Root Collar Excavation/ Stem-girdling Root Pruning thread

[southsoundtree]

Just a little basic, manual work to start. 2 wheelbarrow loads of soil from the easiest 20% of the circumference.

I found a plastic plant tag at sidewalk level, 8" +/- down from the built-up soil and mulch.

So far, almost no roots where there are problematic.




I'm looking forward to an air spade as I hope to have more time for such work. So many buried collars!!!

 

[Matias]

Air spade has been number one on my list of "what tool should I get next" for a year or so now. I think I will be the first company with one in my home county if I can make it happen soon enough.

 

[data farm 26]

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Thread 'Root Collar Excavation'

Aug 20, 2015

Does anyone have a link to a good resource on the topic? I only know the very basics... Thanks

• Leroy
• Replies: 197
• Forum: General Discussion

this thread was good, some good links in there.

 

[ATH]

Do you have good options for compressor rental?

I bought a compressor pretty quickly after buying the AirKnife.

It is great for even small jobs...even a single tree that has been over-mulched for 10 years. But small jobs are really hard to price approximately when you have to rent. Not just that you need to pay at least a half day (if not full) day rental cost for a couple hours max ..but spending a couple more hours going back and forth to pick it up and drop it off before the half day passes.

All that to say the $2500 for tool and hoses is the cheap part of buying air excavation equipment...so plan accordingly.

 

[Matias]

Do you have good options for compressor rental?

I bought a compressor pretty quickly after buying the AirKnife.

It is great for even small jobs...even a single tree that has been over-mulched for 10 years. But small jobs are really hard to price approximately when you have to rent. Not just that you need to pay at least a half day (if not full) day rental cost for a couple hours max ..but spending a couple more hours going back and forth to pick it up and drop it off before the half day passes.

All that to say the $2500 for tool and hoses is the cheap part of buying air excavation equipment...so plan accordingly.

The cost of the rental is what it is until I can buy the compressor. I understand it will cost me some small jobs early on, but like I said, it is what it is.

 

[southsoundtree]

I can get a rental easily, with a jobsite delivery option for a fee.