Hi Dave! Well done! I would have done it the same way with a sawsall on the ready if needed. It’s good to see you on your backhoe again! Thanks for sharing!
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 so glad to be back I'm loving this little trenching bucket.
@dougdinsmore97512 жыл бұрын
Wow Dave, I have a yard full of huge pine trees and you get me thinking maybe I should trench the perimeter of my septic system to make sure I'm not going to have future problems with roots!. Thank for bringing this to my attention!!
@daveknowshow2 жыл бұрын
same here I got trees that are rooting under my driveway to get to my septic tank. I been digging up both sides of my driveway to stop the root growth. just hope I dont kill these massive trees. still tree removal is cheaper than a new septic system.
@bayareasparky91803 жыл бұрын
Dave, I was an arborist for 10 years before I was an electrician. That said, I'm not there so I can only guess. You on the other hand are wise and you're also there. Probably the right approach is to not do it in one fell swoop and just kind of feel your way forward. There's something called a "shoot to root ratio" that you have to imagine... like trying to imagine the size of an iceberg. What you're doing is very intuitive so you have to think about it a lot and try to feel the feedback which is difficult with trees. Best to you and Mom.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yes I'm not gonna go full tilt on it. just cut these couple and give it some time to see how the tree reacts. I dont want to loose the tree if I can avoid that. but on the other hand tree removal is cheap compared to asphalt replacement. this driveway is fairly long cost us like 10 grand 15 years ago to have it laid. the trees I love but the driveway and septic system I really need more than the trees.
@MRnounoursSQ3 жыл бұрын
I Dave, I saw in some comment some folk writhing down that your root will decompose and collapses.Up here were I live when we build road in the forest and when it's muddy we put wood under ground to make road more solid . I seen road 50 to 75 year old and older the wood still intact. Have a nice weekend.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
thanks thats good to know. I'm not overly concerned about the decomposing. but glad you confirmed it should not likely be a major issue.
@wilfnorth60043 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave: Nice to see the tractor back up again .I hope your tree doesn't die losing the roots, but that is better than getting into your septic . Hello from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I love my trees and I sure dont want to lose them. the septic tank issue does worry me.
@stevemartinez67573 жыл бұрын
I am by no means an expert, but here are my thoughts about this. What you did is fine... for now. Eventually the roots under the asphalt are going to decompose and cause the asphalt to sink (I think). Although it's more expensive I think the "right" way do do it would be to cut out the section that is damaged, remove the roots/top soil, put in some good base material then pack in some new millings. One other thought is that damaging the root(s) on the tree could kill it and eventually the tree will have to be taken down. For now though I think this fix will work for a few years.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yes I agree I hope the tree dont die though I really like these trees.
@prow65863 жыл бұрын
Good problem solving. I think I would only cut the root on the tree side and then leave the rest till it rots out. Time for new asphalt in a few years.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yeah this asphalt job was not the best from the get go.
@RCAFpolarexpress3 жыл бұрын
Great use of the sawzall Sir ( My favorite tool 👍😉 ) and great backhoe therapy 😉👍 Cheers 🍻
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
that ole sawzall of mine gets used a lot. sure been a good one. backhoe therapy is the best. I love digging holes! lol
@RCAFpolarexpress3 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow 👍😉🍻
@michaeljulius58953 жыл бұрын
that narrow trenching bucket makes all the difference. cuts clean. nice video
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does! I really like this bucket!
@LouisianaTractorworks3 жыл бұрын
That bucket is great for digging roots. I wonder, if you have no utilities close. If running a root ripper on each side every couple of years. So you can cut them when they are small and when they die you won't having the drive way falling back in. It would leave a much smaller hole to fill. Have a good weekend my friend! See ya!
@pondacres3 жыл бұрын
Dave and John whatup! I would also like a root ripper for doing this, yeh. Happy saturday fellas, rock on.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I may get me one of them root rippers one day. been watching a few videos on them. I'm really liking this bucket.
@pondacres3 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow yeh I'm sure you'd find tons of use for it. I like guick attach on your hoe. Did you ever flip the bucket so it points the other way? I have an idea to use that method to dig out a stump.
@LouisianaTractorworks3 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow They are great. You can really minimize the hole size but still get the job done.
@LouisianaTractorworks3 жыл бұрын
@@pondacres Hey Pond Acres! How are you? Ryan from BXpanded ask me a year ago if I have flipped my bucket yet to dig. He told me they have done it to dig up under the edge of a house. He said it worked great and suggested I give it a try as soon as possible.
