Unfortunately there comes a time when any tree has had its time and it need to be cut down and removed. While it’s tempting to just go out with that new Fiskars axe and start chopping it down, you really need to plan a job as large as cutting down a tree. Here are some things to know that will help you plan the job of tree removal.

Fast growing trees. Anyone who wants to find a fast growing tree faces a wide variety of trees. While there are a number of fast growing shade trees, you may be looking for something more than simple shade. Here are a number of fast growing trees that include some that aren’t on the traditional list.

Propagating fruit trees is an art to itself. Unlike hybrid vegetables, cross breeding for seeds won’t work in most cases, so the only effective way to create more tree stock is to graft the trees onto new root stock. Here’s a look at tree grafting techniques, especially effective for grafting fruit trees.

Many trees need pruning annually, while others may go for decades without pruning. When it comes to pruning trees, it’s good to have a plan ahead of time. Here’s some tips on how to prune a tree.

Trying to start some cuttings for a new tree or bush, and you’d like to try using homemade rooting hormone? Here’s an idea for making your own rooting hormone.

The old saying when planting trees is to put a $5 tree in a $10 hole. That’s just a colloquial way of saying that the preparation is as important as the tree itself. With that in mind here are some tips on how to plant a tree.