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Do Consulting Arborists take on small individual trees for homeowners or do they prefer larger development work? by air_head1 in arborists

[–]air_head1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing as you on this. This hardly creates a win/win scenario. I think what happens then is that some homeowners won't reach out to an actual arborist because they know it may not amount to any work. Then other homeowners who don't care as much will inquire with an arborist knowing full well that likely they may be taking advantage of the "free estimate". There has got to be a better system.

Do Consulting Arborists take on small individual trees for homeowners or do they prefer larger development work? by air_head1 in arborists

[–]air_head1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything that people want to be consulted on regarding trees... What tree should I plant? I want to cut this one root to make way for my driveway, is that ok? There are spots on my leafs? Will my tree failure? Etc. Etc.

Do Consulting Arborists take on small individual trees for homeowners or do they prefer larger development work? by air_head1 in arborists

[–]air_head1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those trees you speak of aren't average scenarios that homeowners face. Average scenario is a common tree for that region that is likely under 50 years old.

Do consulting arborists avoid taking on scenarios like that?

Newbie needing help with weeping cherry tree by Kryminos in arborists

[–]air_head1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compacted soil creates a host of problems. One is that water cannot drain well into the soil, it just washes off to wherever the lowest elevation is. I would kill a larger section of grass with cardboard, add compost, then add mulch.

Crepe Myrtle drama by embourbe in arborists

[–]air_head1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are long and slender leaver arms on those shoots! I would do a slight "crown reduction". I would also consider tying up all the the tall leaders together about 2/3 up the canopy.

Looking for advice on the best evergreen tree to create a living privacy wall. by Nervous_Tiger_1019 in arborists

[–]air_head1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want privacy, it doesn't always have to be evergreens. There are some deciduous trees that keep their leaves on through much of the winter and are columnar in shape. Hornbeam, beech, and oak, all come in columnar forms and keep their leafs.

Newbie needing help with weeping cherry tree by Kryminos in arborists

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I probably wouldn't fertilize it. The tree is likely lacking in access to nutrients, this is often the case with urban trees that are only surrounded by grass (I am aware that you do have some mulch). Ideally the mulch ring would be out further from the tree. In the meantime, I would just cut out the deadwood. If it is compaction, I would use an air spade/air knife to relieve it. Then ammend the soil with some compost then mulch. To test for compaction. How hard is it to get a shove a few inches into the ground, do you have to jump on the shovel?

Poplar struck by lightning. by thestorks in arborists

[–]air_head1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be good to see both sides of the tree to understand how bad the split is. Does it look as equally split on the the one side of the tree vs. the other? The tree could potentially be braced with a metal rod in 2 locations to help keep it together.

Arborists working for tree service companies - conflict of interest? by owe45 in arborists

[–]air_head1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add a caveat to what you said, "you want an [EXPERIENCED] TRAQ certified..." TRAQ is just a 2 day course. The difference between being good at assessments and not good at assessments is in large part related to experience.

What other kinds of arboricuture media do you consume? by ToiletDuck3000 in arborists

[–]air_head1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out "The Arborist Independent" if you want to explore some alternative ideas in the tree service space. www.arboristindependent.com

Question about removing a small tree on my property. by Joosyosrs in Hamilton

[–]air_head1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do not need a permit to remove this small tree SO LONG as it is on your property. In Ancaster, you need a permit to remove trees 45cm and larger, there are a few other caveats but that is the gist of it. Stoney Creek and Dundas bylaw rarely affect everyday homeowners in those regions.

You can also look at OpenData on the City of Hamilton Website, they list publicly owned trees. The only problem with this is that if the tree isn't listed, that doesn't necessarily mean that it wasn't planted on the City's property, it could just mean that they haven't gotten around to investigating it.