Removing an overgrown conifer from this front yard!!😲

This conifer tree had been planted too close to the fence and was starting to push the fence over! It was also starting to get a bit messy looking so we decided to remove it and will be replanting with something else.
Hope you enjoy the video and don’t forget to subscribe if you have not already. Thanks everyone 🙂👍#gardening #powertools #yardwork #chainsaw #treefelling

[@DaEternalNoob]

I appreciate how you left the lower branches to shield that little Acer from falling debris. Very thoughtful and professional. Good job.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you👍 Glad you noticed that, it was the only way I could think of protecting it! 😊

[@philtucker1224]

Yes that was clever. It’s always tempting to clear way all the easy reach stuff first, so good shout.👍

[@miriamrighter1666]

very clever! I was amazed that not one branch was damaged on the little acer! @@mdgardenservices7819

[@jeannewheeldon6796]

Looks so much better and bigger now that the conifer has gone. Well done.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you👍

[@annrae1597]

I watched a couple of boys taking out a similar bush ...they left the stumps about 5 feet high so they could dig around the roots and use the trunks to push and loosen them and then cut them with a hand saw so the whole thing was gone.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yeah as you see this one had such a massive stump I would not have dug that out by hand!😅

[@jessicaclasson7477]

Beautiful work! The little decorative tree will thrive now it’s not being overshadowed by the massive conifer. Thanks for sharing!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you very much, the tree will do much better now 👍😊

[@HollyWiebe]

Loved the finished touch with the blower. Nice work.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you😄👍

[@aileensochon7500]

Very nicely done. Controlled and safe, not just hacking at it as some do. 👌

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks 👍 There was a thought process to it!😄

[@dianarostan2550]

L

[@jerijames2876]

my side yard had the same issue. they were messy, but the birds nested in them and i didn't want to take that away from them. i am sure that they come back yearly and have nested there for years. so i just cut the bottoms and cleaned them up. there was still area on top where they can still nest but the bottom half was better after the trimming. i think we tend to not consider the wildlife when making our decisions. i live in America in the hot western region and i try and assist the wildlife here because it is so hot in summer.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I’m not keen on taking trees down unless necessary or customers insist! Unfortunately this one was starting to become a problem and I had already kept it a few years longer! We will replace it with another large growing shrub. I know what you mean though and it’s good to in courage wildlife where we can👍🙂

[@angua65]

I presume it just had to be trimmed properly and regularly. Since it's hot you need as much greenery as you can get, so you get to sit in the shade under the bird's home 😊👍

[@DS-ky9dl]

You did a great job, and the little guy is still with us. Thanks for taking care of him.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes, thank you👍😄

[@cheryleking6543]

You did a great job saving the little 1 near where you were working 😀 Stay Safe watching from Tasmania 🤗🙏👍

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks for watching 👍 Always interesting to hear where people are watching from🙂

[@trevorjarvis3021]

You did a brilliant job there. 👍👏

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Many thanks😊

[@elisae7645]

Awesome job ❤❤❤

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elisae7645]

Great job ❤❤❤

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you 🤗

[@rogeremberson6464]

Many years ago my recently deceased Father planted 5 different conifers in the front garden. Then he decided to put crushed stone down to make maintenance easier, but over the years, even with regular trimming , the conifers began to take over. So last year I decided to get rid of them. thankfully the crushed stone made the job a bit easier, I raked the stone away from the base of the conifers and went to work with a saw cutting down to soil level. The crushed stone is 5 inches thick, so I just raked it back into the holes. The end result is a much brighter front garden, and more light in the house. And all the cuttings went over the fence in the back garden into the woods to create a compost heap, which is breaking down nicely.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Good job👍

[@satisfyingpressurewashing]

🔥🔥🙌🙌

[@jdhtyler]

Garden vacuum removing debris and leaving the stones works for me with my 1990s black decker (none mulching type, leaves do not hit the fan blade - it will suck a drinks can sideways into the bag that was the advert back in the day) when used vertically the stones drop before going into the bag, best done when dry conditions.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Good job👍 always hard clearing debris from stones 😅

[@jeanwalker8276]

Great job 👍

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks 👍

[@turbo.panther]

So the instructions to 'turn left at the big tree' no longer applies then. A bit of a surprise for the locals!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes very true 😆

[@ferretscoutcar]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@janecharlton6780]

Good job .

