In the Garden: Essays on Nature and Growing

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Cable (e.g. electric) companies have the right to keep public service cables clear but should serve notice before carrying out the work. Buddleja 'Silver Anniversary': Creamy white fragrant flowers in late summer. Deciduous shrub with silvery leaves, height 2-3m (6½-10ft). Ruby Anniversary In data revealed in the 2021 UK census, it was found that the average UK garden is 188m². 9 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 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 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

You would be liable if you didn’t take the necessary action after an inspection (see Further information and recommendations regarding inspecting trees). See the horticultural classification of genera with large numbers of cultivars (for example, which tulips are Fringed, Lily-flowered, Triumph or Parrot cultivars) 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. While gardening might seem the most innocent of pursuits, there are a few factors which could land you on the wrong side of the law. Take a look at some of the garden laws you might not know you're breaking... 1. Trimming overhanging branches R. 'Happy Birthday': Yellow flowers from summer-autumn, patio rose growing to 60cm (2ft) high. Ideal for containers. Wedding

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The song is included on Johnny Cash's 5-CD box set Cash Unearthed, released posthumously in November, 2003, [6] and featured on disc 4, My Mother's Hymn Book. This collection of gospel songs was released as a stand-alone disc six months later. However, those with a garden in London have a much smaller outdoor space, averaging 140m², with those in Scotland getting the best deal, with an average garden size of 226m². 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. 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. Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary.

Builders should be aware of existing trees and there are national guidelines that advise on depth of foundations. However, it is usuallyclassed as the tree’s fault for having trespassing roots. Fortunately, modern Building Regulations have better property protection systems in place so cases of tree-related subsidence is very rare on new homes. of UK gardeners are reducing the size of their lawns and replacing them with other garden features. (2016) Fuchsia 'Happy Wedding Day': Lax plant, good for hanging baskets, flowers are double white with rose-pink bases to the sepals. 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. What happens if a treecauses damage through subsidence to a property but the builder didn’t dig the foundations deep enough?

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Yes. You have the same rights (and liabilities) as for cutting off branches. And prior consent from the local authority is required if the tree has a TPO or is within a Conservation Area. If the problem continues, you’ll need to get help from a solicitor who specialises in neighbour disputes - but this will be expensive. A tree owner has a general duty of care not to injure their neighbour. They may be liable in negligence if: adults in the UK were asked by Monarch Airlines to name their favourite flower, with the classic garden rose coming out on top. 10 Bagot, M. (2017, May 21). Britain’s favourite flower has been revealed. The Mirror. Retrieved March 15, 2023, from https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-favourite-flower-been-revealed-10467227 Miles later recalled in George W. Sanville's book, Forty Gospel Hymn Stories the inspiration for this song: "One day in March, 1912, I was seated in the dark room, where I kept my photographic equipment and organ. I drew my bible toward me; it opened at my favorite chapter, John 20-whether by chance or inspiration let each reader decide."

R. 'Ruby Anniversary': Rich crimson blooms, repeat flowering floribunda rose, height and spread 65cm (26in). Birthday 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: If you still can’t agree, you can get help from a mediator - this is someone who doesn’t know either of you and is trained to help people resolve disagreements.The tree (or hedge) owner will be liable for damage caused by fruit, seeds or foliage but only if it overhangs the boundary. Leaves 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. The same study also revealed that 62% of respondents use their garden spaces to grow plants, flowers or trees, whilst 49% use them to feed or watch wildlife. 6) 87% of those in the UK want to bring more wildlife to their gardens 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. 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