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09 Jun 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

Leadership and Communication: What Businesses Can Learn From Tree Workers

If you ever find yourself watching a tree company removing a tree, especially technical trees that require special skill sets and equipment, you quickly learn the importance of effective communication.

Kostner is currently the only climber that we bring on to any job that requires a top-down approach to removing trees. These are trees that are often dead or dying and leaning over homes and other structures. Yesterday’s job required three workers, and Kostner really shines as both a leader and an effective communicator. I own this business, but when Kostner’s high up in a tree, he’s the boss and I respect his tone as he shifts into leadership mode.

A lot of people mistakenly think that effective leaders are tough and stern and that kindness somehow equals weakness. Kostner debunks all of these myths. For the most part Kostner presents himself as quiet and kind, and always respectful. That’s how leaders present themselves 90% of the time. And the 10% of the time when the job gets serious, he is able to gracefully pivot  to a more direct communicator. His tone shifts from kindness to a professional urgency, all without crossing the lines of becoming disrespectful. This is a quality that requires emotional finesse, which doesn’t come naturally to most people.

Many professionals mistakenly believe that trades workers lack the essential qualities that white-collar workers pride themselves on. However, there is much to learn from those who risk their lives performing dangerous jobs. We had a great time with yesterday’s leaning tree removal, and proud of Kostner and thrilled to have him and his leadership as part of Team Timber.

17 May 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

A Stormy Situation


We received an early morning inquiry from a homeowner in the Fairfax neighborhood of North Edmond, Oklahoma. To their dismay, they woke up after a windy night to find their beloved tree had fallen over, blocking the sidewalk and part of the road in front of their house.

We managed to arrive early, by 8:30 AM and got right to work. As usual, we made sure that our trademark cleanup was best-in-class!

16 May 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

Special helper on today’s delivery

Last weekend my grandfather, we call him “Crampa”, was in town and helped deliver a rick of wood to one of our customers. He did a great job, and the best thing was that he worked hard and worked for free. He has moved on back to his home in Colorado. We had a great weekend together.

10 May 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

Commercial Tree Removal in Edmond


We want to share with you a recap of a big tree removal job we did yesterday. It’s a glimpse into what goes on during a typical day for us when we’re out in the field.

Taking Down Giants

At this particular property in Edmond, OK, we tackled two large trees. One was a towering giant, standing about 30 to 40 feet tall with loads of limbs. The other was an old, rotten oak tree. These kinds of trees can be tricky, but with teamwork and safety first, we got the job done. My dad, the expert with the chainsaw, cut them down while I handled the limbing and chopping up those big old trees.

Clean Up: Our Signature Touch

After the heavy lifting of tree removal, we didn’t just leave the site. We gave the property our signature cleaning treatment. It’s part of our job to make sure we leave your place cleaner than we found it, which is something we take great pride in.

A Satisfied Day’s Work

We hope this gives you a better understanding of the hard work and care we put into every job. To our customer at this site, thanks again for trusting us with your property. We’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to help.

For anyone else who might need some big trees taken care of, give us a call. We’re here to do the heavy work and make sure it’s done right and clean.

10 May 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

Is your wood ready for the fireplace?

Checking Firewood the Easy Way

Hey everyone! It’s Nixon from Timber Tree Service. We just delivered a rick of wood and I want to show you a cool tool we use. It’s a moisture meter from Harbor Freight, and it helps us make sure the firewood is just right.

How to Use the Moisture Meter

Let’s test it out! The log in this video measured 11% moisture. That’s really good because it means the wood is well below 20% moisture, which is what we look for. Wood with less than 20% moisture burns better and is safer for your fireplace. If your wood is over 20%, you’re going to have a hard time getting that sucker to burn.

Your Timber Tree Tip

So that’s your quick tip from Timber Tree Service! Remember, using a moisture meter can help you know you’re getting good, dry firewood for your fires. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tips like this. See you next time!

10 May 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

What’s a Rick of Wood?

All About Firewood

Hi everyone! I’m Nixon, and today I’m going to show you what a full rick of wood looks like. A rick of wood is pretty big—it’s 4 feet tall and 8 feet wide in just one row. For some people, this is all the wood they need for a full winter. But if you’re like our family, we go through about three of these, which make up a “cord”. In fact, outside of Oklahoma, most people refer to a Rick as a “Face Cord”, which is 1/3 of a full cord of wood.

What’s It Cost?

If you’re wondering about getting some for your own fireplace, one rick of wood costs $135. Likely, your wood will be a mix of local woods, but mostly, it’s going to be great smelling oak wood, which is a preferred wood for your fireplace.

Thanks for Watching!

Thanks for checking this out, and I hope to see you around soon. Don’t forget to hit like and subscribe to our channel!

10 May 2024
By timberedmondcom Gardening

I’m Nixon, Co-Founder of Timber Tree Services!

I love being a kid in the tree business!

Hello! My name’s Nixon Cafiero, and I started Timber Tree Services last summer. It’s not just any business—it’s an adventure I love, filled with trees, wood splitting, and lots of time outside.

Working with Family

At Timber Tree Services, it’s me and my dad doing most of the work. My dad cuts down the big trees, and I’m the one who splits the wood. I even saved up all last summer to buy my very own wood splitter. I split wood for about one hour every weekend and am building up my inventory for the next firewood season!

What I’m learning

Running my own business is fun, and I’m learning a lot about how to save money, work with people, and do a better job than they expect.  It’s hard work, but after every job, it feels great.