Another category for videos could be the psychology of excellent customer service, I really like how you speak respectfully about clients goals and trying to include them in good decision making so they feel like they are a party to important decision making. Wish you were up in Canada, I'd hire you and your well trained team!
Just wanted to say thank you for doing these videos and your channel. I have lived in a rural area my entire life and own property and you sharing your knowledge helps my wife and myself make good or better decisions about our trees which I personally enjoy taking care of. I also appreciate and enjoy your attitude of good stewardship. Thanks again looking forward to the next video.
I look at the topic of ants running through your work "red thread" As a specialist in the field of pesticides, I can say that chemical treatments are complex but if there is time, then there are solutions. These include, for example, 4th generation pyrethroids and regulators of chitin synthesis.
When I worked with mu uncle back in 65 doing tree work, I was the ground man. My uncle told me when a tree has 3 or more cables to support the tree it's time for the tree to be brought all the way down to ground level. Historical tree? He did one of those on private property and the homeowner wanted it gone and everything went fine for one hour until the head of the tree department showed up and told my uncle 147 feet up in the tree he couldn't take it down. He started climbing down and just his weight started a 42 inch diameter trunk stared cracking loudly. My uncle grabbed onto another trunk just as the one he was on broke off and came down in the middle of the street after looking the trunk over the insides of it were 90 percent rotted my uncle just looked at him then the homeowner came out and told the head of the tree department " you try to interfere with my tree guy one more time and I'm getting my shotgun! " He called the cops, the cop took one look at the tree trunk in the middle of the road and told the tree department guy if you don't want to help get off the street. My uncle and I finished the tree 4 days later., brought it all the way to the grass. The local historians were apoplectic over the loss of the tree 237 years old. When a woman walked up to me and said you killed it! My reply was I haven't been in the tree I'm just the ground man, why? You that lonely? She went red in the face and tried to say something but couldn't. She left without a word. When we broke for lunch he asked what I said? I have never seen him laugh so long as that day.
Nothing lives forever I guess. Last year we removed some huge grapevines from a huge willow tree, this year the high winds snapped one of the larger branches. So essentially nature had done some cable work, and we removed that support with out lightening the load.
I'm not an arborist, but I love watching your videos. I've been trying to take care of the young oaks in my yard and it's always amazing to see one of these old monsters. Any before and after footage on this one?
Get a backpack sprayer, mix 4 tablespoons Neem Oil same of dishwashing soap to a gallon of hot water and spray will kill the ants without being toxic to the environment- I did say this in a previous ant video.
This will kill the ants it gets on but most likely won’t kill the colony. There are some new baits out with new bait stations that will kill the whole colony. Cheers
Have you heard anything on the historic tree as of late. Is it still standing or has it succumbed to the elements? It been 6 years but I’m curious how it’s doing?
Blair, I have a general question about cableing, but first this observation: Here in the "South", there are those grand old trees whose limbs have grown downward towards the ground with some graceful curves that get near or even go along the ground then curve back upward. If these stately old trees had been cabled early on, we wouldn't have such lovely specimens today. I have never seen any trees around here that have been cabled...so why do I see a lot of trees in your videos that have been cabled..some a little bit...and others literally engulfed with cables...?? Is it perhaps that these trees that are cabled have grown so fast that the limbs would have broken off if not cabled? Or is it because people have tried to contain the diameter of the tree itself and not allow the tree to grow outward into it's own shape? Or perhaps people that have more money than common sense, or any appreciation for Nature try, and make their landscape as sterile & controlled as their own lives? Ya see...I just don't know and it perplexes me.
marbleman52 I believe that most of the old cable jobs were done by a few “specialist” Tree companies. Because there is a high income population here, (and not a lot of common sense), many people were sold unneeded work. Scare tactics and pushing the job profits. Not always of course but often. Almost every old oak in a yard is cabled.
