The width of the mound is no more than a foot or two. The sides are 45
degrees or more. It is on the west side of the property so the winds
could tear it up. Little to no lake effect 20 to 30 miles west of the
Lake. I doubt I could plant on the west side of the mound because of
the property line.

I am worried about the hedge driving deep roots to the level of the
rest of the land. And I worried about pests that might make my hedge
"toothy"

Thanks Again