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I agree wholeheartedly :-) I just finished editing the video and I'm about to publish it. Be sure and follow and hit the Bell notification to see it pop up, and I'll try and remember to drop a link here 👍🏼👍🏼

Here you go! ua-cam.com/users/shortsqODgQMw5ZUY?feature=share

Hey thanks @DawnParker-w4d! Unfortunately I didn't come up with it but far greater minds than mine came up with all this slick bizness years ago 😝 If you haven't already, subscribe to the channel and stay tuned... We just finished the root bridging right before the freeze and we'll be uploading the video tonight or tomorrow 👍👍

Happy to help! 👍😊👍

Man, so true, I would hate to be behind the stump grinder and find "metal roots" 😳 I think it will be mostly fine since the trunk and root flares are JUST far enough away, and realistically that's probably 20-30 years down the road, but still ... Just the thought hurts my teeth a little 😱

Haha, don't I know .... if only you could talk to my doctors about what trees have done to my body over the years 🤣 The first documented testing of this (that I could find at least) was done in 2009 and there's no change in the concrete! Basically because the metal plate is bolted to the root, the root isn't able to push the metal upward, and forces the roots to grow horizontally. Live Oaks exert about 16k PSI, which shatters concrete, etc., but the metal constraines the upward pressure enough to (apparently) work. You're absolutely right, this is somewhat new technology, but based on the results so far from what some of the industry's best have shown, and the physics involved, I have high hopes of decades worth of benefit! And yes, I'd love to see what happens even 50 years down the road to some of the first test subjects .... Assuming I'm still alive then 😏

Ah man, so sorry you had to deal with that, but way to turn it into a positive by being a good advocate!!! Turns out people need trees (and they're just awesome), so we may as well be good stewards 😝 Thanks for sharing your story and for joining 😊

Happy to help and thanks for the comment 😊 heads up too, it looks like we're in for another nasty one in the next few days 😩

How do you mean?

The grey matting fungus is a vascular-wilt disease called Hypoxylon (not lab confirmed) in Galveston county.

Excellent question! The gray fungal matting is a common "vascular-wilt" (think of clogged arteries in humans) disease called hypoxylon. In this particular case, I would (begrudgingly) recommend removing the top of the tree below the fungal matting back to the next branch attachment The reason being is that the fungus that we're seeing is just the tip of the iceberg and it goes all the way down that stem at least. Hypoxylon is a very tough one to control as it prefers drought conditions, unlike most pathogens. For treatment I would increase the irrigation DURATION while decreasing the irrigation FREQUENCY to get at least 3" of water/ week and add a lot of nitrogen and phosphorus to outgrow the fungus. I would add a growth regulator (paclobutrazol) which stops the branch tip growth for 3-5 years, which would allow the tree a better fighting chance at sealing off the pathogen and keeping it from spreading 👍😝👍 Sorry, that's a lot, but hopefully that answers your question!

Oh man, so sorry to hear that, but the struggle is real with these storms down here in the south (I'm in the Houston area myself), especially once they come in with their tree-butchery!

Hey my pleasure bud, and likewise thanks for your support 🤗

Thank you, LITERALLY couldn't have done it without your support! 👍😝👍

Haha, agree 🤣 these guys are actually different; I work directly with the owners, and they are super passionate about preserving the trees, young and old! They even went so far as to transplant hundreds of medium sized (6"-12" DBH) live oaks and keep them alive. But .... When the cat's away, the mice will play, and even with proper protection ordinances, but sometimes accidents happen, and contractors are under a lot of pressure to keep building in the area 🤷 Sad, but we're intervening quick enough through the process to most likely keep this awesome tree alive 👍👍

Thank you, happy to help! Healthy, strong trees add a lot to our lives, so I love teaching these things; We'd love to have you subscribe if you haven't already 👍☺️👍

Often (85%ish in my experience) it can be easily diagnosed with a simple phone call, a picture, and a little understanding of the history of the tree 😁 And yes ... Sometimes it requires an on-site inspection

@ArboristOnDemand we can do our best to diagnose an environmental factor that could potentially be causing stress or what have you, but the cycle of decline is anything but straightforward in most cases. Then we have structural issues, soil issues... I don't know how anyone could provide sound diagnostic and structural advice without being on-site.

