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How a Chainsaw’s Carburetor Works (And How to Tune One)

How a Chainsaw’s Carburetor Works (And How to Tune One)

Understanding how your chainsaw works is essential for any Arborist. You can save time and money when diagnosing issues. In this article, we will look at a chainsaw's carburetor. You will learn all about carburetors, including: * How they work * What adjustments you can make to them and, * How to tune

What to Look For When Buying a Tree: Assessing Tree Quality

What to Look For When Buying a Tree: Assessing Tree Quality

Did you know, not all trees you find in a nursery will be acceptable to plant? Thus, it's important to understand how to pick quality trees to plant. The following guide will teach you how. Here's a table outlining things to consider before selecting a tree from a nursery. I

8 Things to Consider Before Pruning Tree Roots

8 Things to Consider Before Pruning Tree Roots

Tree roots are vital for the overall health and stability of a tree. But, sometimes, we need to prune roots. It's possible to prune roots. However, there is a lot we must first consider. Two significant consequences of incorrect root pruning are: * The death of a tree * The toppling over

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The Three Pathways of Water Movement in Tree Roots

Tree roots absorb water, but have you ever wondered how the water is absorbed? There are three pathways the water can take. These are the apoplast, symplastic, or transmembrane pathways. At a basic level, water travels into a tree's fine roots. The water must then travel inside the root to

Tree Roots: Everything You Need to Know

Tree Roots: Everything You Need to Know

Tree roots are vital to the health and structure of a tree. Unfortunately, since tree roots are hidden, their importance gets overlooked. Arborists, or anyone interested in managing trees, should understand how tree roots work. Many illnesses and problems with trees begin at the roots. In this article, I will

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What is the Meaning of DBH and How to Measure It

Have you heard the term DBH thrown around but have no idea what it means? In this article, I will explain what DBH is and how you measure it. DBH is an abbreviation for Diameter at Breast Height. The diameter at breast height is a standard form of measuring the

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How Deep to Plant a Tree For Maximum Longevity

Did you know planting a tree at the wrong depth can cause issues for the tree? This article will explain the correct depth you need to plant trees. I'll also offer some solutions to fix incorrectly planted trees. When digging a hole for a tree, the depth of the hole

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Tree Planting Featured

How to Plant a Tree: What You Need to Know to Get It Right

Do you want to plant a tree, but you're not quite sure of the best way to do it? This article will teach you the best way to plant a tree. Without good planting practices, many trees fail to establish. Many of these trees even die. The following method of

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All the Tools and Equipment You Need to Plant a Tree

Are you getting ready to plant a tree but have no idea what tools you need? Well, don’t worry. In this article, I will list all the tools and equipment you need to plant a tree successfully. This list of tools and equipment will cover everyone. I’ll provide

Choosing the Right Tree to Plant: An Extensive Guide

Choosing the Right Tree to Plant: An Extensive Guide

Choosing the right tree for the right location is important. If you can select the right tree, it will grow and thrive with minimal intervention. Also, the right tree won't cause issues to its surroundings. With the right selection criteria, you can filter out inappropriate species. In this article, I

Two Ways Trees Can Reproduce Without Pollination

Two Ways Trees Can Reproduce Without Pollination

In most cases, trees reproduce through pollination. Pollen is delivered to the female parts of a tree. A seed is then created, and this seed has the potential to grow into another tree. However, not all trees need pollination. There are other ways a tree can reproduce. These two other

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The Anatomy of a Tree Root Explained

Understanding the anatomy of trees is important for any Arborist. By understanding the anatomy, an Arborist can diognose problems easier. All tree roots have the same basic structure. So, you will only need to learn the anatomy of a root once. Once learned, you can apply your knowledge to all

Leaf Anatomy 101: Everything You Need to Know

Leaf Anatomy 101: Everything You Need to Know

Understanding the anatomy of a leaf is a handy piece of knowledge to have. Knowing how all the tree parts work together will help you become a better arborist. In this article, I will cover the anatomy of leaves. I will list each part of the leaf and describe its

