Tree decisions in a complex

[@michaelkline3972]

Blair, you are amazing. I'm a landscape contractor and I honestly feel like I should get my continued education credits for this content! Thank you!

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

If I offered tests to quantify knowledge, then the ISA might allow it but at the end of the day, knowledge is power

[@h.i.m.dishonmaurice2599]

I'm pretty sure I will never do tree work in your neck of the woods Glenn, but your education (to me) over the years has fostered such a greater appreciation for trees and tree care. In spite of your low view count, please know that there are those who know you to be invaluable. Thank you Glenn. Dio Ontario Canada

[@JakeMitchell1]

I really love your videos. Thank u for the education!

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

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[@localchipper4485]

So many excellent examples in one video.

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

@@localchipper4485 thank you

[@LisaG-fu9zp]

Goooood Morrrning to you too !

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Hey Lisa. Sunrises like this just make my whole day better!

[@LisaG-fu9zp]

@@arboristBlairGlenn Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonkohler-zz7mw]

cost of living in my area isn't as high as in your area, but it's rising because folks are fleeing TO my region to escape regions like yours. something I see here that compounds the problem you illustrate is that permits for tree removals are difficult (and occasionally impossible) to acquire... bad initial decisions often necessitate future bad decisions. one can only hope that videos like yours influence proper future Tree Decisions.. thanks for sharing

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

@@jasonkohler-zz7mw thanks Jason. I’m trying hard with these videos but most folks just don’t care. If I can show how it affects the pocketbook, they may listen. I do appreciate your continued support. The next video coming tomorrow is a good one👍🏻👍🏻

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

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[@kirkshar]

I have five large Magnolia trees in the island by my front door. They are beautiful, but now, when they're dropping their cones, they are a literal Pain! The cones are sharp and hard to gather. The one good thing is that they smell amazing when put through the chipper. I use them as mulch, but could sell them as potpourri!

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

@@kirkshar all trees have pros and cons. Most of my clients who have southern magnolia feel the same way you do. Evergreen but ever messy! Great shade, great flowers but a great big mess. You can clean it all up and it’s a mess again the next day.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Does the HOA have copies of the original landscaping plan? Do they ever spend the time and money to actually correct the issues? Some of the trees seem overwhelmingly large given proximity to buildings PS - my pet peeve is the trees the city choose for various streets in the area. Some are wonderful in the neighborhood, some are a pain.

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

@@williamlloyd3769 time is the tool that helps us realize which trees are mistakes. Now if we can only learn

[@dankotos61]

I'm surprised at the insurance companies with those trees so close to those buildings

[@jenkinseric2]

I have seen the strawberry tree but never heard that name. What we call arbutus you call madrone. Names are fun

[@DaveBennett]

Digging could be an armadillo. We've seen that in our area of Eastern Kansas recently.

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

@@DaveBennett don’t have those here. In fact, other than a zoo, I have never seen an armadillo. Kansas? Never been there either😊

[@hippiebits2071]

@@arboristBlairGlenn LoL I once made that exact statement to a room full of Texans and was met with unbelievable surprise that a zoo would even display them. Ironically, I later only saw ONE while living in the state in spite of them being very common. Their behavior is probably very different than you might imagine. When startled they bounce a few FEET into the air and they are very swift runners. Fascinating animals! I had always imagined them to be a more sedate species like some sort of armored opossum equivalent. ***I just looked it up- capable of speeds up to 30 mph!!!

[@elffirrdesign2063]

No most likely California Grey Bear (racoon)

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

@ in our area, my guess is raccoons dig up the lawn looking for grubs. There is a creek nearby and an open space corridor at the edge of this complex. The wildlife need to live somewhere.

[@DaveBennett]

@ we never had them here until 2 years ago. Climate change has changed their range.

[@LisaG-fu9zp]

Sycamore's get enormous

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Yes they can!

[@LisaG-fu9zp]

​@@arboristBlairGlenn When I walk the river bottoms here the Sycamore's are well over 65 to 70 feet or taller. I use them as landmarks for when I go Morel mushroom hunting in the Spring. They are the tallest.

[@ElectricityTaster]

The concept of HOAs and gated communities makes me shudder. There is something deeply wrong about the whole idea and I can't quite put my finger on it.