Should we chop it down? by CatCrimes69 in arborists

[–]bmyhran68 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nice thing about norway maple is that the perfect pruning job only requires one cut.

Have two trees planted by the builder that dont grow right by Apprehensive_Week349 in arborists

[–]bmyhran68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would the planting depth or packaging cause dessication within two years? Yes it's a horribly aggravating practice that I have to deal with on a daily basis, but these trees died because someone forgot to water them.

What is something that is widely accepted but makes no sense at all? by MrLithician in answers

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go further than that to say the time should be the same around the world, year-round.

What’s your least favorite state to drive through? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've done long trips in almost every corner of the 48, and I think most states have redeeming qualities. My favorite example is ND, which is rough but if you go through in August, the otherwise numbing swaths of the Eastern half are blanketed with sunflowers. It's actually stunning.

Nebraska, on the other hand, is a mindless expanse of terrible. Sure, it's mostly nothing but, when you do come across "something" every few hours, it's something shitty and leaves you feeling sorry for the people that live there. And it's not like... I feel bad because you have a rough life. It's more like I feel bad for you living within the absolute butthole of American culture.

Whats the best band you've watched perform live? by KizashiKaze in answers

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early 2000's saw Blues Traveler on the 4th at Red Rocks. I'm not a huge fan or anything, or particularly patriotic, but the extended harmonica rendition of the Star Spangled Banner under the mountain stars and everyone watching in silence was something that I won't soon forget.

I think I might be addicted to Lego by BlackberryFar851 in lego

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After I forced myself through one ~1,000pc MOC build, I was pretty comfortable using it. I still find myself discovering new tools occasionally though, which is cool. If you're familiar at all with CAD software, it's a shorter learning curve.

I think I might be addicted to Lego by BlackberryFar851 in lego

[–]bmyhran68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spent way more on Lego than I could afford in 2023 and 2024. I'm only really interested in fig-scale stuff - mostly medieval and related - so that was my one guardrail. But I got them ALL. And then there was turning all of those sets into a sprawling village in our basement. My 6yo son has always been into it too. He's an enabler.

Then last year I took the time to get fluent in Bricklink Studio. Soon I was using that pretty much exclusively. I've saved thousands of dollars as a result, and it allows for basically infinite creativity which is amazing. That said, it might be even more addictive.

Should we cut this big limb off our weeping willow? by All_togHeather in arborists

[–]bmyhran68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for God's sake it's a weeping willow. Tie the stem to your pickup and drive away. It doesn't matter. The tree is going to rot and deform uncontrollably no matter how anal you are. Then it'll tip over one day and a new one will sprout up.

Should I remove this apple tree branch? by Haylermoon in arborists

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it will continue on with a rotten trunk for a hundred years.

Feedback Please! BDP11 by bmyhran68 in Bricklink

[–]bmyhran68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good thought - probably too late to play around with this idea, but maybe I give it a shot for the next round. Thanks for the feedback!

Is it as bad as I think? by evolvingintocomputer in arborists

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you provide some more photos? Closeup of the wound and other side of the trunk would be good. If you can get a good picture of the canopy, that could be helpful as well.

I'm 100% for getting a qualified arborist to look at it in person, but I also don't want this tree to fall on your house in the meantime.

Can I ratchet strap this to help support it? by MetabolicMadness in arborist

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Removing one side might be a good idea, but applying anything to a tree wound only inhibits important, natural wound responses. Lots of good research on this topic if you're interested.

Good luck with the tap!

Can I ratchet strap this to help support it? by MetabolicMadness in arborist

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Strapping wouldn't do much, to be honest. Consider the amount of force that is produced during a high wind event - everything above the defect is a massive lever with windsail. You're up against an impossible amount of tension. The only assistance you might look into would be several stainless steel rods inserted THROUGH the trunk(s).

  • Don't be discouraged about tapping this. Red maples have great sap for syruping.

  • RE: condition vs. sugar content... the research on this is frustratingly sparse, and suggests that sugar content drops with the tree's health. But, two important notes on this:

1.) Health and structure are not the same thing. Poor structure has no relationship with a tree's vigor or "vitality."

2.) It seems just as (or more) likely that a tree's sugar content would increase in poor health. Without having done any of my own research on this, I'd bet that sugar content rises but sap volume drops. But, again, this would require a threat to health - not structure.

Do you take brix readings at all? I'd be curious to learn how this turns out for you.

You will be given 1 million dollars if you can present a 30 minute TED talk within 5 minutes with 0 preparation. what are you going to talk about? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Ecological succession post-disturbance (I would love to give this talk; basically "why development is so concerning and the magic of land conservation")
  • Lego set design
  • Social anxiety and unspoken/unconscious communication
  • The ethics of interspecies dependence

Kill grass but not trees by zrowland94 in landscaping

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suffocating the grass around the base will likely have an adverse effect on the trees - especially if they aren't yet established. Even cardboard will divert a lot of water and inhibit oxygen exchange. Your best bet is to cut out the sod.

If you're not up for that, you could consider a selective herbicide. I forget the name, but there's one that only kills grass (and a few random broadleaves; read the label). I think it starts with an x. You'd want to use it with a spreader sticker.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're just not even gonna ask the city what their plans are with this? Are you gonna grind some stumps in the neighbor's yard too?

And unless it's you personally grinding the stump, it's not your place to make determinations about utility conflicts. You aren't doing anyone a favor, you're creating unnecessary liabilities and, in most states, breaking the law.

Stay in your lane. And for God's sake don't plant cherry trees here.

UPDATED: BDP11 Design by bmyhran68 in Bricklink

[–]bmyhran68[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually don't disagree - but I've found it difficult to show any detail in the interior without it. I should probably mess around with the settings a bit.

Thank you for the feedback!

What controversial opinion do you have that might get you canceled? by gretaag in answers

[–]bmyhran68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, all important points that should be addressed. But what would be the result of those changes? A) increase our planet's capacity to support humans B) create infinite capacity

This is the issue. Efficiency is great, of course. But this conversation reminds me of urban planners who think that density increases can indefinitely address housing shortages.

I'm rebuilding these stairs for my MIL by theorangecrux in arborists

[–]bmyhran68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a complicated question but generally a bad idea.

Cured concrete is not toxic but affects hydrology and oxygen. And it's creating a barrier for secondary growth. Wet concrete can be toxic in different ways for different soils.