An Avocado I had to reduce

[A_lopa]

At least "Coronet Cuts' or weren't used... I hope!

 

LOL he just doesnt get it..

[NickJC]

Its not actually a crown reduction, more a big thin out although a good re-shape would have sufficed, surely.

 

It's easy to point out what you may have done in the situation but as we all know in domestic work, the customer may dictate a big part in what's to be done despite the advice you may try and give.

[Drella]

the customer may dictate a big part in what's to be done despite the advice you may try and give.

 

^^^Exactly.

 

But hense the fine line of doing whatever Joe homeowner suggests -or- rejecting their idea and dropping a client. Of course that's if -and only if, they are adamant on destroying the tree.

 

From my background and training, I would be forced to withdrawl myself from such practices.

 

I also have a tendency to feel strongly responsible for the aesthetics' of my work. Even long after I'm gone from the job.

 

But,, 9 times out of 10- Joe homeowner doesn't know what a good prune job is. That's why more of us have to be diligent in communicating proper technique, rather than bending to the whim of the illinformed customer and the almighty $$$....