Like Matt said, there are a lot of basic causes of tree decline that can be diagnosed and fixed thru basic phone conferences, pictures, and videos. Obviously there are endless reasons for tree decline, that are often connected to each other, or collective in their overall affects on the tree. But regardless, there are many issues that can still be addressed thru media. Many of which will at the very least leave the tree considerably better than it was before!!! -Travis ISA Board Certified Master Arborist RM-7612B (16 years experience)

@The-Way-of-the-Arborist Ooh, board certified, with your number and everything. I'm impressed. I guess everything you say is Bible, then. I know several board certified guys. Ive As with any other cert, it really boils down to the individual. I've helped two of them become real hands on arborists. I've got about ten years on you in terms of experience. Im a plant healthcare specialist, a master pruiner, I've estimated commercial projects into the millions, I consult frequently and have written hundreds of arborist reports. I have between seventy and one hundred employees under me at any given time, depending on the current workload. Im the PM on many large projects as well. If I ever started feeling like my certifications meant too much in terms of inherent value, I would call one of the PHC guys I've conferred with over the years who have forgotten more about the complexity of pathology and related environmental factors than your average BCMA will ever know, to remember that my titles and certs are not a punctuation on my claims of authority. I don't know you. You probably have an impressive skill set. I've certainly used pics and videos to obtain information and opinions from other arborists, but at the end of the day, it takes on-site diagnosis before any remedial activity can be implemented. That was my original point, and it hasn't changed, even though you've got that very impressive title. Board certified, you say. Again, I'm duly impressed, buddy.

@The-Way-of-the-Arborist Ooh, board certified, with your number and everything. I'm impressed. I guess everything you say is Bible, then. I know several board certified guys. I've helped two of them become real hands on arborists. As with any other cert, it really boils down to the individual. I've got about ten years on you in terms of experience. Im a plant healthcare specialist, a master pruiner, I've estimated commercial projects into the millions, I consult frequently and have written hundreds of arborist reports. I have between seventy and one hundred employees under me at any given time, depending on the current workload. Im the PM on many large projects as well. If I ever started feeling like my certifications meant too much in terms of inherent value, I would call one of the PHC guys I've conferred with over the years who have forgotten more about the complexity of pathology and related environmental factors than your average BCMA will ever know, to remember that my titles and certs are not a punctuation on my claims of authority. I don't know you. You probably have an impressive skill set. I've certainly used pics and videos to obtain information and opinions from other arborists, but at the end of the day, it takes on-site diagnosis before any remedial activity can be implemented. That was my original point, and it hasn't changed, even though you've got that very impressive title. Board certified, you say. Again, I'm duly impressed, buddy.

Absolutely, great point! Most homes I go to are over irrigated. I see so many times people watering right around their trees to make sure they're azaleas make it ... And wind up k***ing the tree 😳 The soil was compacted, hence the vertical mulching, but the irrigation has also been amended and a TON (ish) of organic matter added to the critical root zone. This will help increase the soils' drainage tree-mendously 😉

Your welcome ☺️ try vertical mulching ... Go in a stair step pattern throughout 1.5x the diameter from the trunk to the canopy edge with holes about 6"-8" deep spaced 1.5'-2' apart. To start to completely amend the soil, just spread a very thin layer of compost over the same area! The grass will love it too, and anything else that flows there! And feel free to follow up with me to let me know if that helps. I'd love to know how it goes 👍👍 -Matt-

Tree problem... Solved 👍😝👍 Thanks for the support!!

Glad you liked it!

