Diversifying Your Tree Biz?

[CLEARVIEW TREE]

Tree care and removals are my main biz but when asked we mow(large contracts only), landscape,dig trenches for cable installs,and bush hog to name a few! I think in times like these even though we stay covered up with tree work, a man needs to be diversified, for you may get a depression and something similar to tree work will be the only thing in demand during recession and God forbid, a depression! Gotta have a backup plan always i believe! The days of runnin down to the store for food, fuel, and fun are dwindling!!!! Good luck to all!!!:rockn:

 

[tree MDS]

Dude, if it works fer you and ya dont mind doin it why not right. I'm starting to get into planting trees, wtf, nice change I hope, once in awhile anyway.

 

[Treetom]

Here's a little landscraping I did last week.

My bread and butter is medium to large tree removals. But this wild breed of forsynthias s.p. was just starting to encroach on this chain link fence, so we took on the task of yanking them out and re-topsoiling. Kind of boring compared to the big stuff, but a good exmple of diversification.

 

[tree MDS]

My bread and butter is medium to large tree removals. But this wild breed of forsynthias s.p. was just starting to encroach on this chain link fence, so we took on the task of yanking them out and re-topsoiling. Kind of boring compared to the big stuff, but a good exmple of diversification.

I like that kind of s#!% for a change, as long as it pays I like using the JD 4600 with 48 backhoe, Farmi winch and new bradco forks attachment (I got the forks friday), its not super huge but I'm damn good with it and used similar for two years workin fer some fat pig. I love tractor jobs, so much less stress, once in awhile its nice. I've had that setup for 3.5 years now, works good, as said, just starting with the planting though. MDS.

 

[Treetom]

I feel good after climbing for a day, but sit on that loader for eight hours and I get real stiff. Although it's a welcome change and much less stressfull than the between-the-houses-over-the-electrical-watch-out-for-the-rhoderdendrons big oak take downs.

 

[Gumnuts]

I feel good after climbing for a day, but sit on that loader for eight hours and I get real stiff. Although it's a welcome change and much less stressfull than the between-the-houses-over-the-electrical-watch-out-for-the-rhoderdendrons big oak take downs.

zactly - well put / rep ya later_outa ammo !

 

[oldirty]

I feel good after climbing for a day, but sit on that loader for eight hours and I get real stiff. Although it's a welcome change and much less stressfull than the between-the-houses-over-the-electrical-watch-out-for-the-rhoderdendrons big oak take downs.

but there isnt any fun in landscaping. lol

end product looked good bud. thats all you can ask for.

good stuff.

 

[Dadatwins]

Mulching and new tree installations seems a natural addition to removing and pruning trees. One benefit I like is when I do a mulch job or new tree planting there is usually nothing to haul away except the check.

 

[CLEARVIEW TREE]

My bread and butter is medium to large tree removals. But this wild breed of forsynthias s.p. was just starting to encroach on this chain link fence, so we took on the task of yanking them out and re-topsoiling. Kind of boring compared to the big stuff, but a good exmple of diversification.

I hear ya tom! Well said. Added a vine removal yesterday(a few small 8" trees, cut em load butt in chipper and watch tree and vines go thru- ez grand in about a half day!) after working for the same guy. Could've turned it down, but took care of him and he's sendin lots more work! He's also got another rental with a removal of 15 to 20 trees!

 

[TimberMcPherson]

Chipping bodies for organised crime or when sars or bird flu wipes out alot of people. I think a chipper would have less of a carbon foot print than running a cremetorium, and its mobile.

The tough thing about when things get tough is that they get tough for everyone, the landcapers, lawnmowers, handymen, and everyone who has a chainsaw ends up doing treework, but not everyone can liquify bodies...

 

[Ekka]

When times get tough and people lose jobs they tend to take up other jobs or self employment opportunities where no licences are required.

If you dont need a licence to cut trees, mow lawns, wash dogs etc then you bet when times get tougher that your market is gonna get the tripple whammy hack invasion.

I know, I live here and watch it happen all day long.

My advice, choose a career that's licenced and regulated so not any ole hack with a saw undercuts you. Also the any old hacks can buy chippers, bobcats, stump grinders etc. Those guys who get the golden handshake like to start up a bigger outfit. Then they just get a climber when they cant fell the tree or do it with a polesaw.

There's more regulation here on fencers than tree guys. As the rest of the world moves forward with checks on tradies the gap for tree workers gets wider and becomes even more attractive for the hackers, then a whiz bang 2 hour exam can make them Certified experts over night. LOL

Unlike other trades it's a joke, beware, if tough times are coming and unemployment rises then the tree industry is going to see a lot of new "hungry" people. :greenchainsaw:

 

[treeseer]

Removing shrubs is one job, managing shrubs is a lifetime of jobs. Those forsythia were SUPPOSED TO encroach on the fence and cover the ugly thing up. Too bad the dummies planted them too close, then topped them into ugliness.

Arborists who learn fine pruning and shrub care can cut open a new niche.

“What are we messing around with shrubs for--aren’t we arborists?” Codit wondered.

“Speaking of job security, managing shrubs diversifies an arborist’s services and fills in nicely between tree jobs.” I told him with a wink. Shrubs are an arborist’s business. Our training in tree care qualifies us to handle smaller woody plants, like shrubs and even vines. We can apply that expertise to the benefit of our clients—and our own bottom line.”

 

[AxeKnot]

There's more regulation here on fencers than tree guys.

Isn't that due to the legacy of the rabbit proof fences which were put up across the vast continent of Oz which the little aboriginal children would use to follow their paths home to their real parents who the white folks had stolen them away from?

Apart from that, you make a lot of pertinent points as usual.

 

[Nailsbeats]

Let's celebrate diversity.

 

[Thillmaine]

Handsnipping

Shrubs make money. A ton of guys can cut trees down, and it has its place. To get onto a property every year for a couple of crew days to handsnip all the ornamental trees and shrubs is perfect. On a hot summer day nothing I would rather be doing (as far as work goes) then pruning some ornamentals. Very easy, but requires signifigant skill to keep it looking nice. Sure you can make proper cuts all day in a big oak, but the client wont notice the difference, if you make the holly next to the front door look like the one on the other side of the door, they will certainly notice...
Trees on the cool days, ornamentals on the hot ones in a perferct world.

 

[Ekka]

Isn't that due to the legacy of the rabbit proof fences which were put up across the vast continent of Oz which the little aboriginal children would use to follow their paths home to their real parents who the white folks had stolen them away from?

Apart from that, you make a lot of pertinent points as usual.

Great movie, those kids are called the Stolen Generation. Our previous government (the Bush suck hole) tried to even deny it occurred however it did. He tried to white wash it and the movie brought the fact to light. For people like me we didn't know, was one of the best kept secrets.

But govts change and the new PM did recognise and apologise for the events that lord knows who in the past organised.

Dont trust history as written by the white guys too much. I have refered to the British Settlement of Australia as an invasion. :censored:

However invasions of today are more targeted economically. Other than Afghanistan and Iraq it's seldom a nation just barges into a lower tech nation and takes over ... but corporations have made an art of doing such.

Happens with business every day. Squash your competitor, and advertise them, price cut, etc ... economic invasion.