Don't Waste Your Land

How to make money off of unused land by planting Christmas Trees.
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[@BackwoodsGourmetChannel]

My dad was a forest ranger for my whole life. If probably planted over 1 million pines in my life, most on a tree planter. Planted 250K on one winter break in high school. Great video.

[@stevenbruner6541]

So glad to see the family working together. God bless you, and Happy Easter! Keep up the good work.

[@finnnilssen8647]

Nice and informative video as always. Seem to be commenting on nearly everything you post, but just want you to know that your videos are really inspiring. Its so nice to see you get some help from your wife and son, making this a family project. Id like to give a little shoutout to the ladies at our sides, helping us out in so many ways. If it wasnt for my wife I could never do what I do. Great job, stay safe y'all. - Finn

[@kevinwright8823]

I'm surprised you don't have a post hole digger for the 3 point hitch on your tractor. Works great for planting trees!! I enjoyed the video,Thanks!!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

I am sure Wes would like one...

[@grumpyoldmarine3480]

I think the only thing I would do differently, would be to add a shovel full or maybe two of compost made with chicken manure, just to amend your soil. It will add many nutrients to the soil and help hold the water longer!!!! Go along each spring and put a shovelful or two on each tree to give them some food for the growing season. You will find your tree's love you for it and will probably double in size!!!! The speed that they grow with compost added is amazing!!!! May God bless you and keep you and your family in good health through these trying times!!!!

[@larrynix8097]

Evjoyed this video. We have a Christmas Tree Farm in NW Alabama. Will have to note that we use SAJE’s for shearing. As you get older you need all the mechanical help you can get.

[@chefbgordon8892]

So I lost my house in a forest fire and I was looking for a Eagle Scout project and my neighbor bought a mill smaller than yours but the same company and came up with the idea of cutting down some of my burned trees down and mill the logs into 3/4 inch planks so I could make birdhouse kits for one of my local 1st or 2nd grads student and to also give to my neighbors I have completed this and am very happy with the results and I even got to use the mill very cool machines and can be quite dangerous. We will also be milking out some benches for our house once it’s done being rebuilt and also be milking out a mantle for our fireplace out of some black oak😀

[@menace2584]

That is a good wife to get down on her knees in the dirt to help. Not too many would do that. Happy Easter to you and the family.

[@Kitiwake]

Because she wants to be a wife.

[@falllineridge]

Thanks, Dennis, I’m blessed with a wonderful wife. Happy Easter to y’all as well.

[@drummerdm1016]

Beautiful property, its obvious you value the land. Thank you

[@jewellloding3728]

I have no idea how you find time to go to work with everything you do. Love your videos.

[@trampster7306]

Interesting video Wes! I was wondering part way through if you were going to water them in, and you answered my wondering! Good plan! Best wishes from the UK to all of you, & stay well, stay safe!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

Watering in settles the soil nice and close to the roots giving them a good start. I always water in any plant.

[@joshharp7252]

Love the jeep! Good work Wes!

[@falllineridge]

Thanks man! Appreciate you stopping by.

[@ButlerMillWorks]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@rickharper1497]

Happy Easter, stay safe and God bless you!!!

[@patriots1needed]

Happy Easter. You are giving me ideas. 👍 Well done!

[@patriots1needed]

Forgot to ask. Where do you get yours from?

[@1herbert100]

One thing I know for sure is that when the Lord returns He will find you working in the field. You do amazing things on your farm while working in the medical field at the same time. God Bless and please be safe.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Hello brother Wes! Nice to see you enjoying the spring

[@falllineridge]

Hey Tim! Thanks for stopping by.

[@mydogsmells1733]

Thanks FLR! You always post the most calming yet informative videos. I'm Georgia born and raised but you have the best southern accent by far! :D

[@falllineridge]

Ha! Thanks.

[@GeekboyNC]

He doesn't have an accent as far as I can tell.

[@VincesDIYs]

Nice truck!

[@aryehkasinetz5780]

you might want to try a section with drip irrigation and see if the trees grow bigger faster especially if you irrigate them during the summer months.

[@utester7505]

I remember my dad saying how much hard work those posh hole diggers are, always preferred a regular shovel or a square post hole shovel.

[@usapatriot4513]

That is a great ideal you have too put your available land to use and possibly give others the same ideal besides just growing brush on your land and a good investment for your future income! Oh and as always I think the little fellow in the hat deserves a raise..lol he seems to always set your video off just right! Thanks for sharing your videos with us and God Bless!

