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Originally Posted by m1keanderson  Suckering isn't the problem, |
That's a relief, I've got enough problems in that area with rampant couch grass (ex-vegetable plot, untouched for 6 years+) without willow suckers all over the place!
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Originally Posted by m1keanderson rather their ability to seek out sources of water. I have seen roots 'fur up' sewerage pipes and some have an extensive, wide, shallow root system that can suck the life out of your lawn. Then, of course, there's the subsidence (neighbour's house within 40m?).... |
The nearest house is my friend's at 25m, with new patio and outbuilding planned at ca. 20m.
The soil is light, slightly sandy, well-drained, fertile. Will this inhibit or stimulate root growth?
Will regular (yearly?) coppicing (i.e.
severe pruning, Cf. Kayleigh's post) keep it under control?