I would like to use hazel sticks for my bean poles doe's anyone know a supplier in the East Mids, I could always lath's but would like the real thing, I have plenty of wooded areas around me but the local Lord of the Manor would not like his pheasants disturbed ;)
Power of the internet found a supplier ;)
I have two growing (where they shouldn't be but I inherited them) in my backj garden. I cut these down in the Autumn for their staves - and because if I let them get to big, my house will fall down. :o
How do I get rid should the need arise?
Quote from: redclanger on December 07, 2007, 14:42:43
How do I get rid should the need arise?
With a chainsaw or a big axe, then dig out the roots
That's a problem though because the guy who planted them put them next to big old walls. It might be a chemical job (which I would hate) if nobody can suggest a safer alternative. :(
If you cut them down to ground level they send out loads of suckers as a defence mechanism if you girdle them as close to ground level as possible they will usually just die & once they are dead they can be removed easily.
If you cut away a section of bark all the way round the stem you have girdled it. This is non repairable and the affected tree will die very quickly.
Thanks - I shall give that a go if needs be.
Hi Mr Smith,
Glad you found somewhere for your hazel - are you willing to share the source? I've clearly been looking in the wrong place cos I've not found anywhere local yet - derbyshire/east mid area. I'd like some hazel to make hurdles with.
Thanks :)
Kidspace,
Try Swepston Coppice at Earl Shilton
01455 846807
Quote from: redclanger on December 07, 2007, 14:42:43
I have two growing (where they shouldn't be but I inherited them) in my backj garden. I cut these down in the Autumn for their staves - and because if I let them get to big, my house will fall down. :o
How do I get rid should the need arise?
Get a turfer winch, they can be very cheap in one of those shops that sell everything (poundwise etc) Every garden should have one, I solve quite a few problems with mine and it cost me £6.00 plus a lenght of chain from the scrapyard £2.00. It has ripped out quite a few sycamores, willows and unwanted shrubs and if you really soak the surrounding ground for a few hours the roots pull out quite cleanly.
I have had it about 7 years and have earned a few bob pulling up stumps.
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Cheers Ace. Did not know about those ::) Can think of loads of uses.
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Get your car out of the ditch?
I regularly use a winch to pull out stumps or trees in awkward places but a couple of years ago when I was removing a leylandii hedge for someone I destroyed & had to replace a tarmac path on the other side of it which the roots had gone under so I would suggest caution if you use one to remove trees next to a wall.