In the Garden: Essays on Nature and Growing

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A Council or Highways Agency may serve notice on the tree owner to require adequate clearance of hedges or trees encroaching onto pavements or roads. If the owner fails to have the work carried out, this may be done by the authority who can then bill the owner. An inspection can be done by the tree owner. The National Tree Safety Group’s ‘Common sense risk assessment of trees’ (pdf) is a good place to find information. However, for trees in high risk areas (e.g. overhanging a public footpath) or where there is any concern about the safety of a tree it is best to have a professional inspection (see below). Getting in the professionals In a 2016 landscaping trends survey carried out by Houzz, it was revealed that garden lawns were declining in popularity, with 22% of gardeners admitting to reducing the size of their lawns. 11 Simmons, J. (2016, August 5). 12 Surprising Facts About UK Gardens and What We Do in Them. Houzz. Retrieved March 15, 2023, from https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/12-surprising-facts-about-uk-gardens-and-what-we-do-in-them-stsetivw-vs~69605966

In addition to this, 67% of those in the same survey did not understand what a standard bag of compost contained.No. Your actions are classed as ‘abating a nuisance’ which does not require permission. Only in situations where you need access to their land to undertake the work would permission be required. Similarly prior consent from the local authority is required for trees with a TPO or in a Conservation Area. Originally compiled by Chris Philip and his partner Denys Gueroult, who were looking for interesting plants to grow in their garden and recording what nursery was selling what selection, the original Plant Finder listed 22,000 plants. Since then, the book has grown in terms of the plant groups it covers, its comprehensiveness and the number of genera, species and cultivars that are included. Malus 'Wedding Bouquet' (crab apple): Single white flowers produce in spring, followed by small dark red fruits. Height up to 4m (13ft). This gospel hymn is Miles' best known piece. It was commissioned by the music publisher Dr. Adam Geible, who asked Miles to write something that was "sympathetic in tone, breathing tenderness in every line; one that would bring tenderness in every line; one that would bring hope to the hopeless, rest for the weary, and downy pillows to dying beds."

Do I have to get permission from my neighbour or give them notice to cut off the overhanging branches? The data was collected from 5,630 households and also found that those aged above 74 started to spend less on gardening products than those in the age category below them. 9) The average UK garden size is 188m² If you and your neighbour disagree about a problem with a tree or hedge, it’s best to try to resolve things informally. Problems could include, for example, if you think a hedge is too high or branches from your neighbour’s tree are overhanging into your garden.The tune GARDEN was written at the same time as the text by C. Austin Miles. They were published for the first time together in The Gospel Message No. 2 in 1912. Originally, the tune had two-part treble harmony on the stanza and standard four-part harmony on the refrain, but in modern hymnals, the entire hymn is given in four-part harmony. Because the hymn was written from Mary's point of view, it might be good to have the women or a soloist sing the entire song, or just the stanzas (with the entire group on the refrain). When/Why/How: A 2018 garden trends report conducted by Wyevale garden centre found that 46% of gardeners now consciously use organic fertilisers rather than those which contain potentially harmful chemicals. 7 Wyevale Garden Centres. (2018). Garden Trends Report. Retrieved March 15, 2023, from https://www.gardenforum.co.uk/media/articles/WGC%20Garden%20Trends%20Report%202018.pdf

You would be liable if you didn’t take the necessary action after an inspection (see Further information and recommendations regarding inspecting trees). Rosa 'Jubilee Celebration': Fragrant salmon pink double flowers throughout the summer. Medium shrub rose, height and spread up to 1.2m (4ft). Other Occasions The same study also found that 37% of those surveyed found that wildlife was the best part about owning a garden, rating it ahead of growing their own plants or vegetables.If you’re not sure what to do, you can get help at your nearest Citizens Advice. Get help from a mediator Those in unskilled occupations or who were unemployed were 3 times less likely to have a garden compared to those in professional occupations.