Thanks, Blair. I was kinda trying to give some benefit of the doubt to some of the cabling jobs...LOL..!! But it does seem to be a reality that having lots of money doesn't automatically mean that one has a lot of common sense or knowledge about other things other than what one does for a living. Oh, there are always exceptions, I know that, but I would wager that that's what it is....the occasional exception. Oh well....an interesting dilemma you showed us...with no perfect solution.
Hey Blaire, can you turn down the volume a bit? At certain points of the video the sounded a bit distorted a bit. Great videos as always otherwise! Very interesting tree
Erlend Greulich Frontier Big Wood Climber best to leave it as is.. while it is not good, drilling a drain is much worse. Filling just hides the problem.
I see a lot of (I'm assuming invasive) vines here in Western Oregon growing up the trunks of countless rather substantial trees (cottonwoods, alders, maples). What are the effects of these vines, other than the demise of the tree? I have cut these vines near the bases of some trees, but it appears the vines (English ivy, I think) are winning, regardless.
You mentioned the live suckers in your decision not to prove the limb all the way back. Is that because you hope to train some of them to become larger lateral branches? If not, how did they affect your decision?
Not answering for Blair, but I know for myself, if I have long, dead/hollow limbs that might really be taken all the way back, I often only take them halfway, or two-thirds back, if a large sucker is present. Not to train, or for the long term - just for a year or two, or three, to limit the amount of shock via loss of transpiration. Obviously, this is only applicable where the sucker will not explode and outweigh itself too too rapidly. Again, not answering for the Man...just my 2¢...
Jack Short hopefully they will survive but more importantly it’s about not making a large wound near the all important support post. Trying to keep the decay as far back as possible.
I have a huge Oak in FL at a new house where we do not know people and am having a hardtime finding a good arborist. What are the best questions to ask an arborist to find a really good one?
Start by asking if they are Certified with the ISA. Then ask for references or trees you can drive by and look at. Understanding proper tree care yourself will go a long way. Keep watching my videos
Because of Agrifolia's beauty, would not matter to owners if was a short lived Poplar like Cottonwood. Seeing that California field Oak may only live half as long as a common American Elm or even Green Ash from the Midwest. With Red Oak living out 185-250 years at best. And now facing Oak wilt, we may be last to see specimens reach such true maturity ages. Too bad here in USA we do not practice Coppice "singling" or Retrenching of America's old legacy class trees. Like UK commonly practices, keeping old Hardwoods around for some 2500 years. By utilizing revitalized juvenile growth rate to regrow whole new main crown, produced after harshly pruning limbs back to their low wide trunk. Your states version of Evergreen "Live Oak" may not respond to such Arboricultural methods, and tree owners would certainly not put up with loosing crown and wait for it to grow back.
@@arboristBlairGlenn i dont disagree with that but a tree thats to the point where the tree can't support its own limbs weight needs to be reduced until it can support its own limbs.
@@arboristBlairGlenn that seems a bit counterproductive to human life and property rights. Whats the administrative process of removing a tree like this?
@@chasingthefish9042 I agree that the cities have taken the decision process out of the hands of the professionals but if we write a conclusive Arborist report, a permit is generally approved.
From what I can see someone would have to present and awful strong argument for prolonging the death of that tree even then I'd probably tell them to get someone else to do it. That being said is based on what i'm seeing in this video and also if didn't feel it it would be worth it to buy it sometime I'd want them to get someone who's heart was in it
Damon Reuning they realize the tree is in the very last stages of its life and nothing is built under or near it. Some day, I expect the big clean up call.
Why are you trying to justify leaving a thoroughly hazardous situation in place? What does it do for the clients insurance rates to have something like that present? I heard you give a very good reason why it should have been taken down 25 years ago. Death is part of the life cycle of all things including trees.
Dan Rossell Dan, I’m not trying to “justify” this situation. I am painting a picture of what tree owners go through and emotional decisions they need to come to grips with. Nothing in this business is simple black and white.
Here again Blair, You have no clue! It's really funny you are always looking up! Trees have roots and you must understand the entire system, You want the ants gone? I can do that! But they are feeding off the dead wood, that's what they do. But if you remotely think your pruning can save anything you are crazy.