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Sun Leaves vs Shade Leaves: Learn the Difference

Sun leaves, and shade leaves are both built differently. Sun leaves are thicker and will contain more photosynthetic material. Shade leaves have a large surface area to take advantage of sporadic sunlight. This article will describe the difference between the two types of leaves. I'll then cover whether trees have

What Affects Photosynthesis? Here Are the 4 Major Factors

What Affects Photosynthesis? Here Are the 4 Major Factors

To decide how to care for a tree, it’s important to understand how a tree works. Photosynthesis is the process a tree uses to make energy to grow. There are many factors that affect photosynthesis. Realizing these factors will help you treat sick trees. Or, it can help you

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Tree Fact Sheets

Eucalyptus socialis - Red Mallee

The Eucalyptus socialis is a type of Mallee tree. The socialis can be further split in to four subspecies that span across the dry regions of South and Western Australia. In this article, I'll be focusing on the Eucalyptus socialis subsp. socialis. Eucalyptus socialis Facts General Information Botanical Name -

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Tree Fact Sheets

Eucalyptus torquata - Coral Gum

The Eucalyptus torquata is a beautiful, small to medium-sized tree. I absolutely love this tree, and plant hundreds of them throughout my city each year. The tree is structurally sound and attracts wildlife year round. It’s also easy to manage the tree, as it is problem free and doesn’

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How to Seal a Tree After Pruning (Hint... You Don’t)

I hope you’re about to read this article before purchasing a can of wound sealer for your tree. If so, this article might save you some money. Here’s how to seal a tree after pruning. You do not need to seal a wound after pruning. A tree has

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CODIT in Trees: A Simple Explanation

Trees aren’t like humans, they don’t heal damaged tissue. Instead, they use a process called CODIT to deal with wounds, but what exactly is CODIT? CODIT is the process a tree uses to seal of decayed or damaged wood. Rather than heal damaged tissue, the tree will create

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How to Wash Chainsaw Pants - Your Step by Step Guide

It's important to wash your chainsaw pants. But, you need to know how to do it properly, so you avoid damaging them. It's not too hard, so I will show you how to wash your pants in this article. To wash chainsaw pants, you will need to use synthetic detergent

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Are Chainsaw Chaps Necessary? Why the Answer Is Yes

I used to wonder if chaps were essential. Not too many people in my old workplace wore them, so I didn't either. That all changed when I cut myself. It happened so fast I couldn't react. Now I won't use a saw without them. Let me explain why chaps are

A man wearing a pair of chainsaw chaps and using a chainsaw

Are Chainsaw Chaps or Pants Better? The Pros & Cons of Each

I always thought chaps and chainsaw pants were the same thing; I was wrong. Chaps and chainsaw pants are very different, and each has its pros and cons. In this article, I'll help you decide which is better. For the professional or the gardener who values comfort over price, chainsaw

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What Are the Best Chainsaw Trousers? Hear From an Arborist

I've tried many different pairs of chainsaw trousers in my time as an Arborist. But, there is only one that truly stands out. The best pair of chainsaw trousers is the Clogger Zero Gen2. While there are many products out there, the Zeros are suitable for every need. They are

This is a picture of a group of Coastal Redwoods - the tallest species of tree in the world

Tallest Species of Tree in the World: Coastal Redwood

The tallest tree species in the world is the Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the Coastal Redwood. These are naturally found along the Pacific Coast of America and can grow to around 380ft in height and 15ft in trunk diameter. The tallest living Redwood, known as 'Hyperion', measures 380.1ft.

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What Causes Dead Tree Branches? 5 Causes and Their Fixes

Dead branches on a tree can be unsightly and a pain to remove. But what causes them? And why only one or two limbs on an otherwise perfectly healthy tree? Let’s take a look. In my research, I came across five common causes of deadwood. I looked further into

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