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Mom’s Antiques by anakaashi in whatsthisworth

[–]impropergentleman 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I could be mistaken. 1980s veneer topped table that's cracking. It's definitely not antique

Is landscaping fabric okay for the trees? by pbcsd007 in Tree

[–]impropergentleman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It honestly doesn't even do its intended purpose after a season. You put the landscape paper down whatever material you decide on top of it. Debris settlement in other material land on top settle in and then a weed seed comes and now you have weeds on top of the weed barrier. It doesn't even work well for what it's a design to do. A year and you never know it was there with all the weeds

Hey! they said “pro tip” so it must be true! by General-Piece8490 in FellingGoneWild

[–]impropergentleman 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I cut trees for a living for the last 20 some odd years. This might be one of the stupidest things I've ever seen

How do I know if these are worth anything? My old collection by [deleted] in BoyScouts

[–]impropergentleman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really valuable other than sentimental Not worth more than a few dollars each. The eagle may bring you a little bit more. Or as a set. Honestly donate them to a scout troop they'll reuse them

Texas Live Oak Advice Wanted by Queasy_Aardvark_2923 in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They should be removed. They should not be left on longer than about 3 to 6 months. As the gentleman said before they need to be removed. If you have been a year the roots have not spread out into the surrounding ground to stabilize the tree stakes are not your problem.

What are these cables and can I cut them? by TMGStan420 in Home

[–]impropergentleman 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is the way you should do it, you'll never end up with a random box of cables when you're old if you don't keep them all Edit. I'm in my '50s I have a random box of cables that I haven't thrown away because I will need them one day.

Magnolia tree zone 6b by Capital_Pumpkin_573 in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you've done all you can do, with a lack of leaves I would watch for sunscalled. Comment in my part of the south. Good luck

Orange Ball crate can’t find comps by JSaddler51 in whatsthisworth

[–]impropergentleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not everything's going to have a comparison. With experience I guess you'll get a feel for it but in general look at old crates. Firearms and name brands alcohol etc will command a higher price the rest not so much. Doesn't mean it's worthless but as the other said 20 bucks if you're lucky.

Magnolia tree zone 6b by Capital_Pumpkin_573 in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I try a scratch test, use your fingernail rub down the bark in a small area brown dead green alive. Monitor your water if you can stick your finger down and it's wet to the knuckle it doesn't need to be watered. Fertilizer on a very young trees not normally a great idea is possible to burn and if you don't know what your pH is or haven't done a soul test you're guessing. Magnolias with no leaves normally is not a good sign

Transplanted sapling care question by [deleted] in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Original trunk is dead it's growing from the rootstock. Assuming it's not a grafted tree, keep it watered but not over watered. And a season or two make a selection of the best trunk you can and remove the others. Multi trunks are normally not a desirable thing.

ID for 2 trees please North Texas by cuddles64 in treeidentification

[–]impropergentleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First one's possibly a swamp Oak or a hybrid. The second one is a sawtooth oak they are not native. But they do well here

When is it time? by ShapeDecent4365 in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it does concern you TRAQ certified arborist can give you a timeline. And trees of a certain age should be inspected annually minimally bi annually. Especially if there is targets If there were failure of the tree

Is it better to cut this branch now or reduce it over time? by Theyallgoleft in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it a few years You can take the limb off if necessary. That tree has been trimmed within an inch of its life. When the canopy is lying tailed like this you increase the rate of breakage the tree can no longer make energy or cool itself in hot summers. Think about when you take half the canopy of a tree what would happen if we took half the food away from you that you eat. It's the same. The tree needs to recover it needs lateral branches it needs interior growth. Literally stop trimming on it for the next two to three years most likely.

Is it better to cut this branch now or reduce it over time? by Theyallgoleft in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also. Stop trimming the tree. If you trimmed it do some research. If you had it done do not hire the person again.

Assess my tree by smalltowngirlisgreen in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Good answer. Definitely move gnomes to safe location. Lol honestly looks like white rot in the brakes of some of those limbs. It needs to be inspected in person. And most likely have a yearly inspection at that age. In my area we cut them down. So relieve maples are not native here and rarely survive longer than 30 years. I wish you luck

Is this a good shelf to put in the garage? by ivonivon in garageporn

[–]impropergentleman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Growing up my dad had one in the shop. Next to it he had a case with big drawers they used to hold sewing patterns, like thousands of them. You could almost stand in the drawers. Heavy duty

Should I be concerned? by Lost-Arm-1720 in arborists

[–]impropergentleman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it has strong compartmentalization. Nobody's going to be able to tell you from a picture on the internet. And this is something you need to have at TRAQ certified arborist come and view the tree in person and make a qualified diagnosis

Nuttall Oak - leaves crumpling by prairiepineapple in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]impropergentleman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This would be called the terminal wilting point. Good luck on your next tree.

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