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks😁

[@DBLG65]

You're gonna need your back for a long time. Bend your knees when you're picking up leaves. Better yet, purchase one of those leaf grabbers. Great work. 👍🏽

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you👍 Funny you say about leaf grabbers I was looking at getting some😊

[@shirleyparr5743]

Nicely done.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you 😊

[@monicateeling810]

Great work ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you! Cheers!🤗

[@user-uw6uv7nb2t]

I wish my lawson cyprus conifers had been sawn down by you Mark. You are so thorough, careful and tidy. I had a terrible mess to clear!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you that’s very kind 😊👍

[@shirleyrobertson8916]

No wonder it's raining, look at all the spiders you have upset. Really appreciate you looking out for that little shrub in front.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I know😄👍

[@swampy1584]

You made that look very straightforward nice job

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks 👍

[@cathtf7957]

Nice work!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you😊

[@amysharp7348]

That was an incredible job you did!!! Excellent!!! 👏👍👊 though it looks like something is trying to choke up that fence too...😳 either way 💯!!!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you! Cheers!🙂

[@billfeldman3234]

Good JOB Looks Nice

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks🙂

[@fideladuruin41]

Well done

[@leecarey4375]

Proper job, that. Great job! Your camera work is awesome!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍 Glad you are enjoying the videos 😊

[@user-nu7jz2dr4h]

Здравствуйте. Отличная работа! ❤❤

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍

[@brianhume4743]

Enjoyed 😉

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I'm glad you did😊👍

[@danajhasalvegas5819]

Terrific job on removing tree

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks😊

[@YardzMowing]

Amazing Work #fellow gardener 👍

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍😄

[@darrenboston342]

Get yourself the small Sthil chainsaw, you need a licence to buy one, but you can work one handed & hold the branches, 14” bar on them & mega powerful👌 Take it hey didn’t want to have the stump ground out then🤔

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I do have a top handle but i was waiting for a part to fix it when I did this job🤷‍♂️👍

[@lindsaygillon]

Very nicely done!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks😀

[@davidgraham22]

It’s amazing how much crap builds up under them grate work mete 😊

[@mdgardenservices7819]

It certainly does! Thanks😊👍

[@merryworld4776]

Great job. Looks really good.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thank you 👍🙂

[@peteacher52]

And a flock of small birds will return at dusk . . . "Oh shit! Where's home?!"

[@johnthelwell3244]

If you had left the main trunks at chest height. Dug around the roots then rocked trunk back and forth they would have been relatively easy to get the roots out. Done it many times over the last 30 years.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes I have also but this one was just a bit too big and would have made a mess of the garden!

[@nigelsimms630]

Also do this but the fence was real close

[@zarrow50]

@@mdgardenservices7819 other option is to make a little seat or bird table

[@jill9119]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kayenash5481]

Well done, those trees are a pain.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

They can be, especially once they get to a certain size👍

[@kayenash5481]

@@mdgardenservices7819 And in the spring, you get a cloud of dust & no good for ashmatics or hayfever sufferers. I'm an Australian & have seen ithe clouds of pollen.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes I know that as I also suffer from hay-fever! I know I picked the wrong career 😆

[@kayenash5481]

@@mdgardenservices7819 lol, you certainly did 😀

[@kayenash5481]

@@mdgardenservices7819 yes once they get up a bit.

[@reneeelias9514]

Too bad that tree is in the wrong place and not in a nature preserve. Wonder how many birds loved that tree.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes unfortunately whoever planted it put it way too close to the boundary fence! 😞

[@randalllaue4042]

They have groups that take things and transplant to other areas... google.

