To remove a branch, use a three-cut method that protects both you and the tree. Making the cut this way will prevent the ...

One of the simplest and best ways to help a tree with minimal damage is to remove the ragged bark. Ragged bark from a wound can hamper even the healthiest tree in its attempt to recover.

Bark stripping is a common practice among many species of tree squirrels. Squirrels don’t actually eat the bark; they strip away the top layer to get to the sweet, phloem tissue underneath. Bark ...