First, you need to estimate which way it will fall. Second, dig out the ground in the direction the tree would fall if left unharmed. Third, use a sturdy rope to tie your treeu2019s trunk off at one endu2013near its baseu2013and attach to an anchor that can withstand strong wind gusts or heavy snow loads. Place this anchored end into the hole in step 2 and gently push on the other side to coax it over before tying it down securely with another piece of rope (on its opposite side).