[@sandypratt8951]

💚👍👍👍

[@mdgardenservices7819]

😊👍

[@rositaho9516]

I think hose overgrown plants, shrubs ,should be replaced with new and young ones. Because even if they are trimmed,it looks different from those newly planted ones

[@mdgardenservices7819]

They look much better when they are flowering in the spring time!

[@kennethhume8628]

Most enjoyable video , I like your style , I’ve just subscribed .

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Glad you enjoyed it👍 Thanks😊

[@kristineguetschow9134]

Smile!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

😊

[@mayam1141]

Hello from Galway, Ireland 😉

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Hello there!😊

[@wendymorrison5803]

I expected an easy clearance. I once took down a similar size conifer with a bow saw. A dusty, slow process. But the soft wood branches were easy and even the trunk was eventually defeated.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes and always surprised how much rubbish there is!😅

[@billrobbins5874]

Big tree! Planted some evergreen arborvitae. Didn't know they had such similar problems inside the trees. The needle drop. Ugh, going to pull them out one by one. Looks very nice and you managed to save the beautiful little tree! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-ju9zz3ov3x]

Очень интересное видео, спасибо! 🇺🇦

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍😊

[@Chimp981]

I saw a frog jumping on the ground at 12:37🐸🤭🤭

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I must have missed that!!😆

[@Chimp981]

@@mdgardenservices7819 🤭🤭

[@garrysouthern1439]

obviously no experience should be cutting from top

[@wjf0ne]

I do wish that people who plants trees in their garden didn't plant them just at the boundary line having no thought for their neighbors for when the tree grow and hangs into their space or damages fences. If the likes of a conifer has a spread at the bottom when mature of say twelve feet please have to good grace to consider you neighbor and plant it six feet back from the boundary. This has happened to me and to be honest I cut it back on my side at the boundary line many times, as the trees grew they became lopsided and they had to get tree surgeons in to do some major cutting. Not my fault, why should I lose garden space to give my neighbor more space in their garden. Just a thought.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I totally agree, I hate it when things like this are put up against fences and boundaries! This applies especially in gardens where they have room to plant things to give them room to grow! 😊

[@aceofspades5786]

Tidy job. Any recommends on a leaf mulcher

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍 Leaf mulcher or do you mean blower, mine is a Stihl 😊

[@randalllaue4042]

Donate the tree!!!! Others would love it!!!

[@mdgardenservices7819]

If it was possible!

[@randalllaue4042]

@@mdgardenservices7819 there are groups that come and get things like this... the biggest problem I have with landscaping people is that they destroy things that can be reused, then charge owners for things they already have. Leaves can be used as mulch and not destroying peat soil areas for cash.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I doubt that a conifer tree of this size would move and transplant! Remember they are shallow rooted so very hard to move. The wood from this will be used for my wood burning stove.

[@GoldenHolden79]

“It’s a funny old stump” that’s what she said

[@mdgardenservices7819]

😆

[@rrain3375]

Thankfully the yard is large enough that none of the branches hit the house or any close neighbours.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes I was lucky with this one👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Brilliant job mate I love jobs like this such fun and make a big impact 👍🏼

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks 👍 Yes this one was ok, better than the hedge I’m currently doing😬😅

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@mdgardenservices7819 please say your filming the hedge job would love to see that one aswell Where abouts are you based in the uk mate and which chainsaw are using ie size I’ve only got and ms180 but want to get something alittle bigger

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yeah might film some today, didn’t have time yesterday👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@mdgardenservices7819 I have days like that but try and film little bits where I can I try to get something that I can edit and upload

[@peterstringer3285]

Brilliant job, whatever he quoted it is worth twice!!!

[@territ1231]

Those are easy once you get inside it.

