I don’t know what the lay of the land is from your post but they should be relatively easy to get rid of. Assuming your neighbour's got the tools, I’d cut them off at ground level with loppers (not so much bending involved that way) then regularly remove any emerging foliage with a garden strimmer. The young trees will die off very quickly if they stick to that regime.
More seed will descend from the source tree every summer of course but the young seedlings will only need one strimming to kill them. it’s letting them grow bigger that’s causing the problem
I would be inclined to spray with glyfosate. the seedlings usually have a long strong tap root which is difficult to get out.. Constant beheading can also work but can occasionally result in mini bushes developing, not ideal.
Thanks to all. The saplings, @DaveGreig are growing through the narrow crack between the wall with the neighbour (thankfully not me) and the edge of the concreted front garden. The neighbours don't like greenery - plants are definitely not their thing.
The two-foot high saplings are well nigh impossible to pull out (they've been left too long) and not easy to cut down properly. It seems that the cut and address with weedkiller may be the best option.
In that case I would simply spray with SBK brushwood killer and leave to die (the may need a couple of applications). When they’re dead (not before) cut them off at the base.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I think cutting/weedkiller is the way to go considering the site they're in. They're easy to get out as tiny seedlings, but they can root in quite securely very quickly. You'd think they'd have noticed and got them out sooner if they hate greenery so much
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
You'd think they'd have noticed and got them out sooner if they hate greenery so much
The husband was attacked by thugs in the alley behind their "garden" years ago, and has never fully recovered. Both he and his wife have got many things to worry about, including two grandchildren.
My wife goes out with the lady for breakfast, and a walk, occasionally. The man is hardly well enough to see anyone but family. They tend to leave things outside, until some are impossible to deal with - this being an example.
In that case I would simply spray with SBK brushwood killer and leave to die (the may need a couple of applications). When they’re dead (not before) cut them off at the base.
Thank you @Dovefromabove I might have some in the shed (somewhere). If not, I can buy some.
That's very sad @rowlandscastle444. Is there no way they could get someone in to help with the outdoor space, or is it not a viable option?
I have to say, if/when I get to the stage of not being able to do it myself, I'll be getting rid of the garden completely. I hate the thought of having someone in fannying around with it.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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The two-foot high saplings are well nigh impossible to pull out (they've been left too long) and not easy to cut down properly.
It seems that the cut and address with weedkiller may be the best option.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
They're easy to get out as tiny seedlings, but they can root in quite securely very quickly.
You'd think they'd have noticed and got them out sooner if they hate greenery so much
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My wife goes out with the lady for breakfast, and a walk, occasionally. The man is hardly well enough to see anyone but family. They tend to leave things outside, until some are impossible to deal with - this being an example.
I might have some in the shed (somewhere). If not, I can buy some.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I have to say, if/when I get to the stage of not being able to do it myself, I'll be getting rid of the garden completely. I hate the thought of having someone in fannying around with it.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...