I'm devastated, any advice please ?

valk_scot

Davesnave wrote: »

Does anyone know if there's an forum equivalent of Godwin's Law for MILs?

To pin the possible blame on MIL in only 26 posts is pretty good going! Love it! :rotfl:

WEll, it IS the MIL's fault, innit? She started it!!

valk_scot

amcluesent wrote: »

I have to say I much prefer the look of the lower section of the hedge, even though it's a bit wonky. The tall section looks deeply oppressive, even on this side. How about trimming the tall section to match?

meer53

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

a - have they dug a veg patch on the other side and need more light to get to it?
b - can they see kids jumping on the trampoline from the bedroom now that the hedge is lower? [Perv alert]...

Nope, they have a small retaining wall behind the hedge and a paved garden, no plants !

The trampoline is usually at the top of the garden, it was only there because my gardener had moved it to cut the grass on Friday. They will be able to see kids jumping on it now though !

gazza975526570

In the picture the hedge looks far more than 10 foot and the houses below seem to be a lot llower than your property and even with the lower cutting you cant see their upstairs window

Not really sure why you needed such a high hedge tbh

meer53

valk_scot wrote: »

I have to say I much prefer the look of the lower section of the hedge, even though it's a bit wonky. The tall section looks deeply oppressive, even on this side. How about trimming the tall section to match?

The hedge has been the same height for the last 6 or 7 years, the other 5 neighbours have no issues with it, if this one neighbour had had the decency to ask me about "trimming" it, i would have done. I'm not going to trim the rest of the hedge, if i'd wanted a lower hedge i would have kept it at a lower level years ago. Does it look as though it's been "trimmed" to you ?

Tippytoes

meer53 wrote: »

Nope, they have a small retaining wall behind the hedge and a paved garden, no plants !

The trampoline is usually at the top of the garden, it was only there because my gardener had moved it to cut the grass on Friday. They will be able to see kids jumping on it now though !

I can understand your anger. I'd be going nuts in your shoes.

I don't know about the kids jumping up and down. I think I'd do a bit of nude sunbathing, then forget to put my clothes on before going for a long bounce - me and a dozen mates.

meer53

gazza975526570 wrote: »

In the picture the hedge looks far more than 10 foot and the houses below seem to be a lot llower than your property and even with the lower cutting you cant see their upstairs window

Not really sure why you needed such a high hedge tbh

The houses are bungalows.

valk_scot

meer53 wrote: »

The hedge has been the same height for the last 6 or 7 years, the other 5 neighbours have no issues with it, if this one neighbour had had the decency to ask me about "trimming" it, i would have done. I'm not going to trim the rest of the hedge, if i'd wanted a lower hedge i would have kept it at a lower level years ago. Does it look as though it's been "trimmed" to you ?

Oh, it looks a bit messy but I'm sure that could be tidied up. I'm just saying it looks oppressive even on your side and it's one solution, to cut the entire thing to match.

gazza975526570

meer53 wrote: »

The houses are bungalows.

ahh right that makes sense.

Would it not create more light for you too to have it at this lower height all round? Have you asked the other neighbours how they feel? I know you say they have no issues but some people will be too scared to say anything

I do agree it looks a mess but i think if you got someone to do it properly it could look lovely again

Tippytoes

Damage has been done, but a clear-cut case of criminal damage and probably trespass, too.

I think I would sue, use the compo to replant some large conifers (very expensive) and then consider having them lopped afterwards. The criminal who caused this should not be allowed to get away with it. Get away with this, what might they try next?