Hedge removal vibes for DR RON PULLIAM.
The relevant news here is that those hedges aren't going to come up. At least, not by the roots. They are MASSIVE and the guy was afraid that the removal might damage my foundation in the back and the drive's retaining wall. So, they are being cut way, way back. Cut down, actually, but the roots remain visible. The plan now is to spray them thoroughly until they begin to rot and then grind them down later.
Meantime, I may spray them white and put lights on 'em or something. Not.