Another category for videos could be the psychology of excellent customer service, I really like how you speak respectfully about clients goals and trying to include them in good decision making so they feel like they are a party to important decision making. Wish you were up in Canada, I'd hire you and your well trained team!
Just wanted to say thank you for doing these videos and your channel. I have lived in a rural area my entire life and own property and you sharing your knowledge helps my wife and myself make good or better decisions about our trees which I personally enjoy taking care of. I also appreciate and enjoy your attitude of good stewardship. Thanks again looking forward to the next video.
I can't say this often enough...I just love your videos. Never stop.
Ruthless Goat I’m glad to be appreciated! Thanks Goat
@@arboristBlairGlenn 😎 And if you are ever in the area...mi casa es su casa I'm here in Loveland, Co.
really enjoying the education and time n effort you put into your videos ..
VERY very helpful, thoughtful, educational !!
George Ray kind words, thanks
Great analysation, and work!
Excellent educational video as always! Thank you.
Pat Spencer yep !verry good content. 😊
Pat Spencer 👍🏻
I ditto Pat's comment. I always enjoy the videos. Thanks Blair.
Richard H Fehrenback II many thanks for your continued support of my efforts.
Well, it took only this single video to convince me to subscribe. Very well done. I look forward to viewing more of your videos.
Walter Holland Thanks Walter. Welcome!
I look at the topic of ants running through your work "red thread"
As a specialist in the field of pesticides, I can say that chemical treatments are complex but if there is time, then there are solutions.
These include, for example, 4th generation pyrethroids and regulators of chitin synthesis.
Great video. Very educational!
Jonathan Knighton thank you
When I worked with mu uncle back in 65 doing tree work, I was the ground man. My uncle told me when a tree has 3 or more cables to support the tree it's time for the tree to be brought all the way down to ground level.
Historical tree? He did one of those on private property and the homeowner wanted it gone and everything went fine for one hour until the head of the tree department showed up and told my uncle 147 feet up in the tree he couldn't take it down. He started climbing down and just his weight started a 42 inch diameter trunk stared cracking loudly. My uncle grabbed onto another trunk just as the one he was on broke off and came down in the middle of the street after looking the trunk over the insides of it were 90 percent rotted my uncle just looked at him then the homeowner came out and told the head of the tree department " you try to interfere with my tree guy one more time and I'm getting my shotgun! "
He called the cops, the cop took one look at the tree trunk in the middle of the road and told the tree department guy if you don't want to help get off the street. My uncle and I finished the tree 4 days later., brought it all the way to the grass.
The local historians were apoplectic over the loss of the tree 237 years old. When a woman walked up to me and said you killed it!
My reply was I haven't been in the tree I'm just the ground man, why? You that lonely?
She went red in the face and tried to say something but couldn't. She left without a word. When we broke for lunch he asked what I said? I have never seen him laugh so long as that day.
James Shanks good story, thanks
Please make a part 2. :-)
We did much of the work yesterday and finishing today.
Hello Blair, interesting Oak! Love to watch what kinda tree issues you have in CA. It'd be terrible to see this beautiful tree cut down
rocky affair thanks for commenting
Nothing lives forever I guess.
Last year we removed some huge grapevines from a huge willow tree, this year the high winds snapped one of the larger branches.
So essentially nature had done some cable work, and we removed that support with out lightening the load.
That ant's nest was scary!!!
Bruno Bonomo and painful!
I'm not an arborist, but I love watching your videos. I've been trying to take care of the young oaks in my yard and it's always amazing to see one of these old monsters. Any before and after footage on this one?
Working on the tree today. Raining hard so we will see how it goes.
Need to add an anteater to your crew.
I have never ever seen so many Ants!!!
I would love to see a video of you talking over the options with the owners sometime (with their permission of course).
Ravix of that might be awkward. I have a hard enough time talking to the camera if my guys are around.
The number of ants there was ridiculous! Wouldn't wanna cut that.
Get a backpack sprayer, mix 4 tablespoons Neem Oil same of dishwashing soap to a gallon of hot water and spray will kill the ants without being toxic to the environment- I did say this in a previous ant video.
