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@funcountess I sympathize with your neighbor challenge - we have lived in such places!
Depending on your policy and the rules of your state insurance commission, the information about tree replacement differs. However, the nursery man should also have explained to you that replacing mature trees/shrubs in a row with similar ones carries a risk. The larger the plant, the higher the likelihood the new plant will not survive, but it will definitely suffer a lot of distress. Research at the U of MN Arboretum shows that smaller trees suffer less transplant shock and begin growing much sooner than larger ones, after a few years they catch up quite well. AND the larger the disturbed area planters create to put in each tree, the greater the chance they will disturb roots of surrounding plants and cause them stress, or even eventual death. Finally, in many places, new planting of large trees is not guaranteed like smaller ones, due to the higher rate of failure. So, it is a balancing act.
Since your privacy screen has been disturbed and will be for some time, have you considered a privacy fence, to be removed after the trees fill in?
Sue
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Hi Sue,
Landscaper who deals with insurance claims, paid a surprise visit this a.m. he said you know your plant/tree business. And wanted to know if you wanted to work for his company. I told him you live out of state, and maybe you would consider it, if somebody picked you up in a private jet every day.
The result is he going to draw up plans and submit to insurance co. and me
He said. Boxwood, ficus, and oleander, the saint augustine variety.
He found spits in current fencing, and wants to put 12 inch boards of treated redwood in a concrete base to cover open areas. Tons of dirt will be hauled in, and mulch.
Gus did look over fencing and did see 3 camera on wood stakes, and one attached to the screwballs house directly across from one of my doors.
He said I need to contact a private investigator, and attorney, because these people definitely have mental issues.
Also, Gus said the cops do nothing until a crime has been. Commited.
Gus took my garden hose and sprayed over the fence, to maybe disengage those few
Camera that are directed into my property.
Gus asked if I had young girls living here, and I said only one,ME, and I don’t walk around nude, or in a bikini.
He did say a few times, I had pretty landscaping.
If I had the money I would put in a tennis court, certainly enough room for one, and put the tennis courts night lights on the property line.
Anyway will see if insurance company likes Gus plans.
Garage will be completed next Friday, and new windows will be installed in a few days.
Inside will take 6 more months.
just curious, how did you gain your knowledge? Are you a landscape architect?
You give good advice. Appreciate it.
Funcountess
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Hi Sue,
Your input is greatly appreciated, and I told the insurance adjuster. Please read the post reply I just sent Jim, and you will definitely see the problem/issue.
I made the adjuster aware of killing the good trees / landscaping.
A new landscape company Is coming end of next week, as they agree not to kill the roots of the good trees/bushes.
Right now all I can do is wait. Today construction crew is working on garage/ laundry room. They will be here another 5 days.
Slow process until everything gets done.
Thanks for caring,and your excellent knowledge.
I will keep you posted.
Take care, Funcountess