I’m attaching a photo in which you can at least partly see the hedge that borders our future property on the right and left sides.
We find it visually quite heavy and it’s not 100% well maintained. We think that trimming it will require a lot of work.
This hedge “forest” doesn’t appeal to us visually. We also find it unsuitable regarding burglary protection (someone could move around in this dense thicket without being noticed) and would prefer to have a fence for safety reasons, especially because of the children.
However, several people with more gardening experience have told us that removing this hedge will be a major task. It’s still unclear to us, so we need to ask again: The hedge apparently extends beyond our property, and the neighbor also has a share of the hedge.
Setting that aside for now: Is there any chance to remove this hedge as a DIY project? We understand it will probably be exhausting, but is it doable? What tools would be needed? Or is it better to leave it to a professional? What do you estimate the cost for hedge removal by a specialist would be?
We find it visually quite heavy and it’s not 100% well maintained. We think that trimming it will require a lot of work.
This hedge “forest” doesn’t appeal to us visually. We also find it unsuitable regarding burglary protection (someone could move around in this dense thicket without being noticed) and would prefer to have a fence for safety reasons, especially because of the children.
However, several people with more gardening experience have told us that removing this hedge will be a major task. It’s still unclear to us, so we need to ask again: The hedge apparently extends beyond our property, and the neighbor also has a share of the hedge.
Setting that aside for now: Is there any chance to remove this hedge as a DIY project? We understand it will probably be exhausting, but is it doable? What tools would be needed? Or is it better to leave it to a professional? What do you estimate the cost for hedge removal by a specialist would be?
Wow, yes, you can do it yourself, but it will probably be a huge effort. I wouldn’t even start without a mini excavator. The most expensive part will likely be the disposal. Try asking a local contractor how much an hour of excavator work with an operator costs, and also contact a waste container service about renting a container.
Wow, how many meters is that exactly? And what is the total height? It looks like there are planter blocks set underneath?
Anyway, we also inherited a similar dark hedge with our first house. Cutting it down is always possible, but the problem is the roots.
You’ll need some connections—a farmer with a tractor who can pull the roots out quickly. However, be prepared that the thick root sections might still need to be cut with an axe, meaning they have to be split so the root core can be removed. Longer root parts will either remain in the ground or have to be dug out later. I don’t remember how far the roots spread, but I think it’s not very far.
Good luck!
Anyway, we also inherited a similar dark hedge with our first house. Cutting it down is always possible, but the problem is the roots.
You’ll need some connections—a farmer with a tractor who can pull the roots out quickly. However, be prepared that the thick root sections might still need to be cut with an axe, meaning they have to be split so the root core can be removed. Longer root parts will either remain in the ground or have to be dug out later. I don’t remember how far the roots spread, but I think it’s not very far.
Good luck!
The planter stones extend up from the courtyard, but they shouldn’t really be placed directly under the hedges.
Meters... good question. I’d say about 20?
It should be possible to get a small excavator, but the challenge is how to bring it into the garden area without leaving everything crushed behind it...
Meters... good question. I’d say about 20?
It should be possible to get a small excavator, but the challenge is how to bring it into the garden area without leaving everything crushed behind it...
Hello Mizit,
I would start by clearing everything completely. Use a chainsaw to remove all vegetation up to about 20 cm (8 inches) above ground level. Then you can examine the roots. If necessary, they can be dug out, but that’s a job for someone with a lot of experience.
Alternatively, you might consider inoculating the roots with fungi. After a few years, the problem might resolve itself.
But first and foremost, you need to know where the hedge stands in relation to your neighbor’s property line. If you use an excavator to remove it, you might end up damaging your neighbor’s garden.
Steven
I would start by clearing everything completely. Use a chainsaw to remove all vegetation up to about 20 cm (8 inches) above ground level. Then you can examine the roots. If necessary, they can be dug out, but that’s a job for someone with a lot of experience.
Alternatively, you might consider inoculating the roots with fungi. After a few years, the problem might resolve itself.
But first and foremost, you need to know where the hedge stands in relation to your neighbor’s property line. If you use an excavator to remove it, you might end up damaging your neighbor’s garden.
Steven
What kind of low wall or fence are you planning? If it’s going to be a wall, you’ll have to dig a trench for the foundation line anyway. Perhaps you can combine those tasks? Otherwise, nothing stops you from stretching a line at a corner to see how easy the job will be. If it takes you a week just to handle a small tree, I’d consider using heavy equipment.
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