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Establishing a hedge
« on: October 03, 2011, 16:45 »
Hello All,

I am now in my allotment and have no privacy. I would like to establish a hedge and thought i would ask some advice please?

I have taken some cuttings from hedge that runs alongside and placed them in water in my hothouse. Now do i just place them in the ground with some bonemeal and root revival? any other tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 17:10 »
What is the plant which you have taken cuttings from?
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 10:43 »
Not sure , just a hedge that runs alongside my allotment , not sure of the type but its commonly seen outside houses.
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 13:06 »
Could be privet, in which case it will rob the soil of nutrients close by, as other may do  but not as much. Willl your hedge cast any shade where you don't want it? It will take a few years for a hedge to grow to a height for privacy. I have hawthorn ones and they need cutting back to 9" on planting and regular trimming so they grow nice and thick. How about some posts and wire, then plant permanent climbing things, plus sweet peas in summer etc?
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 13:30 »
Quote from: scottish_lass on October 03, 2011, 16:45
Hello All,

I am now in my allotment and have no privacy. I would like to establish a hedge and thought i would ask some advice please?

is that an allotment plot that you pay rent?  It might be worth checking that you are allowed to do this - some sites have strict rules to safeguard future tenants.  Your hedge might be someone else's nightmare ...

How about  - fruit bushes such as black, red and white currants, gooseberries.  They won't grow tall unless you let them, and be useful too  ;)
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2011, 13:35 »
Quote from: scottish_lass on October 04, 2011, 10:43
Not sure , just a hedge that runs alongside my allotment , not sure of the type but its commonly seen outside houses.

It sounds likely that privet is what you are describing, can you post a photo?
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 15:21 »
Thank you everyone for your help!
It is a buxus hedge .
I was thinking of Sweat Pea climbers and perhaps some jasmine but not sure if jasmine is in season. Not the sharpest and this is is my 1st month in my new allotment so do not know a lot.

i sought permisson from the committee prior to taking cuttings and they were happy about it . Hawthorn sounds nice and perhaps some fruit climbers.
I shall have a think and let you all know.
My allotment is taking some work and the man that had it before had not been down for some time due to health reasons sadly :-(.
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 15:32 »
I would also advise caution here, a Hawthorn hedge is a great thing (I have one), the wildlife love it and it keeps people away. The berries can be harvested as well but it requires regular attention to stop it getting out of hand and growing too tall. If left alone (and once established) Hawthorn can easily put on 4ft growth in a year, causing problems for you and for neighbours.

Privet is easier to manage and to shape, as is Buxus (Box) and they are slower growing.
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2011, 16:09 »
Thanks!
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2011, 21:56 »
Privet can also reach 15+ feet high if not kept on top of.  We have some monster hedges on our site...
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Re: Establishing a hedge
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2011, 15:06 »
The other name for hawthorn is Quickthorn - and it is! ::)
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