Removing massive hedge to install turf.
Discussion
We’ve recently moved into a new place which has a good sized garden but a lot is taken up by hedges and trees.
I’m currently hacking backing this jungle.
What’s the best way for me to remove the huge amount of roots that are left over in preparation to turf?
I was thinking of hiring a guy with a mini digger to spend the day just pulling it all out?
Or can I get away with root killer, exposing as much as possible to the winter frost and then just pull it out myself in the new year?
I’m currently hacking backing this jungle.
What’s the best way for me to remove the huge amount of roots that are left over in preparation to turf?
I was thinking of hiring a guy with a mini digger to spend the day just pulling it all out?
Or can I get away with root killer, exposing as much as possible to the winter frost and then just pull it out myself in the new year?
Edited by Phunk on Sunday 6th September 16:39
Chrisgr31 said:
hidetheelephants said:
Rhododendrons are bds, make sure you get all of it otherwise it'll be back. Also burn or skip the bits, do not chip/shred it or the fker will seed.
This.Are you planning on putting up a fence or what in replacement for it?looks like it edges on the road so that will bring a host of other questions!
Rhododendrons don’t make good hedges though!
There's a hedge (which isn't a Rhododendron) surrounding the property, so we'll keep that along with a couple of larger trees.
This is a overhead view of the property (my bit in red)
Several months later, this is where I'm at
New plan is to turn it into a gravel driveway with the entrance being between the lamppost and give-away sign.
Have I missed anything from this list:
Remove section of hedge and demolish wall
Remove path (possibly set base aside to use in drive)
Lay down membrane
75-100mm of Type 1 wacked down
Throw gravel on top
Job jobbed
New plan is to turn it into a gravel driveway with the entrance being between the lamppost and give-away sign.
Have I missed anything from this list:
Remove section of hedge and demolish wall
Remove path (possibly set base aside to use in drive)
Lay down membrane
75-100mm of Type 1 wacked down
Throw gravel on top
Job jobbed
crofty1984 said:
Phunk said:
New plan is to turn it into a gravel driveway with the entrance being between the lamppost and give-away sign.
Have I missed anything from this list:
Get permission from the council for a dropped kerb and pay them for it.Have I missed anything from this list:
I hope I'm wrong, but I think you'll struggle to get an entrance there.
You could risk it as a lot of people do, but the proper way is to do as above.
There’s several similar properties in the area with driveways on junctions.
My fear with asking the council is that they’ll say no then be on their radar.
Digger said:
Phunk said:
Is there anything preventing a dropped kerb & onsite parking top right of the property marked above instead?I think I'm going to risk it, I've been around our local neighbourhood and there's plenty of houses who've added driveways in similar/worse circumstances.
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