@billfischer64643 жыл бұрын
This seems about your only good choice with the roots to save your driveway. Something that others haven't mentioned that I think needs mentioning. Make sure that you pack the sides of the driveway in good. I'm just thinking if you get rain or something heavy wanders toward the side of your driveway, you don't want it to sink and destroy your driveway. I know that you didn't undermine it but between the heat softening the blacktop or if you get rains it can weaken the base. Great to see you back in the saddle.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. after I started digging I felt like maybe I should have dug a little further from the edge maybe. I did fill it with sifted top soil that would pack good. rolled it in with the tractor and mound it up a little high so the water will run off and away and not sit in a hole. hopefully that will help with keeping the rain water from undermining the road surface. so much to consider. appreciate the input.
@billfischer64643 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow you're welcome. A lot of the times on small digs like that, I backfill with the backhoe and pack it with the bucket to avoid settling much or soft spots. Thankyou for all that you bring us sir.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
@@billfischer6464 thank you Bill for being here. if not for you guys I would lose my mind. you keep me going!
@garymurley42922 жыл бұрын
Good idea Dave. I have had to do a similar thing at my place where the maple's roots are headed right towards the candy store. Could be a real mess.
@daveknowshow2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the input very much appreciated.
@MrPabco3 жыл бұрын
That's the way. Know that the dead root will decompose over time, leaving a void under your driveway. Therefore you can either dig up that part of the driveway and repair or wait until it collapses and then repair. I'd inform your neighbor of same, so he doesn't come back later and say, hey look what happened... Smile.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
for sure he will need to know I wont be responsible for anything before during or after. I'm hoping once the root decomposes the asphalt will fall back in place near where it once was. I know that is asking a lot. lol ha ha
@ww3ok3 жыл бұрын
I have a BH on order. I hope Kubota ships soon. Thanks for the video.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
you will LOVE having a backhoe! well except when it or if it breaks. I blew the hydraulic hose on mine today and its the one inside the boom which is the hardest one to fix. it went due to age nothing more or less. this is a 2005 machine and the hose was original to the tractor.
@khtractors3 жыл бұрын
That bucket is really nice for roots and small stumps. I’d say it is good to get the roots eliminated but as Paul Bruni said I’m not sure about once the root decomposes. I don’t think it would cause much issue but you don’t know till you try!
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yeah I agree one thing for sure its getting worse just leaving it as it was so maybe this will help. if not I may be ripping out the asphalt and going back to gravel. the asphalt did not last long enough for the cost of having it done.
@ladwiss3 жыл бұрын
As the old saying goes. For every action there is a reaction. Lets hope its not enough root loss to weaken the trees for a wind storm. Looks like a great idea though. I would do it if I were there, not even worrying about what ifs
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I needed affirmation! lol so thanks I was worried I really messed up. lol I will keep an eye on it. one of the other trees is already dieing in the top.
@ladwiss3 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow Glad to see the Kubota back out digging in the dirt again🌲🌿
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
@@ladwiss it sure feels good to dig in the dirt!
@randthompson57163 жыл бұрын
Great to see the tractor back to work! Hope mom is runnin as well as the tractor. HE doesn't give us what we can't handle 🙏 Sometimes we just need a reminder 😉
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
mom has been struggling lately she cries a lot and that takes its toll on me. really enjoying the tractor until I blew a hydraulic line today. on a friday and cant get a new one ordered till monday.
@ramosel3 жыл бұрын
I have to do this regularly to keep my digger pines from wrecking the asphalt drive. I dig out either side of the root and chain saw or sawzall the root like you did. Then just peel the root away from the asphalt. Then I treat the area the root is still in with copper sulfate. That will keep the old root from trying to regrow and it prevents any new root growth. Yes, I have had abandoned root grow suckers and try to start a new tree.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
hmm interesting I need to get some of this Copper Sulfate. can I get it at tractor supply? thanks for the input this helps a lot!
@ramosel3 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow I got mine at a wholesale plumbing shop. It’s commonly used in lift pump cisterns to keep roots from clogging macerating pumps. I just looked, you can buy it on Amazon.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
@@ramosel ok awesome I will order some. thanks for getting back to me on that.
@houndsmanone45633 жыл бұрын
Dave, I think digging on each side of the asphalt is a fine idea to remove the root. I'm sure you know the root under the asphalt/concrete will eventually rot and the asphalt above that severed root will eventually collapse. If it's concrete atop the severed root, it will crack. The 6 inch bucket is ideal for what you used it for. I too have that bucket and it can get into areas too narrow for a standard 16 inch bucket. Imagine the hole along the driveway had you used a larger bucket. Had to laugh when you said "I don't quite know exactly where the utility line is". Well, I think you'll find it 😀 . Good seeing your video, my friend. Enjoy yourself on upcoming Independence Day (4th July).
