Q: There are a variety of pruning tools that can be used to trim your palm tree. Consider the size of your tree to determine which tool you need. It's also important to make sure that your equipment is sterile and sharp before you prune. A serrated knife can be used to cut off fronds that are less than 1 inch in diameter. A knife is also useful for removing flower stalks from the tree. Large clippers or pruning sheers can be used to remove fronds slightly larger than 1 inch in diameter. A hand saw or pruning saw will make it easier to remove thicker, larger fronds from the tree. A chainsaw can be used to cut very large, very thick fronds, but extra precautions should be taken to ensure you don't hurt yourself or the trunk of the tree. Make sure to clean all tools before you use them. Leftover dirt and sap may help spread soil-borne diseases. You can clean off dirt and rust with a wire-bristle brush, for example. You can disinfect the tools with a household cleaner like Lysol, 70% alcohol, bleach, or disinfectant wipes. You can sharpen your blades with a whetsone, oilstone, or a bench grinder. Palm trees can grow to be very tall. The equipment you'll need to reach the fronds will depend on the height of your tree. Step stools or a small ladder can be used for shorter trees. Extension ladders can be used to trim trees up to 15 feet (4.6m) in height. A bucket lift or cherry picker should be used to trim very tall trees. Climbing gear should be used by trained professionals only, and climbing spikes or cleats should never be used as they can damage the trunk and spread disease. Gardening gloves and safety goggles should be used when trimming your palm. Palm fronds usually have very sharp spikes along their edges. Gloves will help protect your hands. Sawing and cutting sends small pieces of debris flying. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes. Palm trees can grow very tall and large, spiky fronds can be unwieldy. If you're dealing with a tall tree or do not feel comfortable using the equipment it's best to consult a professional. Look for someone with experience trimming palm trees. Make sure whoever you hire does not use gear that could damage the tree, such as climbing spikes or cleats.
A: Select pruning equipment. Select climbing equipment. Get protective gear. Consult a professional.

Q: First, draw the rounded base of the teardrop shape. Then, draw the point coming up off of the base. Make the lines leading up to the point bend gradually 1 to 2 times, like a wave, so your drawing looks like a flickering flame. The waves should start about halfway up the teardrop shape. Make it about half the size of the first one, and position it so the base is nearly touching the bottom of the first teardrop. Make the second teardrop wavy just like the first one. The second teardrop will give your flame dimension. Later, you can color it a different shade than the first teardrop so it looks like your flame is burning at different intensities like a real flame. Make this one about half the size of the second one, and give it the same wavy shape. Draw it near the bottom of the second teardrop shape so their bases are nearly touching. Color in the smallest teardrop shape with yellow. Then, color in the medium teardrop shape with orange. Finally, color in the biggest teardrop shape with red. You can use colored pencils, markers, or crayons. Removing the pencil outline will make your flame look more realistic. Don't press down too hard on the eraser or you could smudge the colors. Once you've erased all of the pencil marks, your drawing is finished! Add a candle and wick to your flame if you'd like! Just draw a thin, vertical cylinder under the base of the flame (for the candle), and connect the top of the cylinder to the flame with a vertical line (for the wick).
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Draw a teardrop shape with a wavy point. Sketch a second teardrop shape inside of the first one. Add a third teardrop shape inside of the second one. Color in the teardrop shapes using red, orange, and yellow. Erase all of the lines you drew in pencil.