915am EST - we had a long sleep and have done nothing but eat. We just nap in the sun now.

915am EST - we had a long sleep and have done nothing but eat. We just nap in the sun now.

This is actually how Ruby’s keep their reddish-chestnut complexion. Got to stay tanned for the ladies at doggie daycare.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 2 days ago

Time to say good bye - Parts available

Black(red writing) Rally Armor Mud flaps $120
Stainless steel skid plate $150
Front WeatherTech mats $80
2 quarts of Motul DCT transmission fluid (unopened) $40
Stock air Filter $20

Rear wiper motor Free

📍 Located in Southern Ontario

DM if interested

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 4 days ago

Bordot and Finnegan enjoying a sunny day at Doggie Daycare

Picture 2 appears to be Finnegan seeing the Doggie Chiropractor. He must have had a sore neck from all the playing 🤣

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 7 days ago

I spent some time researching which plants to plant to attract hummingbirds….BEHOLD!

Lobelia cardinalis AKA Cardinal Flower. Hummers seems to love them and they are very pretty as well.

This fella spent a few min bouncing around to 4-5 different flowers. They are very efficient pollinators as well.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 9 days ago

Finnegan and his banana. If it ever gets lost, we’re going to have to call the doggie psychiatrist.

This was his present for his 1st birthday and they have been inseparable to the point he wants to bring it on his walks🤣

After dinner, he goes and grabs it and him and Bordot play tug-o-war.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 10 days ago
▲ 378 r/arborists

PSA: Stop putting mulch volcanoes and raised planters around the base of your trees

I do mainly municipal tree work. I can’t tell you how many removals we’ve done where buried root flares, mulch volcanoes, or raised planters around the trunk were major contributing factors to a tree’s decline.

You’re not helping the tree. In many cases, you’re slowly shortening its lifespan.

The linden we removed today was about 80 to 90% dead**.** As you can see from the 2023 Street View, it had a relatively healthy canopy before the raised planter was built around the trunk. Some sucker growth at the base which does indicate previous stressors.

I can’t say with certainty that the planter alone caused the decline. Trees can decline for many reasons. But burying the root flare and piling soil against the trunk is a well-known stressor and is a huge red flag.

If you’re landscaping around a tree, keep the root flare exposed. Your tree will thank you in 20 years.

A tree’s trunk belongs in the air. Its roots belong in the soil.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 14 days ago

2026 PHEV - Tire downsizing

I’ve seen some mixed info across various forums and I’m just looking for the correct info. I just purchased a 2026 PHEV which of course comes with the 19” rims. Can I downsize to 17” for winter tires or am I stuck going with 18/19s.

I’ve read some speculation that the brakes are bigger due to the larger battery, but I’m just looking for someone who has successfully outfitted theirs with 17”. I don’t pick up the suv until the end of the month and also not anticipating any snow soon (I hope🤣)

Thanks for your help!

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 14 days ago

The “if you feed one and you feed them all” mantra is difficult sometimes.

I counted 9 grackles, a dove, and a chipmunk 🤣

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 15 days ago

Eastern Chipmunk making this noise all afternoon.

Is it some sort of alarm call?

Southern Ontario

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 17 days ago

A day in the life of Finnegan

He was supervising some tree trimming at his grandmas. Cheap labour though as he is paid in watermelon. 🍉

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 17 days ago

The real life tale of ‘The birds and the bees’ 🐝

I guess the bumblebee identifies as a bird now.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 17 days ago

Who’s this chunker hanging out in the peanuts?

She was hanging out for there for 10+ min enjoy the view.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 19 days ago

Grackles are terrifyingly beautiful while up close

If only they could improve their feeder-side manner. 🙃

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 20 days ago

Momma House Finch and one of her juveniles.

The juvenile hasn’t quite figured out how to crack the seed yet but you can see them fumbling and trying. Quite cute to watch!

I usually put out some sunflower chips as well but they were all eaten up.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 21 days ago

Make Cardinal learns his beak isn’t big enough for insect plus seed🤣

This was a truly fascinating catch for me. I laughed when he tried to shove more seed in his beak before putting down the insect to grab a few seeds.

u/CdnTreeGuy89 — 22 days ago