmas tree, taking precautions can help prevent accidents, such as fires or electrical hazards. Following simple safety tips, you can ...

This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll see what anthracnose does to trees and more. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll see what anthracnose does to trees and do some safe tree trimming. The Backyard ...

Over my many years in the tree care industry, I have seen (and heard reports of) many serious injuries and deaths caused by inexperienced persons trying to do their own tree pruning. In the majority ...