scrappydoo

Lol !! just read the above post and i wasnt referring to that mother (Mom) lol just incase peeps get the wrong idea.

SiDHEaD

hahahaha!!!

Brun

A late night trip into their garden with a drill and some salt will surely make the thing ill? All below ground level though so it isn't obvious

ajm

There are pleanty of systematic herbicides that are effective by basal application around the main root ball, however I agree that it would be a shame to kill the tree when its not necessary.

How about negotiating with the neighbours, maybe go 50/50 on the tree surgeon? Have you had any quotes?

SiDHEaD

ajm: we've tried before they just say its nothing to do with them if its overhanging our side. Pair of morons tbh.

Mice_Elf

Can you get any supporting documentation to state that it IS something to do with them and stress that you don't mind helping to pay for the tree surgeon, but you'd like to do something before one of the branches falls off and damages your roof / window, for which they WILL be liable.

Chrisgr31

Don't forget that if you fall out with your neighbours you will have to tell any prospective purchasers of your house that you have fallen out with them. This is unlikely to enhance the value of your house! :-D

Personally from that photo the tree didn't look as if it was over your house too much and I would put up with it. Silver birches don;t live long!

ProperCharlie

yeah - only another 40 years or so before it keels over.