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In the small village of Kadiri in Andhra Pradesh, India, there’s a tree that’s nothing short of extraordinary. Known as ...

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Every avid gardener knows the benefits of a trimming chainsaw. But it's not always a wise idea to shape your trees with one. It's heavy-duty, noisy, and too messy. A hand saw can also get the job done ...

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