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Cutting Leylandi
What will happen if I "trim" my leylandi? They're mature, about 15ft I'd
guess. We'd like them to wall height, about 7ft so that's cutting off a little more than 50%. Will they die? We really don't want them to do that - we live next door to a pub! What's the best way of going about it? Ladder and saw? Charlie. -- www.lowfidelity.org.uk RCTQ Double Princess of Britain http://www.neopets.com/refer.phtml?username=ma_shihui **** **** **** **** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 01/04/03 |
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"Charlie" wrote in message ... What will happen if I "trim" my leylandi? They're mature, about 15ft I'd guess. We'd like them to wall height, about 7ft so that's cutting off a little more than 50%. Will they die? We really don't want them to do that - we live next door to a pub! What's the best way of going about it? Ladder and saw? Ideally hand and knees hands cut them off at ground level! Otherwise, cut them off 18" below desired height to achieve a flat bushy top with the trunk hidden - don't worry it will soon make up the 18"! Best advice on how? Get a tree surgeon in! They will not charge much, you do not risk life and limb and they take away the dross. Thereafter, trim to desired height 1/2 per year. pk |
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"Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... Ideally hand and knees hands cut them off at ground level! Not an option - as I said before, we're next to a noisy pub! Best advice on how? Get a tree surgeon in! They will not charge much, you do not risk life and limb and they take away the dross. Any other tips? We were quoted around £1000 last time we asked I believe, way to much money for something that is doable! Charlie. |
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Cutting Leylandi
"Charlie" wrote in message ... "Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... Ideally hand and knees hands cut them off at ground level! Not an option - as I said before, we're next to a noisy pub! Best advice on how? Get a tree surgeon in! They will not charge much, you do not risk life and limb and they take away the dross. Any other tips? We were quoted around £1000 last time we asked I believe, way to much money for something that is doable! How many do you have? £1000 implies an awful lot of man hours for the professionals. A few yrs ago I had 6 45 ft ones taken out and roots ground out for £400 pk |
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Cutting Leylandi
"Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... How many do you have? £1000 implies an awful lot of man hours for the professionals. A few yrs ago I had 6 45 ft ones taken out and roots ground out for £400 About 15 I'd guess, all closely packed together. £400 is still alot of money! Charlie. |
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"Charlie" wrote in message ... "Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... How many do you have? £1000 implies an awful lot of man hours for the professionals. A few yrs ago I had 6 45 ft ones taken out and roots ground out for £400 About 15 I'd guess, all closely packed together. £400 is still alot of money! £1000 for topping 15 leylandii sounds outrageous! have you tried other quotes? The guy I use would be around £200 tops for a job of that size. pk ps this is a cautionary tale for those who champion planting leylandii! |
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writes "Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... How many do you have? £1000 implies an awful lot of man hours for the professionals. A few yrs ago I had 6 45 ft ones taken out and roots ground out for £400 About 15 I'd guess, all closely packed together. £400 is still alot of money! Charlie. Your biggest problem after cutting them down, or trimming them down to height, is getting rid of the bits and pieces. We have just 2 as specimen trees which of course need trimming. We did have a shredder but it wore itself out, so everything goes up the dump now. We did have bonfires but the garden is tooooooooooooooo neat and tidy for that. 'IF' your garden is big enough, ladder and Loppers/saw and then either shred or bonfire it a week at a time. Bit by bit. Not all at once. Unless, , , , , , , , , you want to pay a pro to get rid of it/them :-)) Mike Been there, got the tee shirt :-(( -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forthcoming reunions. Royal Navy Social Weekend Sussex May 2nd - 5th. H.M.S.Collingwood Association Chatham May 30th - June 2nd British Pacific Fleet Hayling Island Sept 5th - 8th Castle Class Corvettes Assn. Isle of Wight. Oct 3rd - 6th. Plus many more |
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Cutting Leylandi
We'll have to have a call around I guess! Still would rather do it myself!
(If you can imagine a 17 year old girl up the trees in theatre rigging gear!) Charlie. "Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... "Charlie" wrote in message ... "Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... How many do you have? £1000 implies an awful lot of man hours for the professionals. A few yrs ago I had 6 45 ft ones taken out and roots ground out for £400 About 15 I'd guess, all closely packed together. £400 is still alot of money! £1000 for topping 15 leylandii sounds outrageous! have you tried other quotes? The guy I use would be around £200 tops for a job of that size. pk ps this is a cautionary tale for those who champion planting leylandii! |
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In article , Charlie
writes We'll have to have a call around I guess! Still would rather do it myself! (If you can imagine a 17 year old girl up the trees in theatre rigging gear!) Charlie. If Charlie is a 17 year old girl ;-), then I guess a trip next door with the 'I'm only a helpless female' look will certainly get someone to come and help you. ;-) Mike Which pub is it???????? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forthcoming reunions. Royal Navy Social Weekend Sussex May 2nd - 5th. H.M.S.Collingwood Association Chatham May 30th - June 2nd British Pacific Fleet Hayling Island Sept 5th - 8th Castle Class Corvettes Assn. Isle of Wight. Oct 3rd - 6th. Plus many more |
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Well that would be telling! It's one in Chelmsford if that helps! I
actually need to go ask for a job there, I say I'm 17, but I actually turned 18 a week ago! Hehe. Charlie. "Mike" wrote in message ... In article , Charlie writes We'll have to have a call around I guess! Still would rather do it myself! (If you can imagine a 17 year old girl up the trees in theatre rigging gear!) Charlie. If Charlie is a 17 year old girl ;-), then I guess a trip next door with the 'I'm only a helpless female' look will certainly get someone to come and help you. ;-) Mike Which pub is it???????? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Forthcoming reunions. Royal Navy Social Weekend Sussex May 2nd - 5th. H.M.S.Collingwood Association Chatham May 30th - June 2nd British Pacific Fleet Hayling Island Sept 5th - 8th Castle Class Corvettes Assn. Isle of Wight. Oct 3rd - 6th. Plus many more |
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Cutting Leylandi
We already have full bonfire, so we were going to continually load it into
the back of the estate car and take it to the dump... OR, rent an industrial size shredder, save some to mulch with possible and take the rest to the dump or hire a skip! Charlie. "Mike" wrote in message ... In article , Charlie writes "Paul Kelly" wrote in message ... How many do you have? £1000 implies an awful lot of man hours for the professionals. A few yrs ago I had 6 45 ft ones taken out and roots ground out for £400 About 15 I'd guess, all closely packed together. £400 is still alot of money! Charlie. Your biggest problem after cutting them down, or trimming them down to height, is getting rid of the bits and pieces. We have just 2 as specimen trees which of course need trimming. We did have a shredder but it wore itself out, so everything goes up the dump now. We did have bonfires but the garden is tooooooooooooooo neat and tidy for that. 'IF' your garden is big enough, ladder and Loppers/saw and then either shred or bonfire it a week at a time. Bit by bit. Not all at once. Unless, , , , , , , , , you want to pay a pro to get rid of it/them :-)) Mike Been there, got the tee shirt :-(( -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Forthcoming reunions. Royal Navy Social Weekend Sussex May 2nd - 5th. H.M.S.Collingwood Association Chatham May 30th - June 2nd British Pacific Fleet Hayling Island Sept 5th - 8th Castle Class Corvettes Assn. Isle of Wight. Oct 3rd - 6th. Plus many more |
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Cutting Leylandi
In article , Charlie
writes What will happen if I "trim" my leylandi? They're mature, about 15ft I'd guess. We'd like them to wall height, about 7ft so that's cutting off a little more than 50%. Will they die? We really don't want them to do that - we live next door to a pub! What's the best way of going about it? Ladder and saw? Charlie. A few years back I did almost exactly the same to my neighbours Leylandii, I tried using a bow saw but couldn't get it going, ended up using a panel saw, the trees carried on growing as if nothing had happened and were trimmed regularly afterwards. A bit of grunting and groaning coupled with a mornings hard work and the job was done. -- David |
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Cutting Leylandi
In article , Paul Kelly
writes £1000 for topping 15 leylandii sounds outrageous! have you tried other quotes? The guy I use would be around £200 tops for a job of that size. pk ps this is a cautionary tale for those who champion planting leylandii! Good point Paul, in fact it may be better not to plant any trees at all -- David |
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Cutting Leylandi
"David" wrote in message ... In article , Paul Kelly writes £1000 for topping 15 leylandii sounds outrageous! have you tried other quotes? The guy I use would be around £200 tops for a job of that size. pk ps this is a cautionary tale for those who champion planting leylandii! Good point Paul, in fact it may be better not to plant any trees at all Nowt wrong with appropriate trees for the spot available! pk |
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Cutting Leylandi
In article , Paul Kelly
writes "David" wrote in message .. . In article , Paul Kelly writes £1000 for topping 15 leylandii sounds outrageous! have you tried other quotes? The guy I use would be around £200 tops for a job of that size. pk ps this is a cautionary tale for those who champion planting leylandii! Good point Paul, in fact it may be better not to plant any trees at all Nowt wrong with appropriate trees for the spot available! Unfortunately it appears to have to be your version of appropriate though -- David |
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