can anyone help me?

[Adam]

i have got to quote a job for trimming a yew tree in someones garden. the tree has obviously been trimmed into shape many times before and im just going to do it again for the new owners.

 

sooo the question is... does anyone know of a place where i can hire or can anyone let me borrow a bit set of a frame ladders? the tree is approx 30foot.

 

looked at a picker but the access is poor.

 

many thanks

adam

[jpbeaver]

would quick build scaffolding not do it? its cheep to hire round here

[Tommy_B]

If its been trimmed before, could a ladder with a board be up to the task? Just tie it on and lean it into the tree? Just an idea??

[Adam]

i thought of that...but wherre its been let for a couple of years it doesnt look too dense and i dont want to risk damage to me or the tree if the ladder fell.i will have a look at some quick build scaffolding i think. or any other ideas are welcome.

[Paul Jenks]

We used to do some 'yew cubes' at a large private house. Historically the gardeners used to climb up into the canopy and at various spots over the whole canopy they could get their head, shoulders and body though a gap to reach round and trim. Yew is as tough as old boots so you only need branches of 2 inches or so to stand on.

[Stephen Blair]

big set of ladders with a board on the end, the steeper the laddder and the bigger the board the less damage you will do.

[chestnut]

adam - my dad might be able to lend you some basic scaffolding - would fit in the back of your truck ok

 

give me a shout if you want me to ask him for you

[Adam]

i think i have it sorted now. going to go with the ladder and bored.

thanks for the offer too chestnut. i will more than likely be in contact with you about timber some point soon if you dad has any for sale? some more birch and sweet chestnut would be great.

[chestnut]

i think i have it sorted now. going to go with the ladder and bored.

thanks for the offer too chestnut. i will more than likely be in contact with you about timber some point soon if you dad has any for sale? some more birch and sweet chestnut would be great.

 

we have recently cut a load of laurel, birch and sycamore - all in cord - ready to go (should be ready for winter if the sun comes back)

 

as for chestnut - well you know what's here

[Adam]

we have recently cut a load of laurel, birch and sycamore - all in cord - ready to go (should be ready for winter if the sun comes back)

 

as for chestnut - well you know what's here

 

you think your dad would be happy with selling a load the same size as last year? not so short of timber this year but i need something to make up some good loads.