Tree advice + Tree service required

[Super_Spud]

Morning all.

 

To cut a long story short, time has come for me to confront the last big task in my garden.

 

My problem

 

I have conifer in the rear garden which is woefully out of control.

It is too close to the house for my liking and has reached a unacceptable height.

 

However, the position of my house (on a corner) means it provides privacy into the back garden to some degree as well as the rear of the house.

 

What I wish to achieve

 

I wish to at the very least have the height reduced.

 

Alternatively, cut and remove the entire tree and plant something more appropriate.

 

 

 

What I would really like is for some input on the alternative which you guys think may be appropriate. I not in the slightest green fingered so i have no idea regarding tree/bush species but I'm happy to do a little maintenance every once in a while.

 

I would also like for someone to visit (or price via the below pictures if they can) to give a quote for height reduction/complete removal.

I did previously hire a firm from these forums for trees in the front drive and opposite rear who did a decent job. So if your reading this and recognise the garden please get in touch.

 

Im located near Ikea just off the M6 Junction 9.

 

 

Many many thanks for any input.

 

Hopefully these picture work.....

 

 

[stihlmadasever]

I wouldnt reduce those i would remove and replant.

Shouldnt cost too much to remove those.

I wouldnt give you a price as i work in Scotland and the pricing difference between us and down south is substantial.

[Super_Spud]

I wouldnt reduce those i would remove and replant.

Shouldnt cost too much to remove those.

I wouldnt give you a price as i work in Scotland and the pricing difference between us and down south is substantial.

 

Appreciate your input

[lux]

I agree. Remove and replace. It will look awful reduced.

Have the stump ground out , improve the soil and plant something in its place that you can train to the size and shape you want and is right for the space so if you wish you can look after yourself in the future.

[veners]

Yep imo fell and grind improve the soil and replace with something like laurel that you can easily maintain and will fill the gap quite quickly.