I had these laurels taken back about 2 years ago on the Garden facing side only as they were intruding. I now want to reduce the height. I used a tree surgeon 2 years ago as it needed some chain saw work.
Looking at how much I want to take off I think I could do this on my own with with a telescopic trimmer, as no major branches or trunks up there, and if there is anything there I could get with ladders and a pruning saw, or is this a tree surgeon job?
I was facing a similar dilemma last year, knowing how much a tree surgeon would charge to top our Laurels & Thujas. I decided instead to invest in some tripod ladders so that I could do the job safely myself. I really can't recommend them enough. I managed to do both these jobs myself, plus other very high stuff, and shredded it all down so that it would make great compost. My Laurels were a bit higher than yours but the job was similar.
Clay soil - Cheshire/Derbyshire border. I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
I have 3 tier very high ladders but will need to hire a decent A frame set for this. Chainsaw would be perfect if I do decide to come down a little from the line in the orgianal photo, could be there a while but hand!
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I was facing a similar dilemma last year, knowing how much a tree surgeon would charge to top our Laurels & Thujas. I decided instead to invest in some tripod ladders so that I could do the job safely myself. I really can't recommend them enough. I managed to do both these jobs myself, plus other very high stuff, and shredded it all down so that it would make great compost. My Laurels were a bit higher than yours but the job was similar.
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful