Next door planted a Scotts Pine up against my fence and also planted two conifers either side of their bay windows that will grow to an enormous side if left.
I mentioned to them what would happen in a few years and they said they didn't realise how big they would. I also pointed out that it puts a lot of people off buying if grees are too close to the house (they had their house up for sale at the time and hadn't had any viewings).
The took the two front trees down (and sold their house two weeks later - probably a coincidence) and have promised to remove the scotts pine before they go.
Most people who aren't gardeners plant what looks good at the time and do not check about final growth height.
We HAD miserable neighbours who would wait until we were out or on on holiday, to cut their hedge. This resulted in all their clipping being on our side, wet at times, till we got back. This doesn't happen with our current neighbours who are the best you could wish for. The other side of us ...bit iffy but no trouble. You cannot choose your parents or (almost) your neighbours, but with a little give and take you can at least get on with your neighbours.
You could always wait until they go on holiday and phone a tree surgeon and just stand in the garden when he arrives and pretend to be the householder.
Jimmy Crawford. ' they never told me. Must have slipped their minds. Would you and your lads like a cuppa? ...bit of cake. No. Well I'll not keep you. Give us a shout if you change yer mind.????
How about having a garden party, friends, family and neighbours sort of thing. Choose the right time of day and year. Set out your tables and chairs just where the tree shades your garden. Someone is bound to remark it's a pity re the shading and your neighbours just might realise the problem.
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Next door planted a Scotts Pine up against my fence and also planted two conifers either side of their bay windows that will grow to an enormous side if left.
I mentioned to them what would happen in a few years and they said they didn't realise how big they would. I also pointed out that it puts a lot of people off buying if grees are too close to the house (they had their house up for sale at the time and hadn't had any viewings).
The took the two front trees down (and sold their house two weeks later - probably a coincidence) and have promised to remove the scotts pine before they go.
Most people who aren't gardeners plant what looks good at the time and do not check about final growth height.
Have no idea what happened there re typos - but you get the drift.
You could always wait until they go on holiday and phone a tree surgeon and just stand in the garden when he arrives and pretend to be the householder.
Yup that would work. Then deny all knowledge when they come home.
Not the best of ideas
Just as well it's intended as humour, rather than advice.
How about having a garden party, friends, family and neighbours sort of thing. Choose the right time of day and year. Set out your tables and chairs just where the tree shades your garden. Someone is bound to remark it's a pity re the shading and your neighbours just might realise the problem.
accidentally hammer some copper nails into the trunk,takes time but it works