Linda Andrews it was a surprise- again.
This will kill the ants it gets on but most likely won’t kill the colony. There are some new baits out with new bait stations that will kill the whole colony. Cheers
Have you heard anything on the historic tree as of late. Is it still standing or has it succumbed to the elements? It been 6 years but I’m curious how it’s doing?
I wonder how this lovely old tree would have fared without the old style posts and wires? What are you're thoughts Blair?
Hedge hog good question. I wish I had more history
I like the new intro! Maybe the bacon could be the closer...
Brett Huet I try to mix things up a bit. If anything, I’m unpredictable
We love your videos Blair. Keep up the great work. You have a very impactful platform with your videos.
Brett Huet , Thanks Brett. Trees are not a topic that many people pay attention to.
First from Germany. Greetings!
Mann mit Hund back at ya mate!
The ants pouring out of that tree was phenomenal! What did you end up doing with that tree? Thanks and thanks for the videos.
Duncan MacKenzie working on it today
Raid! A tree full of fire ants, would not want to be there. It does look like it could self destruct. Thanks for sharing.
How do oaks like that grow in the wild? Do the limbs send out roots when they meet ground?
Blair, I have a general question about cableing, but first this observation: Here in the "South", there are those grand old trees whose limbs have grown downward towards the ground with some graceful curves that get near or even go along the ground then curve back upward. If these stately old trees had been cabled early on, we wouldn't have such lovely specimens today. I have never seen any trees around here that have been cabled...so why do I see a lot of trees in your videos that have been cabled..some a little bit...and others literally engulfed with cables...?? Is it perhaps that these trees that are cabled have grown so fast that the limbs would have broken off if not cabled? Or is it because people have tried to contain the diameter of the tree itself and not allow the tree to grow outward into it's own shape? Or perhaps people that have more money than common sense, or any appreciation for Nature try, and make their landscape as sterile & controlled as their own lives? Ya see...I just don't know and it perplexes me.
marbleman52 I believe that most of the old cable jobs were done by a few “specialist” Tree companies. Because there is a high income population here, (and not a lot of common sense), many people were sold unneeded work. Scare tactics and pushing the job profits. Not always of course but often. Almost every old oak in a yard is cabled.
Thanks, Blair. I was kinda trying to give some benefit of the doubt to some of the cabling jobs...LOL..!! But it does seem to be a reality that having lots of money doesn't automatically mean that one has a lot of common sense or knowledge about other things other than what one does for a living. Oh, there are always exceptions, I know that, but I would wager that that's what it is....the occasional exception. Oh well....an interesting dilemma you showed us...with no perfect solution.
Hey Blaire, can you turn down the volume a bit? At certain points of the video the sounded a bit distorted a bit. Great videos as always otherwise! Very interesting tree
Can’t get it all correct.
arboristBlairGlenn have you tried moving your microphone away a little bit when recording?
Poebat I have a hearing difficulty so I can’t always get that part of the edit right. Too many years of machinery
arboristBlairGlenn It's okay :) your videos a great regardless
Sir, what was the decision in regards to the water pocket. Kind regards
Erlend Greulich Frontier Big Wood Climber best to leave it as is.. while it is not good, drilling a drain is much worse. Filling just hides the problem.
I see a lot of (I'm assuming invasive) vines here in Western Oregon growing up the trunks of countless rather substantial trees (cottonwoods, alders, maples). What are the effects of these vines, other than the demise of the tree? I have cut these vines near the bases of some trees, but it appears the vines (English ivy, I think) are winning, regardless.
Goats are the answer
You mentioned the live suckers in your decision not to prove the limb all the way back. Is that because you hope to train some of them to become larger lateral branches? If not, how did they affect your decision?
Not answering for Blair, but I know for myself, if I have long, dead/hollow limbs that might really be taken all the way back, I often only take them halfway, or two-thirds back, if a large sucker is present. Not to train, or for the long term - just for a year or two, or three, to limit the amount of shock via loss of transpiration. Obviously, this is only applicable where the sucker will not explode and outweigh itself too too rapidly. Again, not answering for the Man...just my 2¢...
