How Long Can You Store Chainsaw Oil? And 4 Substitutes
Chainsaw oil seems to be one of those things that sit in our shed for years and years without ever going bad or does it? I decided to contact STIHL to investigate. Bar oil itself…
Chainsaw oil seems to be one of those things that sit in our shed for years and years without ever going bad or does it? I decided to contact STIHL to investigate. Bar oil itself…
There comes a time when most of us make a mistake when pruning trees. This can be due to a lack of knowledge or a simple misjudgement. After years of pruning trees, I still make…
One of the most important pieces of safety equipment you can wear when using a chainsaw is chap pants. This is coming from someone who, early in their career, was ignorant of the importance of…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
The most essential safety equipment you can wear when using a chainsaw is chap pants. This is coming from someone who, early in their career, was ignorant of the importance of chaps and managed to…
A chainsaw that won’t start can be frustrating. Pulling the cord of a saw over and over can be tiring. If something is wrong with your saw, no amount of pulling is going to start…
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…