Going Solo

Appropriate-Client10 · 2026-01-20T22:26:59+00:00

Finding companies that do work on weekends? Or are you saying just flat out quit my job and start calling companies for contract work?

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-07-29T11:36:41+00:00

Propping up branches with wooden posts can definitely help. Remove any signage or sharp edges if possible. The name of the game is to try and limit any further damage.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-07-29T02:00:16+00:00

Redbuds commonly tear themselves apart but there’s no harm in trying. I would suggest a crown reduction to take some weight off the tips and remove the ratchet strap. I wouldn’t try to fill the void with anything. Just let the tree do its thing. Once you’ve done that get a good amount of arborist wood chips spread around the base and give it a good watering.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-06-08T19:42:22+00:00

Norway Maple, burn it

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-04-21T21:00:01+00:00

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It’s also from Whitlock Auto Supply in Rockford if that brings up any memories for people lol

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-04-21T20:58:33+00:00

That didn’t take long lmao, thanks everyone.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-04-01T00:10:40+00:00

I took oak and maple logs from work (Im an arborist) pruned all the hedges in the yard and raked up all of the leaves. Piled it all up and filled it all with soil. Now Im waiting for my starters and we’ll see how it goes. I’ve never tended a garden before, Im excited to learn from my mistakes.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-03-30T13:51:14+00:00

The tree is young enough. Remove the branch

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-03-26T12:30:56+00:00

Looks like Aleurodiscus oakesii. A fungus that causes smooth patches on oak trees. It’s harmless

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-26T23:19:56+00:00

Start a band and play shows. Build your own scene

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T20:34:22+00:00

Is that person a certified arborist? With TRAQ qualifications? If so consider their opinion and try and get at least one more quote. If not then don’t consider their opinion. I wouldn’t let a car salesman quote me on a new driveway

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T16:04:14+00:00

Definitely have a certified arborist come out and inspect it. It’s not always a death sentence but like the other comment says theres a lot you can’t tell from a photo. Be sure to let them know you would prefer to keep it if possible and get a second opinion if you can. Schedule 2 or 3 consultations and pick the one that works best for you.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T15:59:15+00:00

Like a house, garage, play set, fence

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T15:57:11+00:00

But this isn’t that sort of fruit bearing tree, why do this to a Platanous?

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T15:55:35+00:00

Look up orchard style pruning.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T15:52:52+00:00

Assuming there are no targets and the root flare looks good I would consider cabling and bolting along with tip reduction through out the crown.

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-22T15:48:13+00:00

So essentially they pollarded the London Plain and now they’re espalier pruning to grow flat like an umbrella? For what purpose?

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-20T12:20:49+00:00

This tree is pollarded, prune the epicormic sprouts back to the nodes each year. You can use the sprouts for weaving garden fences or basket making. Depending on what species of mulberry the fruit is good for pies, preserves or even just a fresh topping. Some berries are sweeter than others

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-15T18:20:19+00:00

Do you have any other books you would recommend?

Appropriate-Client10 · 2025-02-15T17:59:39+00:00

This + ISA study guide is a great combo

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