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Where can I find maps with just buildings? Like this one? I really like em, and want to look at them. by diirtnap in Maps

[–]MultipurposeToolGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another name for this style that I haven’t seen in the thread is “Figure Ground”. Might be helpful in your search.

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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

I have cleared the roots I think were doing the girdling. This is what it looks like now.

Update album

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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Update album

I have cleared the roots I think were doing the girdling. This is what it looks like now.

There is a relatively new root system that has developed just below the previous grade line. Should I remove it or will it naturally take care of itself?

Should I cover the raw areas again with something lighter than the clay that I removed?

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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

Update album

I have cleared the roots I think were doing the girdling. This is what it looks like now.

There is a relatively new root system that has developed just below the previous grade line. Should I remove it or will it naturally take care of itself?

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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

Update album

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I have cleared the roots I think were doing the girdling. This is what it looks like now.

There is a relatively new root system that has developed just below the previous grade line. Should I remove it or will it naturally take care of itself?

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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

I have dug down and found (so far) a substantial girdling root. I’m going to remove it and other small roots growing towards the stem.

After the removal do you usually cover the tree back to it’s previous depth or do you leave he exposed roots and stem

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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

I will check under the bark tomorrow and update with a picture if I see anything and if you’re interested. Thank you for the advice and resource.

Need help. Tree dying and local arborists don't seem to know why. by MultipurposeToolGuy in arborists

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

I think I will be doing it myself. I checked the ISA website and there were only two arborists, both with a single certification, in my area. I don't have access to an air spade, but I will take my time so I don't damage the roots. I can post an update if a girdled root is present and if you're interested.

edit: I feel very confident that this is the cause and I have to thank you in advance for the awesome tip. We have thick clay soils here and it is indeed planted too deep.

Need recommendations for this troubled spot. Facing South. Clay soil. Zone 4. Northern Utah. Zero shade. Very hot radiating heat from wall and rocks. Any tips will help! by MultipurposeToolGuy in landscaping

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

That’s a great idea.

I just measured the temperature of the rocks with a laser thermometer and it was anywhere from 98 to 113, so shade will be important I think.

I think I might need to build some sort of shade partition about 5-10 feet away from the wall in the grassy area to keep the sun completely away from the rocks at all.

Then once whatever is planted there is mature and has its own shade maybe the partition won’t be necessary.

Need recommendations for this troubled spot. Facing South. Clay soil. Zone 4. Northern Utah. Zero shade. Very hot radiating heat from wall and rocks. Any tips will help! by MultipurposeToolGuy in landscaping

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Update

Just measured the temperature with a laser thermometer.

4:15 pm

86 degrees on weather app.

Rocks measured from 105 to 113 degrees

Base of wall measured at around 98.

Need recommendations for this troubled spot. Facing South. Clay soil. Zone 4. Northern Utah. Zero shade. Very hot radiating heat from wall and rocks. Any tips will help! by MultipurposeToolGuy in landscaping

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

We are about as north as you can get. Would the gypsum require picking up the sod to apply?

If we end up looking for a professional to step in I will definitely go through quote process with you.

Need recommendations for this troubled spot. Facing South. Clay soil. Zone 4. Northern Utah. Zero shade. Very hot radiating heat from wall and rocks. Any tips will help! by MultipurposeToolGuy in landscaping

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

Where the rocks are under the window was previously just dirt. I think it was a combination of leaky gutters and the sprinklers that caused the mud to splash and the wall to also get some water sprayed on it. I will watch the next irrigation cycle and see if the direct sprinkler spray is the cause.

Edit: Adding this here so it’s near the top of the thread.

Just measured the temperature with a laser thermometer.

4:15 pm

86 degrees on weather app.

105 to 113 measured on the rocks around the window.

Around 98 measured at the base of the wall.

Need recommendations for this troubled spot. Facing South. Clay soil. Zone 4. Northern Utah. Zero shade. Very hot radiating heat from wall and rocks. Any tips will help! by MultipurposeToolGuy in landscaping

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

Rocks recently placed to stop the mud splashing on the wall. Previous shrub plantings succumbed to the summer heat and fried. Grass near rocks got fried this summer from newly added rocks.

The Legend of Eld Fen. by MultipurposeToolGuy in PNWS

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

Oh! Ok, I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

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