[@bubeo1]

That's got to be a chore to decorate every year.

[@mikebrown9718]

First thing, Happy Easter to you and your family! I have three suggestions on planting. When digging the holes, use a tarp or cloth landscaping material to put the dirt on. This will eliminate trying to push the dirt in the hole. Would it help to have some rain barrels down by the trees? Put the barrels on a framed, about 18”-24” add a specked to the barrel and hook a soaking hose. The last thing dealing with deer. Get some Irish Spring bars of soap and cut (shaving) with a pocket knife, putting some shavings by the base of the tree. This does work!

[@falllineridge]

Thanks!

[@dr5674]

Love your videos! Round Up is supposed to be very bad for Honey Bees... at least that's what is all over Google.

[@reecenewton3097]

And for people. Best to wear more protective clothing to keep it off skin, and to spray on windless day, wash clothing separately and boot soles.

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

Good luck on this years trees. Nice to see your family also. Have a GREAT day.

[@jwhodson]

As a pesticide applicator herbicides can be a very helpful too. Put it down on a dry hot day with little wind as possible. I would highly recommend pants and also walk backwards and spray downwind.

[@petemcl99]

Instead of Roundup try a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water with a couple ounces of Dawn dishwashing detergent as a wetting agent. I have found that it works just as well without the risk or cost. Costco usually has white vinegar for under $2 for 1.32 gal. Significantly less expensive too.

[@jakebendel5238]

Just a suggestion sir. if you would use a post hole auger you get loose dirt from a lot less effort . just a suggestion. happy Easter.

[@terryburge6763]

Looks like a whole lot of work. Living in the pacific northwest our ground appears to be a lot harder to plant in plus my place is up and down. Hard for my to get around in. The grass and weeds grow real good and it's hard to keep cut. I'm not sure if I can find those flats of cypress trees around here but I'd like to try. My idea isn't so much growing Christmas trees as just some nice fruit trees like cherry and apples. But having some help with the privacy and cutting down of the noise from the busy road by use would help. Terry

[@galenjohnson2696]

Deer want the resin from evergreen trees to cover the Newly removed velvet. To keep insects from the extremely sensitive bloody antler area until it seals over.

[@kmarch6630]

I always wondered why they practically killed some of my cypress and cedar. Thanks!

[@DawnRedwoodGroves]

Use some sawdust or get some woodchips and spread it around the trees to help with weed control and water usage.

[@David-fv7zg]

Interesting that you say Roundup doesn’t bother them and that supplemental watering isn’t needed yet you have only one successful planting?

[@falllineridge]

As long as rain is in the forecast, you'll be fine. Might have to supplement if you hit a drought. Part of the purpose of the video was to show mistakes. One mistake was not watering them in last year and then we had the drought. As long as you get rain, you're good. Proper application of roundup doesn't hurt them a bit.

[@MrFHLH]

Well done on putting the land to good use, always like to see trees going in the ground, have them on my land as well. Doing the land good the planet to and your pocket as well.

[@meandnature6452]

I feel you! you will thank yourself in the future

[@davidrosowski3161]

The mature trees suck every drop of water from the ground so the new growth trees never establish a good root base...

[@LabRat1029]

I worked at a Christmas tree farm. Shouldnt take more than 6 cuts per tree ;-)

[@funnywolffarm]

Might be a good thing to use your saw dust around the bases of those young trees.

[@watchthe1369]

What I did for years for chores, 3 rows every day made to be Xmassy. You will pay for that root growth later..... A dibble or digging bar worked equally well for us.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice 👍

[@falllineridge]

Mountain View Turning Thanks for stopping by!

[@davidsutton414]

There is an auger attachment for your cordless drill. It will loosen the dirt in a very good way.

[@Aleph-Noll]

didnt know there was something so specific as a christmas tree knife lol

[@kbstone]

auger drill from harbor freight?

[@yackfzay6224]

It's time to set-up a drip systems. Do you have barreled or any containers? Put them under shaded area, to protect the barrels from the sun. Can you rent a wood chippers? Create from to help hold moisture during hot dry year's. Great and all idea projects. How about planting an orchards?

[@practicallyIndependent]

Hey Wes. Havent seen you in a while. Been really busy. Great to see you and hope you are doing well. Your channel has really blown up! Congrats! Happy Easter my friend

[@falllineridge]

Dillons Woodworks Hey Mike! Good to see you around. I figured you’d been busy.

