Trees

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

1. 
   How to Stop Tree Roots From Plugging Sewer Lines

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   Keep invasive tree roots from plugging your sewer line by boring them out with an rented auger, cutting the trees or calling in pros. The pros will bore the line open for you, treat the roots with poison, replace the old pipe or reline the old pipe.
2. 
   How to Cut Down a Tree

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   Learn how to cut down a tree with a chainsaw safely. A pro with 30 years experience shares tips for felling a large tree and protecting yourself from injury.
3. 
   Tree Pruning Techniques

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   Here's how to prune your tree without taking a big swath of tree bark along with it. Safely remove midsized branches for a healthier, better looking tree . It's as simple as 1-2-3.
4. 
   All About Christmas Tree Safety

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   Keep your Christmas tree fire-safe by keeping it watered. Buy it fresh, pull light plugs overnight, keep it well away from candles and fireplaces, and other fire prevention tips.
5. 
   Tree House – Building Tips

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   Tree houses are for everyone with imagination. Elevate your building skills with these tree house building tips from experienced builders, including attachment techniques, site choice, assembly techniques, design ideas and more.
6. 
   Growing Grass Under Trees

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   The key to growing grass under trees is to match shade-tolerant varieties with your local climate. Red and tall fescues work in cool-weather zones and St. Augustine grass works in warmer areas.
7. 
   How to Remove a Tree Stump Painlessly

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   This article shows you how to remove a tree stump without breaking your back. This method is safe and effective, and doesn't require a lot of manual labor. But you have to be patient. The process can take several weeks.
8. 
   How to Plant a Maple Tree

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   Learn how to turn a skinny sapling into a healthy adult tree . With a good location, the right size hole and the right soil, even an anemic seedling can develop into a thick-limbed, leafy shade tree in just a few years.