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Can you comment on the following hedging plants with regard to their suitability for front garden in an urban setting: Portuguese Laurel Cherry Laurel
I would like to know what is the best way to plant laurel hedging?
I got a Laurel hedge growing around our property. On one side it is bordered by post and rail fence lawn, and the other is a steep bank. Majority of hedge is thriving, however, one section (about 6yrds) is lagging way behind. It is about half the width of surrounding hedge, and not as high, all planted at the same time. It has been quite yellow, so i have been feeding this section weekly for past few weeks with Phostrogen. The ground is clay, but doesnt seem to be affecting the rest of hedge prob in region of 120yrds in total. Doesnt seem to be water logging. There have been flowers on it and growth, and now some green bulbs on sections. so it is growing, just not as well, any ideas on how to improve it to the level of the others plants?
Can you advise me on best practice for growing a privet hedge? It was planted in march 2014. Should it be filling in by now? I have wire around plants as I have rabbits in garden any tips on getting it to fill in?
Bites and chopped leaves all over 3yr laurel hedge?
We back onto a house which has Leylandii planted and which have grown very high and overhang into our garden. I can't cut them back to the party wall as the foliage is brown so am wondering what can I do to prevent them continuing to grow and overhang the shared wall as we are losing significant amount of space in our already small garden. Would erecting a trellis stop them from breaking through?
Recently planted red robin hedges in side my fenced garden. The problem I am now having is my lawn meets the fence, and in turn grass is growing in between the hedges. I have been strimming these areas, but this is not a long term solution. Any suggestions ? In hind sight I should have done more prep work before planting. Advise greatly appreciated.
When can I put cuttings from shrubbery that I want to put in a bank I have created? I have rooting powder.
I am having a problem with ivy growing up through a mature hedge.....any suggestions?
Need help in selecting a boundary for shelter in our garden in a very exposed area of North Kerry, in the countryside approx. 7km from the sea/coast. I don't want it to grow too high, would like to keep an open feel to the area but creating a shelter belt with little maintenance is paramount something frost hardy. There is a ranch railing running along the boundary presently on that side (westerly side) of the house and i have a border of approx 2ft width of soil to work with inside the fence and outside the gravel drive way. On the other side of the house I have a ditch with 2ft border inside it to work with, need something that will provide shelter and will create a balance with the other side. Both sides are approx 15m away from the house. Hope you can help.
I planted this hedge about 2 years ago. Growth fantastic. Towards end of last year 3 plants started to fade and I replaced them and they are doing brilliantly. However the one next to them has now faded, (leaves dying off and branches discoloured). Any idea what may be causing this and is there a cure.
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