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy this bucket. it has really helped with small tree removal. I was having so much fun today on the backhoe and then Bam! sizzle! spew! hydraulic fluid every where! blew a hose on the hoe and its the hardest one to get to. lol I been out there working on it all evening. hope to get new hoses ordered monday. I'm sad now that the tractor is broken again cant move it till that hose is fixed. the hoe is stretched out across the yard. not pressure to hold it up.
@ottostasi82263 жыл бұрын
Well looks like the tractor is running good , I would have done it the same way . Before i'd do the neighbors I'd have him mark out where any lines are . I always enjoy your videos , be safe ,stay healthy
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I guess I will see in the next year if I messed up or not. gonna give it some time and see how it does. if it does ok I will proceed to do a little more.
@qcan84683 жыл бұрын
I recommend a call to dig safe before you did any work at your neighbor’s house. Not sure if it’s free down in your neck of the woods but it is in Vermont. The root cause (pun intended) is too big of a shallow rooted tree too close to a concrete or asphalt driveway. I don’t have that issue with my gravel driveway. Cutting one or more main roots may kill the tree or make it more prone to blow over. Tree removal a few years down the road or a tree on top of your house are much bigger problems than a cracked driveway.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
true I may end up taking these down but I really like these trees and want to keep them.
@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying3 жыл бұрын
Dave make sure you have your neighbor sign a waiver that you are not responsible if the asphalt is destroyed in anyway you are not liable for. Later
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yes definitely! I cant afford to fix my own driveway much less someone else's.
@notjoeking90353 жыл бұрын
Not sure why you dug up both sides, I'd just dig up one side, closest to the tree. Love that bucket, what's the brand name on that?
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
its the "Bxpanded" model. they make some nice stuff. sometimes around here roots will sprout trees right out of them. in fact about 6 feet from here the root from another tree came through the asphalt and sprouted. I clipped the sprout off for now and put a little flame to the root. hopefully it wont grow back.
@zetuskid3 жыл бұрын
Dave either way, as it stands now you have a water issue with that crack. Sooner you can patch the better. Tractor sounds good!👌🏻
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yes I need to patch these cracks really soon. not sure what is the best product to use for that. if you have a suggestion let me know.
@seenithere3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan, call the utilities & get their loc marked.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
yes I should have called before I started. just got all excited to use the hoe. been a long time since I had some back hoe therapy.
@GrampiesWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
How's she goin'? This looks like a good idea to me Dave!!! Cut the root on both sides of the lane and the root should go dormant and start to rot over time. Then you're good. I hope it works out like that!!! Take care!!!
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
thanks Mike that is what I'm hoping for. I found another spot where the roots are nearly to my septic tank. I will need to get on that soon.
@ajpsawmill43143 жыл бұрын
I'd cut the asphalt, remove the root and asphalt then re patch the drive. $$$
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
wish I could afford to do that. I sure would.
@twinbrookacres3 жыл бұрын
If you get frost in the ground, it may be the frost pushing the root up in the wintertime. Is the lifting of the pavement worse in the winter? If that is the issue, the root under the pavement would have to be removed.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
hmmm interesting I had not thought of frost and never paid attention to whether its worse in winter. guess I will find out this winter.
@twinbrookacres3 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow That is certainly a problem here in New Hampshire. I don't know about your area. Good luck
@BisonWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
that bad bad tree. lol. over time the root will disappear and let the driveway collapse just like what paul bruni said. glad to see your tractor going again. oh and your gonna break your cell phone in your back pocket. lol. i did with mine one time.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
broke the tractor today! lol dam it man! I cant will. blew out the hydraulic hose inside the hoe boom. that is the hardest one to get to.
@tractortalkwithgary12713 жыл бұрын
I think that I would just cut that root on both sides and not remove any of it for now.
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
so far I only did that one section. cut a piece out about 6 inches long on the side closest to the tree. the other side about four feet came out after I cut it at the driveway. not trying to pull it out from under the pavement. that might cave in.
@tractortalkwithgary12713 жыл бұрын
@@daveknowshow , I like the idea of using the sawzall. I have used mine in the past to cut roots. The only thing that I worried about was getting dirt and or sand into the motor
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
@@tractortalkwithgary1271 for sure the dirt was being sucked right in the motor I could feel it slinging back out of it. lol
@drgnner60283 жыл бұрын
It looked like a good idea to me!
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
I think so too! I hope we are not wrong. lol
@johndoe-uf9pu3 жыл бұрын
I think this may be a 3rd degree felony in California. Right up there with not wearing a mask while eating dead shirmps
@daveknowshow3 жыл бұрын
lol you made me laugh so hard. I remember going to Cali back in the early 90's when I was a smoker and could not find a place to smoke a cigarette seemed every place I went had a no smoking sign. lol