In the Garden: Essays on Nature and Growing

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The survey found that as the respondents got older, they were more likely to enjoy gardening and participate in it as a hobby. 5) 36% of individuals in the UK grow their own herbs, fruit or vegetables in their garden Trees restricting light that fall within the terms of the High Hedges Act might be contested on these grounds rather than the Right to Light Act. There are different ways to deal with the problem depending on who owns the tree or hedge. If your neighbour owns the tree or hedge

Those in unskilled occupations or who were unemployed were 3 times less likely to have a garden compared to those in professional occupations. Camellia japonica 'Happy Birthday': Large creamy white flowers, produced in early summer and again in late summer. Group 2 clematis height up to 3m (10ft). 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 are employing a tree surgeon or arboricultural consultant who is not a member of a professional body, you ideally should seek assurances that they have;

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Buddleja 'Silver Anniversary': Creamy white fragrant flowers in late summer. Deciduous shrub with silvery leaves, height 2-3m (6½-10ft). Ruby Anniversary In a study carried out by YouGov for the Horticultural Trades Association in October 2022, it found that 36% of adults in the UK use their garden or other outdoor spaces to grow their own vegetables, fruit, or herbs. 5 Horticultural Trade Association. (2023a, January). State of the Market Report. Retrieved November 22, 2023, from https://hta.org.uk/media/2opg11yw/state-of-the-market-report-vf.pdf For anything but the most trivial of tree work (i.e. that can be carried out with a hand saw), it is important to employ the services of a professional tree surgeon or arboriculturist. The Arboricultural Association has a directory of members. Get specialist help from a tree surgeon if the roots of your neighbour’s tree are affecting your home and garden. You can cut them yourself but you must try to limit the amount of damage to the tree, which can be difficult to do. You must tell your neighbour in advance if a tree surgeon needs to go on their land. If you rent your home, talk to your landlord about the problem. They might be able to deal with the disagreement on your behalf.

Rosa 'Silver Anniversary': Pure white double flowered, hybrid tea rose height up to 90cm (3ft) and spread 60cm (2ft). 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. What if my neighbour complains about how the tree looks after I have cut off the branches to the boundary?

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Data collected in the 2021 census found that 87% of UK households had access to a garden. 1 One in eight British households has no garden. (2020, May 14). Office for National Statistics: Census 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2023, from https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/articles/oneineightbritishhouseholdshasnogarden/2020-05-14 Fuchsia 'Happy Wedding Day': Lax plant, good for hanging baskets, flowers are double white with rose-pink bases to the sepals. Do I have to get permission from my neighbour or give them notice to cut off the overhanging branches? Rosa 'Warm Wishes': Fragrant peach blooms, dark foliage, hybrid tea rose height 75cm (30in) and spread 1m (3¼ft). This text was written by C. Austin Miles in 1912. By his own account (as given in George Sanville's Forty Gospel Hymn Stories), he saw a vivid dream after reading John 20, and was then inspired to write this hymn about the first encounter between Mary Magdalene and her risen Lord.

of gardeners try to help wildlife in their gardens by feeding them or providing shelter. 7) There has been a conscious move towards organic and eco-friendly garden products, with 46% of gardeners using organic fertilisers instead of those filled with chemicals Rosa 'Golden Wedding': Large golden-yellow clusters of flowers, floribunda rose, height and spread 60-90cm (2-3ft). Silver AnniversaryThis 2017 survey also found that although it was our favourite flower, 33% of those surveyed were unaware that the rose is the national flower of England. A tree owner has a general duty of care not to injure their neighbour. They may be liable in negligence if: of individuals aged 55 and older state that they enjoy gardening, with gardening proving to be the most popular among this age group. 4 Statista Research Department. (2021c, August 20). Share of the public that enjoy gardening in the United Kingdom (UK) as of December 2020, by age. Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254970/share-of-the-public-that-enjoy-gardening-by-age-uk/

The tree (or hedge) owner will be liable for damage caused by fruit, seeds or foliage but only if it overhangs the boundary. Leaves 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. When it comes to trimming overhanging branches, only cut them up to the property line. According to GardenBuildingsDirect, you can't lean into your neighbour's garden to do this as this can be considered as trespassing. Of this 22%, 54% revealed that they were replacing their lawn with garden beds, favouring flowers and shrubs over a grassy area. If it’s not clear where the boundary is, you can get help from RICS - they work with surveyors who can help with property problems. Try to find a solution with your neighbourIn this same study, 67% of people said that having a low-maintenance garden was very important and one of the top requirements when it comes to decorating their outdoor space. 12) The most popular months for UK gardeners to start a project are March and April What happens if a treecauses damage through subsidence to a property but the builder didn’t dig the foundations deep enough? Wyevale garden centre’s garden trends report in 2018 revealed that 87% of adults in the UK with a garden wanted to attract more wildlife into their outdoor spaces. 6 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 Rosa 'Wedding Day': Creamy yellow flowers turn white with age. Vigorous rambler, which can grow up to 8m (26ft) and spread 4m (13ft). New Baby We'd always advise trying to come to a neighbourly solution first, as this is always preferable to having to call in the lawyers. If you brush up on the law as it stands, you may be able to avoid any sort of dispute altogether, which is always the ideal solution."