I would 'box' the right hand tree ... there's a lot of root exposed there.
There's a bit of root showing at the base of the left hand tree ... it would probably be ok without being covered, or perhaps it could just have six inches of soil added to the base without it being built up too much.
Those poor trees ... they do look as if they've suffered. However, they look like ash trees ... they are going to grow absolutely huge and they're close to houses/homes ... and they'll probably drop seed like mad ... they'll need attention from arborist every five years or so to reduce the crowns and that'll be expensive. There were two big ash trees here when we moved in in 2011 ... we had the crowns reduced then £450 and two years ago we had one felled because it was just too big, too dark, taking too much moisture from the garden and didn't loo healthy so I was worrying about damage if it fell ... another £450 I can see that you'd want some screening there, but to be totally honest if I was you I'd bite the bullet, have the trees felled, the stumps ground out and replaced them with something more suitable (and less expensive in the long run).
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I would 'box' the right hand tree ... there's a lot of root exposed there.
There's a bit of root showing at the base of the left hand tree ... it would probably be ok without being covered, or perhaps it could just have six inches of soil added to the base without it being built up too much.
Those poor trees ... they do look as if they've suffered. However, they look like ash trees ... they are going to grow absolutely huge and they're close to houses/homes ... and they'll probably drop seed like mad ... they'll need attention from arborist every five years or so to reduce the crowns and that'll be expensive. There were two big ash trees here when we moved in in 2011 ... we had the crowns reduced then £450 and two years ago we had one felled because it was just too big, too dark, taking too much moisture from the garden and didn't loo healthy so I was worrying about damage if it fell ... another £450 I can see that you'd want some screening there, but to be totally honest if I was you I'd bite the bullet, have the trees felled, the stumps ground out and replaced them with something more suitable (and less expensive in the long run).
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Yes both ash and already had them pollarded twice in 5 years. Their rate of growth is insane. They are good for screening but Im aware they must block the neighbours view hence the constant pruning. Could also see problems in the future with it being so close to the wall. Certainly food for thought. Cheers for your advice.
Thought id give you a wee update and ask for more advice. I was wondering if anyone could give me ideas of what type of plants I could go far. Ideally it would benefit nature. I've planted ferns near my compost heap and was thinking of having some ivy and honey suckle for the walled area. Any other suggestions?
The Sun comes round the house to the left of the shed, then behind the ash trees.
A variegated ivy with interestingly shaped leaves would look good on that wall as long as the mortar is sound. A honeysuckle trained on trellis or wires would also be suitable.
A variegated ivy with interestingly shaped leaves would look good on that wall as long as the mortar is sound. A honeysuckle trained on trellis or wires would also be suitable.
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Left tree Pic 1
Right Tree Pic 2 and 3.
Thanks yet again
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Yes both ash and already had them pollarded twice in 5 years. Their rate of growth is insane. They are good for screening but Im aware they must block the neighbours view hence the constant pruning. Could also see problems in the future with it being so close to the wall. Certainly food for thought. Cheers for your advice.
Thought id give you a wee update and ask for more advice. I was wondering if anyone could give me ideas of what type of plants I could go far. Ideally it would benefit nature. I've planted ferns near my compost heap and was thinking of having some ivy and honey suckle for the walled area. Any other suggestions?
The Sun comes round the house to the left of the shed, then behind the ash trees.
Many Thanks
Neil
The previous owner ripped up the mature garden and put in a hot tub and decking.
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