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Old 21-01-2007, 02:39 PM
kalstras kalstras is offline
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Hi,
Bart, we have EXACTLY the same problem with our neighbour and a 70-80ft Cedar. Same needles, same gutter same roof, same car issue, and worse, The neighbours tree has a Protection Order, which means just to trim it, an arbourculturist (sp) and an environmentalist must agree that the trim would benefit the tree. All for around 500 dollars. (Just for permission!) then the owner has to pay for any work done. We would gladly pay for it, but she doesn't see the problem because the prevailing winds littler our garden with all the droppings. One difference here is it's a cedar and no pine cones. BUT PLENTY OF NEEDLES! We have two German Shepherds, and they need to go outside a couple of times a day, and each time they come in, so do 10-50 needles.

We would not be unhappy if the tree should decide to pass on to the next life, or be bumped off by a third party hitman.

Cheers

Kal