A fallen tree leaves a huge mess and a tough job We break down the essential machines and tools needed to safely handle the aftermath, covering everything from cutting the large trunk sections with ch ...

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Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

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Growing up we always had a fresh tree. When I got married, I continued that tradition by visiting a local tree farm near us to cut down ...

Ever wonder how Rockefeller Center picks its Christmas tree? Or where the tree's lights are stored during the offseason? Or ...

Sea lampreys—invasive, leechlike creatures that once nearly destroyed the Great Lakes’ fishing economy—are kept in check by a ...

Landowners want their black walnut trees to grow into veneer quality, but not all trees make the grade. Here are practical ...

Autumn tightens budgets and shortens days. Gardeners still crave drama, shade and calm. One hardy choice quietly ticks every ...

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Across back gardens this autumn, a quiet shift is speeding up orchards with little cost and almost no gadgetry. A growing ...