How to Fix a Badly Pruned Tree: Learn From an Arborist
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…
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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…
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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…
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What Are the Best Chainsaw Trousers? Hear From an Arborist
A chainsaw is a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, from felling trees to trimming branches. But as with any power tool, it’s important to use it safely. One way…
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What is Better Chainsaw Chaps or Pants? 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…
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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…
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Can Trees Reproduce Without Pollination? 2 Ways Explained
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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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How Do Chainsaw Chaps Work? A Quick Breakdown
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…
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Is Your Chainsaw Not Starting? 10 Reasons With Solutions
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…
