I love the picture with 811 number. We recently had a neighbor dig up a gas line without calling 811. He got fined and they spent 18 hours putting in new pipe throughout the night.
Don - Yes! Utility locates are VERY important. We had a gas-line severed by a contractor (even with a locate) and I severed my neighbors phone line (in multiple places ;~) relocating our shared fence. Call BEFORE you dig!
Bruce - my lack of discussing the root flair was an oversight on my part - which in retrospect is perhaps the most important detail of all. It may be a $2K hole, but if the tree thrives (as it appears to be) - it will have been worth it!
really liked how you show alot of care for your tree before planting it , just one thing i would not recommend doing is putting wood chip in with your soil just add any wood chips to the top of area when done, and also try to bury p.v.c.pipe below root ball and add water thru the pipe makes roots go down for the water.
I added wood chips to the soil to help build-up organic material in our clay soil. I mulch the surface after I get the surface around the tree nice and flat - so water doesn't pool in one spot. With regard to the PVC pipe - that could be a good idea, but again with our soil and the existence of the "hard-Pan" that exists at around that level, I would fear over-saturating a single spot or level. I developed a watering technique over the years that seems to work well for us. Thank you for commenting.
Thank you! We're keeping our fingers crossed that this tree survived the winter OK. I don't know about "instant shade" - more like 20 years! FWIW - I would prefer to plant a smaller tree (perhaps 1-1/2" caliper) as they are easier to get established - at least in our climate - but I was unable to find a White Oak of this size.
I wasn't planning on doing so. It strikes me that would make for a pretty dull video. I'll have to think about that - perhaps I can take a few pictures once the tree leafs-out in the spring and figure out where to post them and provide a link. Thank you for the interest!
The quintessential Colorado farmer, outstanding in his field.
Thanks Dennis!
That's a pretty good freehand circle.
Hey - thanks for noticing! I try my best.
I love the picture with 811 number. We recently had a neighbor dig up a gas line without calling 811. He got fined and they spent 18 hours putting in new pipe throughout the night.
Don - Yes! Utility locates are VERY important. We had a gas-line severed by a contractor (even with a locate) and I severed my neighbors phone line (in multiple places ;~) relocating our shared fence. Call BEFORE you dig!
Good looking plumb tree.
Thank you!
Nice job. No mention of finding root flair. Perhaps the tree was perfectly potted.
Looks like a $2K hole to me.
Well done.
Bruce - my lack of discussing the root flair was an oversight on my part - which in retrospect is perhaps the most important detail of all.
It may be a $2K hole, but if the tree thrives (as it appears to be) - it will have been worth it!
@@KevinTaberski Very good. Really enjoyed your methods.
Thank you .
Great choice of tree. Keep us updated.
Thank you! An update is a great idea - I'll do that!
sir, it is a very useful and informative clip, thanks for sharing it , goodluck
You're welcome and thank you for the feedback!
really liked how you show alot of care for your tree before planting it , just one thing i would not recommend doing is putting wood chip in with your soil just add any wood chips to the top of area when done, and also try to bury p.v.c.pipe below root ball and add water thru the pipe makes roots go down for the water.
I added wood chips to the soil to help build-up organic material in our clay soil. I mulch the surface after I get the surface around the tree nice and flat - so water doesn't pool in one spot. With regard to the PVC pipe - that could be a good idea, but again with our soil and the existence of the "hard-Pan" that exists at around that level, I would fear over-saturating a single spot or level. I developed a watering technique over the years that seems to work well for us. Thank you for commenting.
beautiful trees...instant shade....love it. I might have to save up to get a big tree like that but looks to be worth it.
Thank you! We're keeping our fingers crossed that this tree survived the winter OK. I don't know about "instant shade" - more like 20 years! FWIW - I would prefer to plant a smaller tree (perhaps 1-1/2" caliper) as they are easier to get established - at least in our climate - but I was unable to find a White Oak of this size.
Are you uploading an update video of the tree?
I wasn't planning on doing so. It strikes me that would make for a pretty dull video. I'll have to think about that - perhaps I can take a few pictures once the tree leafs-out in the spring and figure out where to post them and provide a link.
Thank you for the interest!