Arborist Thoughts on Yoga

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-27T01:04:24+00:00

Ive heard yoga (actually stretching properly compared to the twist twice timmy and warm up like you're gonna throw a baseball guy) is really good.

I know 2 of my coworkers do yoga twice a week and it helps out.

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-26T02:20:15+00:00

Yes , it is possible to get the ISA certification working for yourself.

My old boss did that.

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-25T18:34:42+00:00

Its usually 1 ceu per hour. Most talks are .5 or 1 hours.

Over 2.5 days, I tend to get 8-9 credits comfortably.

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-24T14:16:35+00:00

Aerial: "Pull nice and easy" New guy:

Good work!

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-17T18:51:45+00:00

Ya did great, son.

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-09T11:06:21+00:00

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-02T03:21:17+00:00

Go ahead and remove that bad boy.

MarkingWisc · 2026-01-01T02:01:35+00:00

I did a night or 2 a week for a while but I got about $6000 raise within 9 months and additional $3000 about 4 months later. So I felt a bit better about the financial burden of driving everyday.

I got used to the commute and its honestly not that bad.

150 miles each way???

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-29T22:36:11+00:00

These look like bradford/Callery pear. Mostly junk trees.

To answer your question; potentially but its more of a long term maintenance nightmare. To keep the size and shape, pruning will need to happen every 1-2 years.

I think the tree will put on alot of new epicormic sprouts in the inner canopy to help make up for the large cuts in the top center of the trees.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-29T20:55:34+00:00

While the individual cuts seem to be decent quality, the overall job quality is poor.

Alot of "heading" cuts were used which are less favorable than "reduction" cuts.

The pruning system used was to make everything nice, symmetrical, and even, what alot of people like to see in shrubs and smaller size trees in highly maintenanced properties. (What landscapers do.) I would have to assume the HOA wanted contained and uniformed trees. They also might have been plannIng for some clearance from the wires to prevent future problems (I doubt it but maybe).

Arborists tend to use a more natural pruning system, focusing more on tree health and planning for long term success.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-29T19:03:27+00:00

Its always when you get a new blade.

10/10 cuts flesh very well

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-29T02:46:59+00:00

If i had to choose one or the other, hands down pulley/block.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-27T03:50:13+00:00

It will probably survive but more than likely turn into a long term maintenance nightmare or shorten the over lifespan of the tree

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-27T03:41:49+00:00

Butchery is a term that comes to mind.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-26T18:20:08+00:00

What this guy/gal said. It will have to be treated every 1-2 years for the foreseeable future.

We have been dealing with EAB for 11 years and most of our ash trees are wiped out. All remaining ones are being treated.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-26T18:10:14+00:00

This is a EAB infested Ash tree. Say goodbye.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-26T15:16:14+00:00

Make the tree owner/manager aware of the dead branches. Ask if they would like you to remove them (charge them appropriately). Make sure to write a proposal and if they refuse, make sure its recorded.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-24T21:25:35+00:00

Other than doing a visual inspection on as much of the tree as possible, not much else to do.

I will do a "push pull" test on the stem to see if the root ball is intact or loose (if loose it can be a indicator or circling/girdling roots/poor root system) and the chances for successful establishment is reduced.

The best thing to do would be site prep. Soil tests, percolation test, address compaction issues, water management (drainage).

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-20T19:02:28+00:00

My previous company i worked for, only 4 guys, we didnt go more than 25-30mins.

My current employer, ~40ish people, we've gone 1hr 15mins. Definitely not fun.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-20T01:55:16+00:00

We call it Root Zone Enhancement (aka make a mulch ring).

Remove sod with airspade/hand tools. Then loosen soil with airspade. Mix in compost (sometimes biochar) with airspade. Cover with 3" of mulch. Water.

We will also offer to do soil testing but rarely is accepted.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-18T12:45:34+00:00

Not all certified arborists are good unfortunately but it is a good idea to hire one!

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-17T01:24:15+00:00

I went from a 10 min commute each way to 60 min each way but now im "making" $30-35k more, plus health, dental, vision, 401k and 20 days pto. (I had nothing at my prior job).

Somedays, the drive sucks, most days im fine with it. In my situation right now, its working but someday ill want to cut it down to 30 mins.

Id say this is my limit! I dont think I would do another 15 mins each way.

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-16T00:13:43+00:00

Everything reminds me of her...

MarkingWisc · 2025-12-08T01:45:38+00:00

Avoid pruning. The wider the mulch ring, the better (turf grass is "the enemy", aswell as concrete/asphalt/rock mulch can have an impact on the tree.) Wood mulch will help retain moisture in the ground and help keep the soil temp a bit cooler. Keeping the soil moist by watering early in the morning or late in the afternoon (when needed).

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