[@LaundryRoomLawnCare]

Good job. You've got to get creative in those tight back yards.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

You got that right! Cheers 👍

[@verenamaharajah6082]

He needs an assistant to remove the cuttings and put them in the truck ready to dispose of.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

It would be nice sometimes 😅👍

[@jtballnuts]

Did you use a chipper for that? If so, how many bags did it fill? Great job 👏

[@mdgardenservices7819]

No not this time! Thanks for watching 👍

[@Dlj71]

Nice job - what model of saw is that? I've got an Ms170..nice little machine.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍 It’s an ms 261 18inc bar😊

[@johnmcneill5076]

nice job mate how many loads was that 2 maybe

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks Actually managed it in one and already had some stuff in there! Mind I could only just shut the doors!😆👍

[@1tonyboat]

A good job . Our neighbor has one right up against our garage its the best part of 50 years old and every year i have to trim it back .I have noticed In high winds it is now starting to loosen the brickwork !!!...would you leave the stump or would you use a agent to rot it down?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍 You can drill holes and put root killer on it but I’m not sure how much quicker it is!

[@stevenbell4053]

@@mdgardenservices7819 quickest way is to remove with stump grinder. 10 min job if you've got one.

[@geraldinepfeiff2016]

A job well down

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks😊👍

[@silkedavid8876]

It suddenly occurred to me, what was first gravel gardens or leaf blowers? Without leaf blowers gravel would soon be overtaken by debris composting, and raking will only result in the gravel mixed up in it.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Not sure but I would be lost without mine now😄 makes life so much easier on gravel and borders👍

[@stuartandrews4344]

Removed a large conifer here last year,ended up having to a hire mini digger to get the roots outs

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes that’s why this stump is staying in ! It would make too much mess!!😬😄

[@iansmartel5473]

@@mdgardenservices7819 Will the stump rot down, or do you help it break down quicker?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

It will rot down 👍

[@russellgilbert6493]

Hi there great video, I’m just getting into gardening for a job but something like this I struggle to get rid of the waste and have to charge foe a skip, can k ask how u get rid of yours please.😊

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks👍 Waste is a nightmare!! Some I take to the local tip. This was a van load, I have a site I can burn but it’s about 45 min’s away from where I work!!😞

[@joshlehan8057]

Could i ask what model blower you use and if you recommend it 🙏👍

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Stihl bg 86 blower and I would definitely recommend it. Very reliable and I use it all the time. I do have a backpack blower but for general day to day work this is easy and light to use😊👍

[@brianbrinn9781]

Had 20+ tall conifers lining my driveway. Blizzard hit and destroyed all of them.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yeah they’re not deep rooted !😬

[@stephensimeson1256]

Right price take that out I hope

[@Saxondog]

You haven't got to keep applying your chainbreak so frequently. Chuck it on if Yuh gonna walk more than 3 paces, especially walking over cut limbs, Yuh gonna put the saw down or you hold the saw with one hand whilst clearing/guiding a cut limbs. Stay safe.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks, yes I did realise this when I watched the footage! Just out of habit I think👍

[@Saxondog]

@@mdgardenservices7819 Better to be safe than sorry, no criticism meant .

[@mdgardenservices7819]

No I totally understand and I always try to work safe! I’m aware that using a chainsaw with one hand is not a good idea. I was trying not to destroy the small acer tree! 😬😅

[@jamesbaker429]

Comes to them all they get to a size and romp away to a full size tree twenty years after planting unless pruned each year to keep small.Plant a small column one for the winter colour.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

So true! Unfortunately this one had done just that! 😬

[@sherrysisney8860]

Subtitles please...thanks. Liked the video.......from SE Kansas 🌻.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@janetneo4272]

The creeper near the fencing should also remove n its look untidy n messy.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

It will be cut back and tidied up👍

[@vamoose1393]

Did you use a chipper with the waste

[@mdgardenservices7819]

No not this time🙂

[@zeferinoarroyo7673]

Could the tree be saved as bonsai material?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Think it might have been a bit big!

[@lisacoleman7330]

Yeah arborvitae tends to do that. Can’t stand them!

[@lisacoleman7330]

I would have lite the thing on fire!

[@debbievogt9881]

Wow you do know how to turn it off.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

What the saw!

