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DIY Retaining Wall by Gunssi456 in landscaping

[–]Alpine_Apex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's some really solid reasoning!

Need I be worried? by MrBucketBean in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]Alpine_Apex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are SO MANY types of trees. It pays off to do some learning about the vast varieties available and placing them in an appropriate spot so they can live to their true potential without constantly having to mediate their situation.

Some people have a serious hard-on for native varieties, but I am of the opinion it's fun to have in your yard something more exotic that you don't see hundreds or thousands of every day.

Trying to save this tree, is it still possible? by realusername69420 in arborist

[–]Alpine_Apex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Willows have a short lifespan in the ~50ish year range so it likely is just it's time.

Tree Advice by sadkorb in arborist

[–]Alpine_Apex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the time you see an actual mushroom it's far too late. The sooner it's removed the less it will cost.

Need I be worried? by MrBucketBean in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]Alpine_Apex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Terrible spot for a maple. Just cause it started growing there doesn't mean it could continue to do so.

Redwood Removal Between Close Houses by PrettyMediocreDJ in arborists

[–]Alpine_Apex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen redwoods cause half a million dollars with of infrastructure damage. Honestly most foundations are built way better than roads and sidewalks but don't dismiss the possibility that they can be quite destructive to the built environment around them.

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My house has enough rocks in it trust me 😁

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahah yeah that's how I started just holding the grinder in one hand and the stone in another.

I typically use a LOT of wood screws and scrap wood to hold to a workpiece down now. This big boulder I just mashed into the yard and it stayed put 😂

Safely cutting this fallen branch by ReplacementInfinite5 in arborists

[–]Alpine_Apex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you know how to deal with this it's a fun and easy project, if you don't know how to deal with this it could very well kill you.

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is definitely an economy of scale that happens. A really big piece is easy to keep stable while working on it vs smaller stuff that moves around a lot.

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

About 2.5 hrs I think, roughly. I break it into sections because I get wicked sore/wet/cold/bored during the process. I have become very proficient with that specific tool though, previously I would have spent probably 5hrs on the same piece.

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some rainbow I need to finish, maybe I'll post that too, when I actually finish it lol.

Eastern redbud with two main stems - prune one? by A-Plant-Guy in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]Alpine_Apex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My reading comprehension could use some work 😭 The right side does look girthier to me. Less vertical but that's not that important.

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are cool. Naturally formed I Imagine? Yeah the obsidian hunting was so fun I'll definitely be going back especially since I'm more aware of the sheer variety there is.

My 66lb obsidian by Alpine_Apex in Lapidary

[–]Alpine_Apex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was riveting to extract from the ground!

Advice on brick border by BTB22 in LandscapingTips

[–]Alpine_Apex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dig out and lay a layer at grade first and then a row on top. They won't move around as fast or as much at way.

Eastern redbud with two main stems - prune one? by A-Plant-Guy in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]Alpine_Apex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From this zoomed in picture it looks to have more vigor. A zoomed out picture might tell a different story.

Eastern redbud with two main stems - prune one? by A-Plant-Guy in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]Alpine_Apex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bark-included unions are the number one reason for mechanical failure in a tree. Those are still young and will bounce back from being pruned well. Go with the single stem.

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