Branch out safely
UP TO 25 per cent of householders in North Wales plan to plant a tree in their garden this year, according to new research.
But these good intentions can, in the longer term, lead to an increase in claims for subsidence, warns an insurance company.
The "green-fingered" among us are urged to not only pick the most appropriate trees for the size of garden but to also ensure that any trees planted are an adequate distance away from our homes.
For example, a maple tree should be planted at least nine to 12 metres from a property.
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Last Updated:
08 May 2008 2:22 PM
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Location:
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