Evolution of a Callistemon from nursery stock

[Steven]

Well, today I had some contractors replacing my roof with colourbond and this Callistemon ended up getting a bit squashed by a stray tile. They tried to shape it again for me
They also dropped a cordless drill on my shoulder!!! No, I won't be recommending them to anyone.

S.

[FlyBri]

Well, today I had some contractors replacing my roof with colourbond and this Callistemon ended up getting a bit squashed by a stray tile. They tried to shape it again for me
They also dropped a cordless drill on my shoulder!!! No, I won't be recommending them to anyone.

That's really bad news Steven. Sounds like you have some cowboys on your property, and I'd be quizzing them about their insurance. These guys aren't there to do you favour: you are paying them to do their job without doing any damage to your property (or your person). I know it might be difficult, but it's time the Australian householder stepped up and demanded proper service from the largely overpaid and underskilled tradies out there!

[Rant over.]

I hope the Bottlebrush ends up OK in the end.

Fly.

[bonscythe]

Hi,
How is this tree looking now Steven? After the unintended stylings of the roof cowboys..
Hope it's doing well!

[OwnLeeOne]

You wouldn't get that kind of wreckless behaviour from an electrician . There are a lot of loose cannons out there. Hope your trees alright.

Peas.

[Greth]

All tradesmen are trained to be completely insensitive to all forms of life. There may be a few who escape this training, but accept that you need to move your plants well away from any work if you want them to live, preferably several kilometres away. My husband is fairly good, only managed to kill two trees (one was the replacement of the first one) even tho he has used earthmoving machinery near the garden. I did leave a 5 metre gap between the prospective earthworks and the future garden, because I knew if I didn't there would be massive casualties.