r/midlyinfuriating 2d ago

Neighbour keeps poisoning our trees

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u/TheSplash-Down_Tiki 2d ago

Can I make a suggestion?

Google “espaliered” trees. Go show it to your neighbour and explain to him that you want to block the wall, but not go higher and you would like to espalier some apple or quince trees.

Build a frame in front of his wall and then do the espalier and make apple or quince jelly in the future!!

I get you want to block the fence but your neighbour doesn’t want to lose solar access or get leaves.

An espalier might be a solution.

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u/DS_WizzerKill 2d ago

We did have a bushes that followed the border of the land, but they had to be removed for his wall the be built, and when we replanted them, they all died.

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u/Tenshiijin 2d ago

He probably salted the earth.

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u/TheSplash-Down_Tiki 2d ago

Yes but if you show the neighbour photos of what you are going for and get them on board they might not die.

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u/DS_WizzerKill 2d ago

Well its worth a shot, and if he doesnt like it, might need to just plant some bamboo.

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u/Envelki 1d ago

I’m sure you know that if you plant bamboo in your garden it will propagate everywhere if not contained properly. It’s a risky choice imo!

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u/QuokkaToa 1d ago

Fuck it, grow some mint too.