Replacing A Leylandii Hedge

Hello I hope you can help? We have just moved into a house with a 3m leylandii hedge on both sides of our garden (10sqm)…we’re desperate to replace it (as they’re very overpowering and I feel claustrophobic) but we have a high water table (50cm below ground) and are concerned that it will affect our drainage (field drains) if don’t replace with something that soaks up as much water. We have a lovely view out the back of our garden into an open field so not keen on a large tree like a willow. Would really appreciate any suggestions on what to replace hedges with and when/how (i.e. in stages)? Kind Regards Melanie Hayden

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 11/02/2020 @ 11:34 am

The quick way will be to use an excavator! That can get quite expensive.

If you don't have access to this, then a chainsaw will be the next best thing. You can let the roots die over time, or you can help them along with stump removing chemicals.

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I don't think that removing them will affect the soil too badly. There appears to be a lower area for water to gather, nearby.

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