"Zipadee Doodar" wrote in message
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I would like a six foot hedge to give me some privacy from my intrusive
neighbour, but am aware of the possible anti-social consequences of a
traditionally planted hedge which grows out of control. Is it feasible to
grow leylandii in tubs to restrict root growth and to make trimming height
easier by leaning the whole thing over? I can see possible problems of
stability in high winds etc, but on the other hand, if they are neglected
in
a tub, they cannot grow out of control.

This is a serious question, not a troll. I have a 5 ft ranch fence which
is
the pride and joy of my neighbour, even though it is only fit for
firewood. And he is always leaning over it like Chad.

ZD

I'd have thought no, far too difficult to keep them watered enough, you only
have to get it wrong once and all your work is toast, and it would also be
quite expensive. Just keep them well trimmed. Or put your own fence in. I
suppose plants would be more subtle as the height would creep up on them
unlike an overnight erected 'berlin wall' :-)


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