Clear a Cutting Zone Even when you’re sure which way the tree is going to fall, you’re still not ready to fell it. Cut away any brush around the trunk and clear two escape routes on the “non ...

If you hear cracking sounds, use your evacuation route immediately, as your tree is about to fall. Even without cracking sounds, your tree will be ready to fall once you've started the back cut.

How to properly plant a new tree this fall The size of the hole and the soil are important, and other techniques are usually unnecessary. By Howard Garrett|The Dirt Doctor Oct. 3, 2017 | ...