Jack Short hopefully they will survive but more importantly it’s about not making a large wound near the all important support post. Trying to keep the decay as far back as possible.
Ah okay, thanks for the wonderful video! And thanks both for your responses.
Blair - Yes! The distancing! Funny, I've had to explain that to clients a zillion times, but forgot about that here, Lol😂
Jack Short - Is that you in the avatar? Want a job pulling brush???💰💲
I have a huge Oak in FL at a new house where we do not know people and am having a hardtime finding a good arborist. What are the best questions to ask an arborist to find a really good one?
Start by asking if they are Certified with the ISA. Then ask for references or trees you can drive by and look at. Understanding proper tree care yourself will go a long way. Keep watching my videos
Because of Agrifolia's beauty, would not matter to owners if was a short lived Poplar like Cottonwood. Seeing that California field Oak may only live half as long as a common American Elm or even Green Ash from the Midwest. With Red Oak living out 185-250 years at best. And now facing Oak wilt, we may be last to see specimens reach such true maturity ages. Too bad here in USA we do not practice Coppice "singling" or Retrenching of America's old legacy class trees. Like UK commonly practices, keeping old Hardwoods around for some 2500 years. By utilizing revitalized juvenile growth rate to regrow whole new main crown, produced after harshly pruning limbs back to their low wide trunk. Your states version of Evergreen "Live Oak" may not respond to such Arboricultural methods, and tree owners would certainly not put up with loosing crown and wait for it to grow back.
Blair, just a thought which came to my mind, but do clients also understand the safety issues about the trees?
Richard H Fehrenback II I explain the hazards but do they understand? Humm,
Seen posted in an auto shop: "I can explain it for you, but I can't understand it for you" :)
When you are putting cables in a tree you need to cut it down. At the very least you need to cut that branch back
Take each individual tree as a unique issue to deal with. Nothing is black or white.
@@arboristBlairGlenn i dont disagree with that but a tree thats to the point where the tree can't support its own limbs weight needs to be reduced until it can support its own limbs.
@@chasingthefish9042 we have tree protection ordinances that make removals more difficult.
@@arboristBlairGlenn that seems a bit counterproductive to human life and property rights.
Whats the administrative process of removing a tree like this?
@@chasingthefish9042 I agree that the cities have taken the decision process out of the hands of the professionals but if we write a conclusive Arborist report, a permit is generally approved.
There goes that bird singing again,the second bird sound in the intro. Can someone please tell me the species? Sounds like a thrush to english ears.
Hedge hog blue Jay first and an (merle d 'Amérique second
Hedge hog what bird? 🙄
Thank you,a thrush it was then :)
From what I can see someone would have to present and awful strong argument for prolonging the death of that tree even then I'd probably tell them to get someone else to do it. That being said is based on what i'm seeing in this video and also if didn't feel it it would be worth it to buy it sometime I'd want them to get someone who's heart was in it
Damon Reuning they realize the tree is in the very last stages of its life and nothing is built under or near it. Some day, I expect the big clean up call.
Look at that old sentinel!
Ravix of she’s the great, great grandmother of the surrounding oak forest.
Tree needs to be put out of its misery it's a lawsuit waiting to happen
Why are you trying to justify leaving a thoroughly hazardous situation in place? What does it do for the clients insurance rates to have something like that present? I heard you give a very good reason why it should have been taken down 25 years ago. Death is part of the life cycle of all things including trees.
Dan Rossell Dan, I’m not trying to “justify” this situation. I am painting a picture of what tree owners go through and emotional decisions they need to come to grips with. Nothing in this business is simple black and white.
yea - no bacon!
I switch them up
i was kidding. i don't like bacon but i get the reference to the hi sierra!
Here again Blair,
You have no clue! It's really funny you are always looking up! Trees have roots and you must understand the entire system, You want the ants gone? I can do that! But they are feeding off the dead wood, that's what they do. But if you remotely think your pruning can save anything you are crazy.