Not the full video yet, but here's a little timelapse collaboration we did! Enjoy: ua-cam.com/users/shortsGc2nKI8KgLs?feature=share

I try, they don't listen 🤣

Great question! Yes, but it takes a lot ... The tree must be stabilized, preferably using a dynamic staking system to allow movement. This helps the roots develop stronger. Also since the tree would have lost some roots due to breakage when it fell over, it will need some good root stimulant and create a really healthy growing environment within the surrounding soils. Using either an air excavation for or just conventional shovels, the soil must be removed around it to get the roots flare to a good level in the soil. Alternatively, the tree must be dug back out and repositioned at a higher level, but with it being in the ground as long as it has been, I would prefer the first method so as not to damage more roots. Hope that helps and thanks for the great question!

Woohoo!!! ☝️this guy knows how to plant trees!! It was actually container grown, but either way, scoring the edges is CRITICAL! One of the new-ish ANSI A300 standards says to cut the roots on the outside of the root ball which would have helped to get the roots growing strong too. Tree has been in the ground for almost 3 years and never took 😳😳😳

Thanks for the feedback 51,000 lbs of holding capacity on the failed side, and another 30,000 on the remaining sides means it shouldn't fall, although I made sure to disclose the risks, but you're right to worry about the long term survival.... Lifting and bracing the tree was the easy part relative to the ongoing maintenance 😳 while it has already begun producing new foliage, the Client knows the risk of it dying, and we will basically have it on ICU for at least the next 3-5 years!

Woohoo!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Fantastic question! Up to 90% of the feeder roots are in the first six inches of soil, so I usually go no more than six to eight inches deep with a two to three inch auger bit. Hope that helps!

@@ArboristOnDemand Thank you!

​@@oliviaprichard6357 you're welcome, happy to help ☺️

Love it, great to meet a fellow arborist, and especially a fellow Matt 😝 I totally agree and made a few more videos talking about the mulch and planting depth (and width!) ..... should be uploading those here in the next few days. Thanks for the support Ar-bro, God Almighty knows we need it in this terrible industry 👍🥳👍

Right, that's the problem!!! The landscapers informed me that it had been there since for a little over 2 years 😳😳😳

okay, I had to check, and I was wrong ... the tree has actually been there since at least November 2020 according to Google Earth historical view 😲

Great question! On this one we haven't yet, but the plan is to remove the stakes and dig trenches radiating away from the tree to encourage the roots to grow away from the planting hole and allow the water to drain more easily!

Read reply above 😏 This was one of the top companies in the Houston area 😳

Unfortunately it's not quite that simple here since the trees haven't taken root in the 2 years they've been in the ground, and they have them on a regulated drip irrigation. The trees were planted in a hole that was the same size as the root ball, and this is no good for root development. ANSI A300 standards for tree care states that the hole must be 2x-3x the diameter of the root ball of the tree or plant, and this is exactly why .... Roots aren't able to easily push through the soil 😳

Agree wholeheartedly! It's always best to set tree protection zones all the way to the drip line if possible!

@@ArboristOnDemand that was just the way I was taught

Thanks for watching!

Right?!?! Not sure what's wrong with people, but personally I MIGHT trust about 2% of arborists to take care of my trees personally ... I joke and tell people I love what I do, but hate my industry 😝

Excellent question! I'm using MicroLife's "MicroGro Bio Inoculant" as well as "Biopak +" and then feeding those beneficial with a crap-ton (technical arborist term) of organic molasses and humic acid 👍👍

Yes, many problems here ... mulch volcanoes, berms (holding water), overwatering, and they made the planting hole the same diameter as the root ball (needs to be 2x-3x as wide) 😳

Not paclo!?!?! Technically, it i's a synthetic chemical consisting of an organic compound C15H20ClN3O. Hope that helps ☺️

