The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak| USA Visionary Arborist NOT!

Ekka · 17th April 2008, 12:18 AM

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A NEW fact page the way I see it. Now with explanations

This is not intended to offend anyone, but there are some things that people shopping for tree services must keep in mind.

1. Who do you think foots the bill for the other tree services new equipment? They conveniently pass the additional expenses to the customer. We don't think this is fair to you; we can do the job without unnecessary expenses. What I mean by this is they (the owners) go out and buy the biggest equipment available and 95% of the tree jobs won't call for half the size of the equipment. most are just trying to top the competition with what they have.

2. I was wrong about the bigger companies offering lower prices. I have had people call me for estimates and have found that the bigger companies are asking really ridiculous prices these days.

3. Don't be fooled by a smooth line, a great smile, and a charming personality. Some people doing tree work have no clue what they're doing. Others will take you for a ride, charging ridiculous prices while maintaining an overly cocky attitude. (ever talked to a used car salesman?)

4. Some will tell you that they're so busy that they just don't know when they can do the work. Well why would they be giving estimates if they have enough work?

5. Spikes do not hurt your tree if you have the right kind and someone who knows how to use them. Whoever invented bucket trucks probably started the rumor that spikes hurt your trees so they could eliminate the little man because they (the tree services that bought the trucks) had to make a killing (alot of money) in order to pay for the equipment. There is a big difference in tree spikes and pole spikes. those who use pole spikes usually scar the heck out of the trees, I'll be honest I have yet to see a tree die from being spiked the tree usually takes care of itself.

6. The companies that say don't spike also say don't top a tree. Well why do they cut limbs off trees? That would have the same effect on a tree as topping and honestly they still top trees they just call it pruning/crown reduction and take a little off the top. Then it grows back quickly and has to be topped uh I mean (pruned) sooner (wink wink).

7. One last thing. I have had some people coming to this website looking for a how to do it page, tree trim/cuts and removals. Sorry, but I suggest you not do it yourself.

Now that you are enlightened about tree services, I hope you make the enlightened choice.

Point 4 is a good one, which ones do you like/dislike?

Treelore · 17th April 2008, 01:09 AM

That is ignorance at its best. I'm appalled

newguy18 · 17th April 2008, 06:03 AM

Heck My brother picked his "fact sheet" to pieces and he knows almost nothing about treecare.

quercus · 17th April 2008, 12:48 PM

everything is crap, except for section nr.7. Send him a flame mail Ekka...

Ekka · 17th April 2008, 02:05 PM

Harold has been invited to share his side of the story.

quercus · 17th April 2008, 02:16 PM

Tell T to put a motherload into his arbor-harpoon... I just know he'll be chewing on this guy for ages....

StrictlyPalms · 22nd April 2008, 10:17 AM

Area code is from Suburban Virginia. Glad I live in Florida

treevet · 29th April 2008, 09:05 PM

No. 5 is retarded beyond belief. Right out of the stone ages.

Imagine basing what you do to a tree on the fact that "it doesn't kill the tree".

What if people treatments were based on that citeria?

17th April 2008, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Treelore Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 112	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! That is ignorance at its best. I'm appalled

17th April 2008, 06:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! Heck My brother picked his "fact sheet" to pieces and he knows almost nothing about treecare. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

17th April 2008, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 428	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! everything is crap, except for section nr.7. Send him a flame mail Ekka...

17th April 2008, 02:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,933	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! Harold has been invited to share his side of the story. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th April 2008, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 428	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! Tell T to put a motherload into his arbor-harpoon... I just know he'll be chewing on this guy for ages....

22nd April 2008, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 100	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! Area code is from Suburban Virginia. Glad I live in Florida __________________ Strictly Palms, Inc. Orlando, Florida USA

29th April 2008, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
treevet Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 972	Re: The Real Tree Facts by Harold McPeak\| USA Visionary Arborist NOT! No. 5 is retarded beyond belief. Right out of the stone ages. Imagine basing what you do to a tree on the fact that "it doesn't kill the tree". What if people treatments were based on that citeria?

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