Tree health starts at the roots. These videos cover the most common threats to trees in our area: from root damage and over-mulching to pests and improper watering.

The harmful effects of topping trees

Big mistakes when planting...

Pruning girdling roots

Repotting trees

Pruning young trees

From securing your rigging to staying safe in the canopy, these videos walk through common knots we use every day in tree work and why they matter.

Foundational knots for tree work (Level 1)

Basket and Girth hitch

Chainsaw tie off (Failsafe)

Slip knot, Marlin spike, Sheet bend

Timber hitch and Setting up a portawrap

Level 2 knots (More range of applications)

Bowline (In depth tutorial)

Bowline via Slip knot method (And Yosemite finish)

Figure 8 and Double Loop Figure 8 on Bights

Double Loop Figure 8 on a Bight. Another demo.

Slip figure 8 on a throw weight

Pile hitch (tie on a rope with throwline)

Quick hitch (tie a rope on for the climber)

Clove hitch

Ratchet straps (the correct way)

Level 3 knots (Advanced knowledge and range of applications)

Level 3 knots (Advanced knowledge and range of applications)

Alpine Buterfly

The water and beer knots (bends for tubular webbing)

Running slip fig. 8 with a daisychain finish

Slip figure 8 on a throw weight

Climber knots

Slipt figure 8 on a throw weight

Anchor hitch on a throw weight

Pile hitch (tie on a rope)

Valdotain Tresse (VT)

Whether you’re new to tree work or just curious, our gear walk-throughs explain the tools of the trade, from chainsaws to saddles.

How to ...

How to properly start a saw

How to replace a saw clutch

Felling Large trees (in depth)

9 Steps to fell a tree tutorial