I suggest you get a tree surgeon in to cut back your tree to your requirements, ensuring that it is done properly and with no damage. They will be able to check for active nests and do the work at the appropriate time ... they will also be able to chip and take the branches away.
A lilac isn’t huge so it won’t cost a fortune.
Tell your neighbours that you’ve arranged to have the problem dealt with and hopefully the matter is sorted.
Actually that's not a huge tree and could be sorted out without too much specialist equipment ... certainly won't need anyone climbing into its branches ... get a couple of quotes from general gardeners ... ask around for recommendations ... local Facebook groups or Streetlife.com are good places to find tradesmen in your area.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
My guess would be £150 +/- for half a day’s work. My experience of heavy pruning of lilacs is that they retaliate! When ours was done it sent up a forest of suckers from the roots.
I suggest you get a tree surgeon in to cut back your tree to your requirements, ensuring that it is done properly and with no damage. They will be able to check for active nests and do the work at the appropriate time ... they will also be able to chip and take the branches away.
A lilac isn’t huge so it won’t cost a fortune.
Tell your neighbours that you’ve arranged to have the problem dealt with and hopefully the matter is sorted.
I think it's from the lilac family, been there for many many years! Will post a piccie.
looking at the leaves and flowers I think your bush is privet, it wont mind being trimmed.
Lilac is often grafted onto privet, so what may have been a lilac bush may now be privet ... as @BenCotto has described ... when pruned they often shoot up from the base.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I suggest you get a tree surgeon in to cut back your tree to your requirements, ensuring that it is done properly and with no damage. They will be able to check for active nests and do the work at the appropriate time ... they will also be able to chip and take the branches away.
A lilac isn’t huge so it won’t cost a fortune.
Tell your neighbours that you’ve arranged to have the problem dealt with and hopefully the matter is sorted.
Actually that's not a huge tree and could be sorted out without too much specialist equipment ... certainly won't need anyone climbing into its branches ... get a couple of quotes from general gardeners ... ask around for recommendations ... local Facebook groups or Streetlife.com are good places to find tradesmen in your area.
Lilac is often grafted onto privet, so what may have been a lilac bush may now be privet ... as @BenCotto has described ... when pruned they often shoot up from the base.
My pruner 'thingys' are ok , but the thicker branches need something stronger. Used a tiny hack saw to test, again ok but phew, took ages. You have all given be great confidence to go forward!!! Please note your time and help is appreciated.
I suggest you get a tree surgeon in to cut back your tree to your requirements, ensuring that it is done properly and with no damage. They will be able to check for active nests and do the work at the appropriate time ... they will also be able to chip and take the branches away.
A lilac isn’t huge so it won’t cost a fortune.
Tell your neighbours that you’ve arranged to have the problem dealt with and hopefully the matter is sorted.
I think it's from the lilac family, been there for many many years! Will post a piccie.
looking at the leaves and flowers I think your bush is privet, it wont mind being trimmed.
Fab, let's hope so! Love the secret garden effect, but just noticed 'meanies' next door have took it upon themselves to trim another pretty plant of mine! Only to reveal, their garden rubbish of old toys and brick a brac crammed down the side of their shed!
My guess would be £150 +/- for half a day’s work. My experience of heavy pruning of lilacs is that they retaliate! When ours was done it sent up a forest of suckers from the roots.
Obviously, I was going to prune it back, but pressure to cut it down is upsetting.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.