It makes me feel bad to remove a plant that has been established. It is not about pulling something out of the ground so it can be transplanted.
The plant can be moved elsewhere in the garden or given to a neighbor. This is the case where it’s not possible to salvage a plant.
If someone doesn’t pick it up before the bulk arrives, the truck will not come.
pick-up day.
When the god of fashion in horticulture decreed all
Someone planted four evergreen shrubs to cover the foundations of houses.
There are a lot of people in my neighborhood. They were there
There is nothing wrong about my stone foundation or the trellis that conceals my
porch’s unmentionables. It’s true.
Taken by themselves, these are quite attractive. Most of us are conditioned by our parents to believe that houses should be a big investment.
It is not considered a house unless the foundation has been camouflaged by shrubs. These shrubs tend to be evergreen varieties because they are popular.
The only thing that could be worse than wearing your underwear outside is standing in it.
Winter is intentionally exposing the underpinnings of your house to freezing temperatures
The breezes, and the critical looks of your neighbours.
Some people chose to use flowers during the Great Cover-Up.
shrubs that thrive in these environs–rhododendrons and azaleas. Some were clearly scandalized at the idea of a plant that would bloom so large.
Exuberantly, in spring, they sought shelter in junipers and piceas.
arborvitae. Some chose holly. A new industry was created to take care of these green suburban residents.
To look good, the hedges had to be clipped. Landscape contractors began by using loppers and hedge shears.
Other such devices. They were then provided with powerful tools by technology, which enabled them to accomplish their goals.
Trim hedges quickly and efficiently, at a cost that is three times less, using 3x the amount.
Noise pollution from non-electric equipment. The suburban hedges have been cut into rows of long, crew-cut bars.
Trapezoids with fine edges, lollipops and sometimes neatly-trimmed amorphous
blobs.
When people allowed these evergreen shrubs to grow too large, the problem began.
big. I think the first is my favorite.
The rhododendrons and the azaleas were out of control. These plants, if left to grow unchecked, can cover entire yards.
Only foundations but also first-floor windows. When the rhododendrons started to reach unreasonably high heights, they were a problem.
They were terrified of pruning. They grew faster and had more flowers until the drought or
They were hauled away by horticultural agents. Fortunately,
Homeowners were more likely to trim boxwood and privet hedges. Over time, however, the more modest evergreens also began to become prominent.
Some very beautiful architecture is obscured by creeping up on the sides and front of the house.
The inhabitants may have a different view of it.
great outdoors.
This is exactly what happened to me. This is what happened at my house.
The evergreens on the front are flush now with the top of this building.
Porch railing. There is no way to
It is almost impossible to trim them at the front without using a stepladder.
They can be pushed to their back without getting into many scrapes. They could be pursued by someone young and agile.
Hanging in a harness from an outward-projecting bracket on the porch
roof. With a pair of sturdy shoes, you can easily climb onto the roof.
The person who has the loppers could prune back the hedge. It is obvious that I’m not the person who would do this, but I think it might be a good idea.
It’s hard to find anyone willing to take on that type of work.
If I had to hire someone, would they be able to provide my shrubs with the required severe treatment?
If I didn’t get a haircut, my specimens would look awful–leggy at the bottom.
It is green with a bald top and sides. It’s green on the sides and bald at the top.
It is best to cut them down severely (to 18 inches tall) and then encourage the growth.
Fill in the gaps from scratch. This,
However, it would take me years to do so, and I don’t want to endure years of suffering.
Watching and waiting for shrubs I do not even like.
They are now leaving. They are leaving the premises.
In a few months, some burly men may come to take them away. The latticework surrounding the house will make me wonder and awe.
The shrubs I choose will be easier to maintain and can be planted at the bottom of my porch.
They are easier to maintain and more appealing. The space will be filled with hydrangeas and possibly a Japanese Kerria.
japonica). You may add some type of japonica.
Daylilies will be planted in the middle of the small trees as an accent.
The array is because they are beautiful and require little maintenance.
As soon as the time is right, I’ll prune my shrubs with care and love.
I can rest assured that the result of my work will not be scratches or needlelike evergreen
Leaves in my hair. I’ll feel proud
When I compare my house to the others in my neighbourhood, they are all still
Overgrown foundation plantings. After that, I’ll come down to Earth and look at the overgrown privet.
The hedge, which stands like an insult to horticulture on my northern boundary, is a
property.