Using the right pruning tool makes every task easier and helps prevent unnecessary damage to your plants. Different tools are designed for different jobs, from cutting thin flower stems and shaping ...

Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...

Trying to dig a hole for planting can be challenging if there's a large tree nearby. Sprawling roots can be hard to work ...

Chainsaws are great for cutting down trees, but you can't just take any chainsaw to any size tree and expect it to work flawlessly. As with almost any other tool-related task, you'll need the right ...

Some trees grow into a nice shape at a measured rate with little help from the tree-planter. But most young trees benefit from some selected pruning cuts — especially in the first two to five years — ...