Tree Services, Arborists - Stumps, Tree Removal

Before You Sign - Read a Sample Tree Service Contract
Signing a contract is reassuring, if it contains clauses helpful to you -- but a crapshoot if it doesn't. This sample service contract gives you an idea of the kinds of clauses (such as insurance clauses) you should be looking for in contracts. Although the example is for a tree service to remove a tree, the principles apply to any work being done on your property by contractors.

Consumer Product Review: Ratchet Pruner for Easy Tree Care
With “ratchet” anvil pruners you can easily cut thick tree branches that regular pruners would stand no chance against. The ratchet's settings multiply your hand's power, resulting in easy tree care. As you cut through a branch, the ratchet clicks and moves to the next setting, providing ever-increasing pressure as you cut.

Hiring Arborists and Tree Removal Services
You need a tree pruned and want the work done by someone with an artist's touch. Or perhaps a tree's health is suffering from a cause unknown to you, requiring professional help. Or an old tree towers dangerously over your home, requiring a tree service. You need to find a professional especially suited to your particular set of needs. A general handyman might not be the answer.

Hiring Tree Services: How to Have a Tree Limbed
A tree limb hangs dangerously over your house or over wires. You know you shouldn't tackle this task yourself, but you don't know whom to turn to. This article discusses what to consider when choosing between tree services. Factors include insurance, tree health, and a backup plan in case of accident. Discussion of estimates, contracts and references.

Temporary Tree Removal - How to Transplant Trees
Some tree removal is temporary, consisting of a move from point A to point B. Transplanting trees isn't very difficult, as long as the trees aren't too big. Get some tips to make your transplanting go more smoothly, from digging out the old plant to excavating the new hole. Transplant those old trees to a place where you want them and refurbish your landscape design!

Tree Care - Trimming Trees With Electric Chain Saws
Gas-powered chain saws run on a gas/oil mix, and you're forced to calculate the ratio. Electric promotes easy tree care -- just plug it in and cut the tree! Same for starting up. Gas-powered chain saws start with a starter rope that you tug at. With electric, startup is a sure thing. Unless you're felling large trees, you want a lightweight chain saw for easy manipulation.

Tree Stump Removal Without Using Stump Grinders
Once you fell a tree, what do you do about the stump that remains? What are the options for tree stump removal? Stump grinders make it easy but are expensive. You can also dig them out, but that's a labor-intensive tree stump removal method. But there's a cheap alternative that is easy, to boot....

Troy-Bilt Wood Chippers
Consumer product reviews series entry. Troy-Bilt wood chippers come in 6.5 horsepower and 10 horsepower models. I recommend the 10 HP wood chipper here. It's penny-wise and pound-foolish to scrimp on wood chippers. This equipment is asked to do heavy-duty work. So if you're going to spend money at all on a wood chipper, get one that you can rely on.