spandit
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The parent tree is next door, on an industrial estate. Hasn't been pruned and looks healthy enough, although maybe the soil that's been disturbed further away has had an effect. I've got a few potted seedlings that I'll plant out in the fields as they're still attractive trees and should give some competition to the willow and birch. Going to coppice the saplings that have grown a bit larger as they're not in the way, although they are a bit straggly.
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Had some little poplar seedlings coming up on the lawn. It's nowhere near the house so wasn't too concerned: Rather naively, I thought that tree suckers only occured next to the trunk and this particular one was a good 10m away from the parent (I assumed it had sprouted from wind blown seed). Thought I'd dig them up to transplant elsewhere amongst my other trees where they can grow unrestricted but found this: That root is a good 20mm across. Not far underneath the soil but hoping regular mowing will keep the seedlings at bay. I'm guessing that just cutting the root nearer the tree will have no effect as the root will just put down it's own roots. Any other ideas? They're growing in an area where I've planted fruit trees, amongst some more mature fruit trees
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Drive through it with a Jimny...
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If you sketch where they are then join each point to make triangles you can then measure and plot on a CAD program (each tree will have two distances to neighbouring trees). To get a GPS position that accurate you'd need a ground relay station or other costly equipment. You could then use the compass to make one bearing to align the whole lot
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He would be pretty annoying, though
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Would a DIY chipper / shredder work?
spandit replied to Stoatally's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
I wouldn't bother. I have one and frankly the diameter of the stuff you can feed into it is so small that even with a small pile of brash, it takes ages. Either burn it or pile it up in a corner for wildlife -
Do they have flower beds next to their house? Japanese knotweed makes an attractive bedding plant as a peace offering
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I know the OP said he couldn't burn it, but it's so much fun to burn - pops and bangs like fireworks...
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I think you'd find it less hassle and cheaper if they just all trespass there and you don't find out until later...
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Leylandii plantation - cost effective way to remove?
spandit replied to Zeissman's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
If they're that closely spaced just set fire to the one that's most upwind... -
Weed membrane could fit the bill Did it work?
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I've got an electric ride in car you can have to modify or use for parts - the steering might come in useful
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I'd be worried about rot but could give it a go
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I was hoping this was going to be a way to stop my willow sprouting from the trunk when I'm trying to lift the crown/pollard
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No, I meant something like this: [ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Whistling-Tea-113518/dp/B000YHUQCG]Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Pot, #113518: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Vhqhm-f3L.@@AMEPARAM@@51Vhqhm-f3L[/ame]
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Just be a little careful when handling them. Mould spores can be carcinogenic but I would have thought burning them would destroy them adequately
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Zebra kettles from Thailand are excellent but not easy to get hold of in the UK
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There is privet around and I know it likes poor soil. I'll compare it with a known trees, thanks. If it does turn out to be privet, should I just leave it or cut it down? I don't want to lose the conifers as they're hiding a barn
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Most things won't grow underneath a conifer, it seems, but this is doing OK - any idea what it is?
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Bamboo?
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Not a sausage. Only the photos of a very handsome chap walking away having just turned the camera on... I've moved it now, closer to where the damage was, so will see what happens
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Mine is a complete pain in the 'arris. So much that after about half an hour of it starting and then dieing immediately, it was put down with a little more force than was strictly necessary. As a result, I have to replace some throttle parts as didn't find them all...
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That's what high seats are for! Although there is provision for shotgun use in the deer act, it would leave someone potentially open to prosecution if they can't conclusively prove that the deer were causing damage. Personally, I think rifles are more humane and there are many who agree with me. Going to check the camera shortly to see if it's spotted anything...
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I'm hoping to find out soon but haven't got it back yet
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It's not something I'd like to condone and the BDS, for example, is against the practice. Plenty of rifle shooters around that can do the job, humanely, for free