[@FATBOY2o12]

Lovely saw ! Interested to know what the removal quote would be for that job ?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks Prices is a subject I’d rather not get into! 😄

[@davidmulgrew3625]

Made a meal of it ?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Just being careful of the fence and shrubs etc🤔

[@zarrow50]

I notice you don't use a chipper?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I do have a small one that I use occasional it is in some of my videos 👍

[@zarrow50]

@@mdgardenservices7819 yes, I have a couple of electric ones

[@tomortale2333]

100% better good to remove that ugly bush... uses tooo much water besides... great job

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Thanks 👍

[@KiaPiaaa]

Please clean the fence line

[@mdgardenservices7819]

I did!

[@artiejohnson703]

Nice Job…..

[@mdgardenservices7819]

👍😊

[@ivanolsen7966]

not too mention being such a fire hazard .....

[@ADF-js9vi]

I hope whatever you replant with you won't set it on the boundary line. 🤨🤨

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Of course not!🤔😆

[@Justaskme781]

I wonder why it started dying from the center

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Conifer tree’s always do this as the growth is so dense no light gets in to the centre of the tree👍

[@outfoxthefox]

Usually bone dry, a newspaper put in and lit you get a great fire. Not recommended though.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

😄

[@brianhume4743]

All the armchair conifer remova experts on here today 😅

[@mdgardenservices7819]

There always are! 😂

[@batmannoso]

Para que senbrarlo si despues lo mataras? Una cosa es podarlos otra ya matarlos.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Sometimes you have to plant new!

[@mariagdaws6083]

❤️🦘🦘🦘❤️

[@Pwecko]

I hate those trees. They're horrible.

[@ks3941]

Why didn't you take down that nasty looking vine growing on fence?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

That will be cut back and retrained now the tree is out of the way!👍

[@timv285]

Looks like a passionflower?

[@mdgardenservices7819]

It’s an evergreen clematis, it will be better in spring once I’ve retrained it!😊👍

[@agrafes6]

It’s a garden, not a yard. You’re English not American. 💂‍♂️🇬🇧

[@mdgardenservices7819]

You are correct but have to also think about my viewers across the pond👍

[@lesleybarclay3085]

Thought you would have taken it down to about 5 feet, just leaving main branches, reverse your van in and rope or chain the branches to it and pull the lot out!.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Would be nice but not sure my van would pull this one out😄

[@molliecoles5182]

Why it's beautiful people don't understand what trees are they concious

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Yes but planted in the wrong place!🤷‍♂️

[@jakesmerth1919]

This guy's voice could put the dead to sleep.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Do I take that as a compliment! 🤔😆

[@rbtkng2438]

I find his voice very relaxing. 😊

[@jakesmerth1919]

@@rbtkng2438 i don't care

[@rbtkng2438]

@@jakesmerth1919 no one cares if you care or not

[@jakesmerth1919]

@@rbtkng2438 whatever you need to tell yourself boss

[@d.renemorgan8848]

Oh good lord is hardly a tree for miles and you're going to cut the only one down that Shields them from the road dirt!! I will never understand people. It was a beautiful tree and if it was in my yard you wouldn't be touching it. I know other people are going to be mad because I said it there I said it. I can't wait to see the dirt in her house after a few months from all that traffic. I would have moved the little tree before I would have gotten rid of the big one. And if you know anything about trees it would likely take another 50 years to get anywhere near the house, not like it has legs

[@karenvaught3995]

Arborvitae grow fast - 3 feet/year - and are inexpensive and common. This one was poorly located - too big for the site.

[@sallynolan5928]

I completely agree with you D. Rene ‘Morgan

[@sallynolan5928]

Well what a shame. Handsome conifer. You could have suggested exposing lower branches and shaping the top. And it would have been easier moving the acer! Garden now bare and featureless in my opinion.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

It would have been too brown if I had done that! Main reason for removing it was because it was pushing the fence over! I’ll be replacing another shrub there👍

[@claudiemillet6564]

c'est nul,, pourquoi vous avez enlever cet arbre? il était beau😡😡😡😡