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Hedge Wars

Our old neighbor, a few owners ago, planted a laurel hedge along our shared property line, on his side. He also took care of the hedge, keeping it trimmed and in control.

Then he sold, and two owners later, with renters, the hedge is all out of control. We have taken on the task of trimming our side, but really need to bring the height down 3 or 4 feet.

Carl has been trimming what he can reach, over the course of 3 days I think. Today I started on the higher reaches, using a borrowed 8 foot step ladder. I’ve done between 1/4 to 1/3 of what can be reached from our yard. MY ARMS ARE TOAST. But we have good weather for the next few days, so I will need to push myself, or at least my arms to keep moving.

It’s hard to get perspective from the pictures, but here they are anyway.

North quarter, only Carl’s lower trim done
North end, the overhang is more evident here.
I have done the upper potion to the right of the ladder. At least what can be reached from our side.
It’s a complete tangle.

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