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Caught my next door neighbor trying to top his pine tree with a handsaw
Yesterday, I saw my neighbor on a ladder with a handsaw, trying to top his pine tree. I rushed over and stopped him. He wanted to save money and thought it was simple. I told him topping harms trees and is unsafe if you're not trained. Lately, I notice more folks attempting their own tree care. This trend worries me because it leads to accidents and damaged trees. As arborists, we might need to educate our communities better. A brief chat can prevent a lot of trouble.
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abby_fisher7mo ago
Topping harms trees, like my friend's pine that died after he cut it.
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the_nora7mo ago
Wow, I used to think it was just a trim. Seeing my neighbor's tree go totally dead after they topped it changed my mind for good.
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bell.felix7mo ago
Damn, that's brutal. I once killed a fern by putting it in direct sun, totally fried the thing.
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rowanw916mo ago
Seriously? It's just cutting some branches. Trees are tough, they bounce back from way worse.
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