[@americanhottopics7373]

I live about 40 minutes north of Atlanta. I was wondering what part of GA you live in? Looks like the lower part from the terrain. Just curious. Great videos!

[@craigsudman4556]

Nice job Wes, how long to harvest...six years total? Ann says that she was glad you switched to a shovel as her back was hurting watching you use that post hole digger. Great video, thumbs up.

[@falllineridge]

Craig Sudman 4-5 years, they grow fast!

[@jimmysquires5093]

I would suggest using a compost tea rather than straight water. Will build the soil, feed then tree and would not cost anymore time. Hit them again in the mid-summer.

[@billbentz44]

Another good video. Always enjoy your content,informative and entertaining. Looked like a nice family day on the farm. Keep up the good work, stay safe and healthy. The only sad point is your use of your ' best friend' roundup, please stop poisoning the planet with that stuff.

[@kgzkgzovich3849]

good to see your work for the good of nature bro👍🇰🇬

[@timmcneil906]

My family and I are considering buying some wooded acreage in North Carolina to build our homes on and also sell some of the trees for lumber. I like the mills I’ve seen on your videos, my question is how long does milled pine have to dry before it can be used for construction?

[@falllineridge]

Tim McNeil For construction you need 12-14% moisture content or lower. If you want to use it for construction you might need to have it inspected first. Laws vary. Thanks for watching!

[@timmcneil906]

Fall Line Ridge Thanks for the response. I was able to locate my moisture meter today. (I’m a former termite inspector and it was a tool of the trade.) The property we’re looking at, is mostly loblolly pine, about 112-114 acres. I sure hope you don’t mind me picking your brain, as most of the property will be forest for profit, about how long does it take for these pines to mature enough for harvesting? Also, do you know of any firms that rent those amazing portable sawmills?

[@juanmorse50]

I am not an expect, but is there another option than Round-Up?

[@garygilbert1440]

Wes just hope we don't get any of those 90+ degree days/weeks this year in May. It was bad last year. Best of luck on the trees, etc.

[@kevincameron8437]

Pretty cool. Have you thought about a small powered auger? I see landscape companies using them to mass plant flower beds? They’re a little smaller than a chainsaw. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@falllineridge]

Kevin Cameron Lots have suggested that. I might have to look into one. Thanks!

[@bobf12]

One of these days your gonna have to give Mrs. FLR a proper name. lol.

[@rudygtrz]

you should wear a mask when you spray Roundup.

[@hughgriffiths5837]

I haven’t heard of Cyprus as Christmas trees before? In Vermont they’re all balsam and Frazier fir and spruce. Wonder if there’s a different variety of heat resistant spruce or fir that might persist in your climate. Thx for the video!

[@braakiamonkly9169]

AAcckkk .. Love the video but safety cat would disprove on no leg guards when trimming the trees.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Mark it with spray paint and you can start on far in with a pto tractor auger and run through it quickly and come back with trees.

[@falllineridge]

Thanks for the tip!

[@harryellingsworth8302]

Nice I like planting trees, Christmas Trees

[@boykintreeservice]

Do a video on the history of that jeep you have.

[@falllineridge]

Planning on it!

[@boykintreeservice]

Had a CJ5 many years ago, what I would do to have it back.

[@trampster7306]

@@falllineridge Good one Wes! I'm on my 3rd Jeep of the Grand Cherokee variety here in UK! 👍👍

[@davidbarrett7767]

Happy Easter, the t9mp is empty, He is risen!

[@terrynaude284]

David Barrett Amen! He's our King.

[@hannesm4055]

Amen

[@pauljanke3547]

don't use round-up - dangerous stuff

[@wesleybusbin]

Christmas tree farming is one of the hardest farming you can do. I own a Christmas tree farm. While some folks do like these trees. But if you can’t grow or buy precut Frazier fur trees your not gonna make it

[@falllineridge]

That might be true in your area, but there are many tree farms in my region that grow and sell these trees with great success.

[@wesleybusbin]

Fall Line Ridge it all depends on where you live. I don’t live in a Frazier fur climate. If you do your golden.

[@jeffselchow5719]

I saw a video here on KZbin a while back, of a guy wielding 2 of those trimming before harvesting, man he was fast and good with them.

[@falllineridge]

I've seen that video. Very impressive!

