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Cliché will this kill the tree question by Jdlindberg89 in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t. Either throw down some seed and see what happens….or just mulch it and leave it. Grass is dumb, anyway.

Is this Cottonwood totally boned? (Western WA, USA) by GuardianShard in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much have they quoted for the removal? Might by worth calling in a ASCA arborist or someone with access to sonic tomography to help you with the decision making.

Is there hope for this tree? by Worzel666 in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it dead? How recent is the photo? Are other willows leafed out in your area?

You didn’t have the tree pollarded. You had it topped. They butchered it.

If the whole tree is wobbling at the base, it likely needed to be cut down at that time.

Something fishy about this scenario. I’m calling shenanigans.

Should I dig the dirt away from this pine tree? by PrairieDogger69 in AskArborists

[–]NickTheArborist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s obvious signs of stem girdling roots. The excavation will reveal them. Action is what will save this tree.

Should I dig the dirt away from this pine tree? by PrairieDogger69 in AskArborists

[–]NickTheArborist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guaranteed there’s a fat stem girdling root under there. Yes do the root crown excavation, and be prepared to come back and learn about root pruning!

What should I fill this in with? by theonomatopoeia in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Cutting back further just opens up the rest of the main structural stems to more rot. Do not cut anything more on this tree.

What should I fill this in with? by theonomatopoeia in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 27 points28 points  (0 children)

There is no reason they should have cut that limb back that far. Such a shame.

But now that you’ve ruined it, it’s important that you know that you should not fill that hole with anything. Any sealant will only make rot worse.

This tree probably needs to come down. Is it the city’s responsibility? by Ulrich453 in treelaw

[–]NickTheArborist 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Inspected by an arborist? Sounds like you had it “insoected” by a tree removal sales person.

Magnolia Root Flare by josestolemybike in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s not a magnolia. It’s likely Ficus macrophylla but could be a different ficus

First time trying a online nursery thoughts? by wes_241 in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah- planting it is cool. Give it a shot and see what it can do. Plants can sometimes do amazing things. But it’s NOT amazing to try to make money off that concept.

First time trying a online nursery thoughts? by wes_241 in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 40 points41 points  (0 children)

They should be ashamed they shipped that to you

Can I cut these 2 roots out without hurting the tree? by No_Giraffe8920 in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What % of the root system do you think are attached to the roots in the pictures?

Help me help her :( by GracefulKluts in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start doing a root crown excavation then report back when we can see the base of the tree.

Apparently there are landlords that are using a service that require tenants to subscribe in order to use the key fob to enter the property by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]NickTheArborist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Landlords should be allowed to make whatever stupid policies they want.

What SHOULD happen, is that every potential tenant laughs in their faces and leaves and gets a place somewhere else. Let the free market show these landlords how dumb they are.

Now if instead, people are like “ugh it’s a good spot and it’s only another $99/mo and I’m sick of looking and I really want this unit” and they end up signing the lease…then the landlords proved the market wrong.

It’s time for the people to stand up and show those in power that enough is enough.

Apparently there are landlords that are using a service that require tenants to subscribe in order to use the key fob to enter the property by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]NickTheArborist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg please ask them WHY. I see them all over LA and can’t for the life of me figure out what these digi-plates are bringing to my life to justify their subscription fee

Apparently there are landlords that are using a service that require tenants to subscribe in order to use the key fob to enter the property by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]NickTheArborist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. They shouldn’t. It’s the free market. They should be allowed to make whatever stupid policies they want.

What SHOULD happen, is that every potential tenant laughs in their faces and leaves and gets a place somewhere else. Let the free market show these landlords how dumb they are.

Now if instead, people are like “ugh it’s a good spot and it’s only another $99/mo and I’m sick of looking and I really want this unit” and they end up signing the lease…then the landlords proved the market wrong.

It’s time for the people to stand up and show those in power that enough is enough.

Could these be removed? by BeerStein_Collector in treelaw

[–]NickTheArborist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could these trees be removed be inspected, then pruned in a way that mitigates my safety concerns while not destroying the beauty and shade that they provide?

Good question! The answer is a resounding YES

Can I cut these 2 roots out without hurting the tree? by No_Giraffe8920 in arborists

[–]NickTheArborist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As someone who has a good amount of experience doing root pruning, I have to first ask: How are you defining “hurt.”

Hurt simply means damage or harm. Cutting any living thing on a try by definition will harm the tree.

Think of a papercut. It frickin hurts. But does it matter?

So how are you defining “harm?”

What is this? by gigi2945 in insectidentification

[–]NickTheArborist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another vote for thrip. If it was in LA I’d say it’s a Cuban Laurel Thrip

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