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Old 19-09-2005, 09:10 PM
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"Gregs" wrote in message
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Hi
I wondered if this conifer is suitable for a hedge I have a front lawn

about
17ft long and would like some sort of hedge along the edge of it.
My local garden centre is selling these off at 3 for £10.
Does any green fingered person out there know how high, tall and wide this
conifer grows to and if it would be suitable.Also would I need to do
anything to the soil when planting.Is this the right time of year to plant
??Any tips greatly received.Thanks in Advance.


DONT is the best advice anyone can give
Lawsons are not really suitable for a hedge you cant trim them easily as its
all too easy to cut back into bare wood and they dont take kindly to topping

Unless your lawn is otherwise large you will soon find the grass dying

Plant Pyracantha or Escallonia or Photinia Red Robin or Eleagnus
(variegated ) or a mix of them all for an interesting hedge full of colour
and food for the birds