|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 20:55:08 GMT -5
Tree, actually they have 3 large pines about 70 feet tall planted about 6 feet apart right along my fence line. When we moved in they were only about 15 feet, but over the years they have grown to the point that they are creating a huge mess and blocking out the sun. Pine cones, branches, needles clogging my gutters, lack of sun allowing the moss to grow. I hates them.
Any ideas, I want them gone, but I don't want to go back to jail either.
|
|
|
|
Post by Sonny Werblin on Dec 3, 2014 21:13:57 GMT -5
You own all the space abover your property. So you can legally cut ever branch that extends over the property line.
|
|
|
|
Post by Trades on Dec 3, 2014 21:56:18 GMT -5
You own all the space abover your property. So you can legally cut ever branch that extends over the property line. And every root under the ground on your property line can be cut. Of course make sure the trees won't land on your house when they fall. |
|
|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 22:01:22 GMT -5
You own all the space abover your property. So you can legally cut ever branch that extends over the property line. This was a challenge, but three about 7 years ago I had access to a 4 wd high reach articulating boom thingy and a chain saw, and I did just that as high as I could reach which was about 25/30 feet. It helped but did not solve my issue. |
|
|
|
Post by Sonny Werblin on Dec 3, 2014 22:09:56 GMT -5
Drill a hole about 12 to 15 inches into each tree with a paddle blade at a downward angle. Pour a concentrate of a bush kill type of herbicide into the hole. It must be concentrate. Then cover the entry point of the hole by glueing bark over it. Dispose of drill bit, herbicide concentrate bottle, and glue in a dumpster at least 30 miles from your home at a location devoid of surveillance cameras. Note, use cash for any related purchases and destroy receipts.
|
|
|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 22:11:29 GMT -5
You own all the space abover your property. So you can legally cut ever branch that extends over the property line. And every root under the ground on your property line can be cut. Of course make sure the trees won't land on your house when they fall. About 6 years ago I converted a large play house that my daugter grew out of into a 14' x 8' garden shed and put it on a timber foundation right under neath the trees In order to get things some what level and plumb I had to cut several large feeder roots to the largest of the trees. the big guy is currently at about a 10% to 15% list, towards the neighbors master bed room. I brought this up (the list) and my other concerns about the trees with the neighbors over this past summer. I also brought up that the roots of theese trees are lifting and destroying the fence that they were to cheap help install about 5 years ago. There comment was it is to much work to do anything about anything. I guess I am just ranting as much as anything, but I am thinking if the trees were dead the county might make them do something, fire hazard and all. |
|
|
|
Post by Sonny Werblin on Dec 3, 2014 22:14:25 GMT -5
I think if you hire a certified arborist who is willing to declare the trees a hazard, you can force him to cut them down.
|
|
|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 22:15:37 GMT -5
Drill a hole about 12 to 15 inches into each tree with a paddle blade at a downward angle. Pour a concentrate of a bush kill type of herbicide into the hole. It must be concentrate. Then cover the entry point of the hole by glueing bark over it. Dispose of drill bit, herbicide concentrate bottle, and glue in a dumpster at least 30 miles from your home at a location devoid of surveillance cameras. Note, use cash for any related purchases and destroy receipts. I'm liking this idea, except I am pretty sure it is illegal and I want to continue to stay out of jail. I wonder if I could do this to one of the large surface roots in my yard and not be held liable for damages to the tree, if found out? |
|
|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 22:17:45 GMT -5
I think if you hire a certified arborist who is willing to declare the trees a hazard, you can force him to cut them down. This sound good, hadn't thought of that? Thanks Sonny. |
|
|
|
Post by Sonny Werblin on Dec 3, 2014 22:18:22 GMT -5
Do you have a sewer lateral near the tree roots? I think they sell powerful chemicals to kill tree roots threatening sewer laterals and septic systems.
|
|
|
|
Post by Sonny Werblin on Dec 3, 2014 22:21:29 GMT -5
I think if you hire a certified arborist who is willing to declare the trees a hazard, you can force him to cut them down. This sound good, hadn't thought of that? Thanks Sonny. Let me know how it turns out. Consider telling your neighbor that his homeowners insurance may pay to cut the trees down if they are declared a hazard. |
|
|
|
Post by PK on Dec 3, 2014 22:24:38 GMT -5
Girdle it.
|
|
|
|
Post by thebigragu on Dec 3, 2014 22:37:38 GMT -5
Shake your neighbor down for some cash if he wants to keep his trees. Win Win he ll pay quick if he adores them. Otherwise whats on your property can legally be removed over and under
|
|
|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 23:28:24 GMT -5
Nah, I needs to be a bit more stealthy. |
|
|
|
Post by Gunnails on Dec 3, 2014 23:34:14 GMT -5
Shake your neighbor down for some cash if he wants to keep his trees. Win Win he ll pay quick if he adores them. Otherwise whats on your property can legally be removed over and under How would that work? The lazy ass doesn't care what I do on my side of the fence. And to be honest I don't want any one to get hurt otherwise I would just cut all the big roots on my side, the trees are right up against the fence so I could cut them off close, but the trees are 70 feet tall and his house is only 20 feet or so from them. |
|
