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WG Fundraising Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kentucky
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Yes it is an expensive business up front but we've had some great folks come out at very reasonable prices. They've since hiked their price up to $200 an hour with 3 guys working. I don't know if they need to tie up the limbs and lower them down because they are so close to the house or if they will let them fall piece by piece so I am concerned for the gardens below. Our time estimate was 3 hours minimum but we got it down to $150 an hour if we cut up the wood and dealt with the brush ourselves so there was no need for a chipper. We have a good chain saw and Jason loves getting out on the weekends to work outside so it works for us. Our brush pile is getting huge and promises to get enormous! Jason is itching to burn but I say brush piles make for good wildlife shelter so guess who won that argument!
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Alternate POM Judge
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Maryland
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Glad you won linrose. Brush piles are excellent for wildlife in many ways
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Hippie Gardener
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Michigan
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I agree, Ellen, I would much rather spend time in the yard quietly weeding than noisily mowing! I find weeding very relaxing and rewarding. Of course, I'm easily distracted by the "bugs" I find while weeding...and then not all the weeding gets done!
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Hippie Gardener
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Michigan
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Alternate POM Judge
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Maryland
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That's the best part of weeding discovering insects, wildlife, and listening to the birds. I also discover volunteer plants then also.
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Maryland
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Hippie Gardener
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Michigan
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Hippie Gardener
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Michigan
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I love the Red Cedars. We have two in our back yard that were already here when we bought the house. One got "topped" by a large piece of elm falling on it in a wind storm a few years ago. It looks a little funny now, but still seems healthy enough.
I've always loved hollies. I planted 3 in my pre-native days. They are probably not natives and only one has survived anyway. I should look into MI native hollies! Sounds like you've been reasonably cautious with your tree plantings, Dap! I've tried to do the same. I don't think I really have room for any more tall trees, just understory sized and shrubs from here on out. I am more than happy to pay "the tree guy" when we need tree work done. I was home the day he came with his crew to take down the white mulberry. I watched, amazed, as they roped up and took it down with surgical precision. They earn every dollar they charge for that service! And....as has already been stated, trips to the ER are pricey too and can lead to months of pain and anguish.
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Alternate POM Judge
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Maryland
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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So many great posts...I made the mistake of opening this thread the other day on my lunch break--I didn't have time to respond then, and now, I am behind in replying and can't catch up at the moment. I just wanted to say that I'm enjoying the discussion/comments.
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