Oh man how true it is.. our soils are so toxic overall!! I had a mentor growing up in this industry that used to tell us {old southern man accent}, " all these idiots are looking up to see what bug or fungus is eating the tree .... Don't they know 95% of problems start in the roots!" He was wise beyond his time, and I've found it's the same... Stress a tree out with a poor growing environment and eventually the pests will find out 😳

And yes, most, if not all epidemic tree pests are from introduced from various forms of overseas and even state to state trading! Here's a quick list: 1. Emerald Ash Borer - originally from Asia, this lil' dude has caused millions and millions of ash tree deaths across North America since its discovery in the U.S. in 2002. 2. Asian Longhorned Beetle: Also from Asia - this beetle infests and kills hardwood trees, including maple, birch, elm, and willow. 3. Gypsy Moth: Originally from Europe, the gypsy moth was introduced to North America in the late 1800s. 4. Redbay Ambrosia Beetle: Another native to Asia, this beetle carries a fungal pathogen that causes laurel wilt disease. 5. Woolly Adelgid: Originally from East Asia, this small lil' critter has severely impacted hemlock trees in the eastern United States.

Yes, the city is held responsible, but so is the contractor (by the city obviously!) In the words of plumbers, fecal matter runs downhill 🤣

@@ArboristOnDemand i seem to live at the bottom of that hill.

Ugh, sorry to hear that! I've found that it's best to plan the landscape appropriately, that way no tree has to be damaged. However, there most often a happy medium that can be found so everyone wins and nobody loses power :-) Just curious what area you're from. Here in Texas the power line company is usually have jurisdiction over that area, the homeowner has next to no say!

Yes it is always more complicated than I have to describe in a 1-minute video! After seeing photos of the trees just prior to removal, and doing a little forensic investigating, it's clear (at least to me) that the trees did not need to be removed, merely pruned 👍👍 Honestly 60% of the power outages were caused by privately-owned trees, so go ahead and share the video and get the word out to all those home/tree owners! (Sorry, shameless plug!)

@@ArboristOnDemand thanks for responding. One of the reasons I mentioned they need to be less considerate is because pruning should be the exception and not the rule. Having just lost four trees myself and working adjacent to the power industry, the rules need to be enforced consistently and constantly. It sucks they were allowed to grow in the first place. I hope we get an update

Trees were there first from 50+ years ago. The power lines came after. With proper maintenance, there would be minimal damage caused during these wind events. Unfortunately, in Texas they do not consistently maintain the lines, especially in smaller municipalities. Just curious why you say that pruning should be the exception instead of the rule? Sounds like you'd prefer them all to be removed, right?

@@ArboristOnDemand I think "prefer" is an uncharitable way of saying I want the guidance in FAC-003-4 to be enforced consistently and constantly. I think if people want trees near the ROW they need to do a better job of maintaining the standard and not giving the electric companies a reason to take down the entire tree.

@@ArboristOnDemand let me add that I think this is particularly sad is that you got involved but it sounds like it was too late. You could have saved the trees but the power company didn't know you were involved. If more people had arborists involved I could probably soften my stance.

Does a random UA-cam short have more authority than some anon poster? No, and he did a piss poor job of showing the power lines were not at risk or that they were outside the ROW.

@CADizzy I would say they do because they're putting themselves out there. They're not just commenting under a screen name.

@@theformalmooshroom9147 I disagree with your conclusion, but I can understand how you got there. I don't have enough information to say if he is correct, but this seems like a video to drive engagement and we'll never hear about the resolution.

I'm a board certified Master arborist and member of the American Society of Consulting arborists .... I've played this game for over two decades. Feel free to read through the comments, I've tried responding to all of them, but I stand behind my work, both on UA-cam and out in the field :-) Truth is truth whether you like and agree with it or not, but of course it's always up to the determination of the courts ultimately 🤣 I'm happy to verify any truth claim you have questions on, just shoot me an email at info@arboristondemand.org 👍👍

I agree, absolutely beautiful wood!!