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

I would think that cutting the tree's leader (central stem) would make the tree bush out, and almost stop growing upward.

[@garylee190]

Nice video. What routine do you follow regarding trimming? How often?

[@jimp.4531]

it's about time, you planted us an hour ago, NEED A DRINK OF WATER, PLEASE. HEHEHEHE

[@robertpilkington4442]

In the uk we have what is called border spade it would fetch the hole out in a few seconds, it is sharp and light not like the post hole digger or the cumbersomeheart shovel you use.

[@falllineridge]

Robert Pilkington Thanks!

[@brucewelty7684]

22 LR's @50yds will help the deer issue AND offer some tasty jerky!

[@michelewalters9421]

Goid morning - Would an auger that you use with a drill work? Thanks Michele

[@WilliamWBG]

Time to buy a post hole digger for tractor

[@suptjud]

My dad planted Christmas trees on some unused land back in the fifties. For every one tree he sold four were stolen. He have up

[@Aleph-Noll]

did he own the land?

[@ciakmovies1914]

Hi there. Could you please share where do you buy those liners for just 80 cents, please, thank you

[@glg3945]

No Roundup!🤢🤮😱

[@russsherwood5978]

nope i dont plant ever green trees, i only plant fruit trees or nut trees or white oaks, to many ever green trees already,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed

[@markb1487]

You do know you can take cuttings from the ones you've already got,, rather than buy in,,,, root powder for your cuttings,, decent potting compost,, and away you go,,,

[@falllineridge]

Yes, but at 80-85 cents a piece, with already established roots, it's not a huge investment and it's a great time saver. Plus I get trees with good root balls already established.

[@myfranciefinds2214]

Where do you buy them at? And can you grow them in Texas Central Texas? I would love to plant Christmas trees or pecan trees help please! Thank you hope y’all have a great Easter!

[@falllineridge]

Myfranciefinds There’s a local nursery here that has them...or you could order them online. I’m not sure if they grow in your area or not. Check your hardiness zone and compare it to Murrays and that should tell you.

[@gercekler9129]

Why you do et planting to fruit tres like almond tre etc

[@peterwagenknecht9797]

Why don't u put a single ripper on the back of your tractor and rip the row and just plant the trees in that row, it would be much less labour intensive and the dirt would be loose to help the roots establish

[@rudygtrz]

add nutrient in the water for better growth

[@matthewboyd3297]

When you water in the trees add a little Medina has to grow

[@brentcrowder976]

What company did you get your trees from?

[@althaf0783]

Love from 🇮🇳

[@crassiuscurio2746]

Read about allelopathy. It may be one of the reasons why your trees died. P.S. Nice work)

[@randalltarlton4033]

Happy Easter

[@na3kh461]

what you with with the cutting? if i were you I will use those cutting to distill the oil out and you can sell the oil as Christmas oil. for extra income.

[@AndyM.]

That is a cool old Jeep!! CJ5???

[@falllineridge]

Yessir, 1976.

[@AndyM.]

@@falllineridge SWEEEEEEEET!!!

[@helder4u]

only wish you did not use poison on the soil

[@terryburge6763]

Water in only once when planted, not several time? Terry

[@falllineridge]

If it gets dry you should definitely water more, but if you get some regular rain you'll be ok. These trees are pretty hardy after they get established.

[@zxvats]

How much land do you own ?

[@cristyanarvisais2465]

Cat Stevens the year of the cat

[@WillowRunMills]

I have a 300 acre farm and we have talked about this for years. This year before the virus bs we were supposed to get hundreds of trees planted for frees. There is a program that the state will come in and plant them and supply the tree tubes. Also there is another program where they will plant a wild flower meadow for my bees

[@SB-cm7db]

How much land do you guys have?

[@abeer.fatima9453]

I love you all time bro

[@brydonlidle9283]

Do the deer give you any problems?

[@falllineridge]

Brydon Lidle Yes, they like to rub their antlers on them.

[@larryboyle590]

Don’t know if I missed it but what are you going to do with all those trees?

[@falllineridge]

Larry Boyle Sell them as Christmas trees.

[@larryboyle590]

Fall Line Ridge okay now it makes sense.

[@charitablemiraclebeekeeper1200]

Plant some fruit trees

[@kmarch6630]

Roundup 👎

[@pup734]

how about an auger for your tractor sure would be faster LOL

[@falllineridge]

Larry Downes No joke!