Thanks all. It was sheer stupidity, nothing unusual there as my OH is fond of saying. You might think that after all those years in the NHS that I might know better.
Have got a tree surgeon conming today, some of the Beech trees although very beautiful just starting to make bits of the garden a bit too shady. I want to know whether they can be reduced in size sypathetically, still leaving a lovely tree shape, but 40 -50 feet shorter. I fid it so hard to know on meeting these people if they "artists" or "butchers"
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
Punkdoc - it might be a bit difficult in your present situation but I asked to visit some gardens the chap had worked on before I let him loose on my ash trees - perhaps you could ask to see some Before & After pics?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all not been on for while due to my health but on the mend now. Hope your all well and welcome to all new members. Just booked a cottage in St Ives for two weeks in June/July if anyone can give me names of gardens and places to visit that would be great thanks.
I had a good tree surgeon to take the dead wood out of the oak trees with the preservation orders on. He took photos of the dead stuff for the council, and spent a day swinging around on harnesses in the tops, wielding a chainsaw. I was very impressed. They also chipped all the stuff they took out which we used for mulch on the garden after stacking for a few months. We are not far from you, I can send you their details if you're interested. They also did some work on the wood next door, and were careful to leave the trunk of the tree that the woodpeckers nest in alone. All in all , a pretty good firm.
Thanks fidget and commiserations on your recent loss. The tree surgeon has been and advised leaving the Beeches alone, apparently they dont like being reduced [ I suppose I wouldnt either ] However he is going to take about 10 feet off a couple of yews which should help the gloom. I was pleased that he was prepared to turn down the work on the Beeches, he also seemed very knowledgeable about various other trees in the garden and was interested in the wildlife and our log piles. It was a rewarding half hour.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
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Punkdoc hugs, but gentle ones.
Archie glad you are feeling a bit better.
Verdun, wrong, on a shovel
Dove can I have my sun back now? Rather misty at the minute.
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Thanks all. It was sheer stupidity, nothing unusual there as my OH is fond of saying. You might think that after all those years in the NHS that I might know better.
Have got a tree surgeon conming today, some of the Beech trees although very beautiful just starting to make bits of the garden a bit too shady. I want to know whether they can be reduced in size sypathetically, still leaving a lovely tree shape, but 40 -50 feet shorter. I fid it so hard to know on meeting these people if they "artists" or "butchers"
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Punkdoc - it might be a bit difficult in your present situation but I asked to visit some gardens the chap had worked on before I let him loose on my ash trees - perhaps you could ask to see some Before & After pics?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all not been on for while due to my health but on the mend now. Hope your all well and welcome to all new members. Just booked a cottage in St Ives for two weeks in June/July if anyone can give me names of gardens and places to visit that would be great thanks.
Andy
Good to hear you're on the mend - welcome back!
When we went down to Cornwall last Verdun gave us a lovely list of gardens and nurseries to visit - I'm sure he'll come up with a list for you
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Get well soon , Puncdoc.
I had a good tree surgeon to take the dead wood out of the oak trees with the preservation orders on. He took photos of the dead stuff for the council, and spent a day swinging around on harnesses in the tops, wielding a chainsaw. I was very impressed. They also chipped all the stuff they took out which we used for mulch on the garden after stacking for a few months. We are not far from you, I can send you their details if you're interested. They also did some work on the wood next door, and were careful to leave the trunk of the tree that the woodpeckers nest in alone. All in all , a pretty good firm.
Andy, pleased to see you back and"on the mend".
Thanks fidget and commiserations on your recent loss. The tree surgeon has been and advised leaving the Beeches alone, apparently they dont like being reduced [ I suppose I wouldnt either ] However he is going to take about 10 feet off a couple of yews which should help the gloom. I was pleased that he was prepared to turn down the work on the Beeches, he also seemed very knowledgeable about various other trees in the garden and was interested in the wildlife and our log piles. It was a rewarding half hour.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Sounds good Punkdoc
Those of us who enjoyed Winterwatch last night (shame they haven't got snow
) don't forget it's on earlier this evening, 8pm BBC 2
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.