"Ian B" wrote in message
et...
I moved home last year and inherited a house with one side (50ft) lined
with
Hawthorne.
Obviously because of the growing seasons this hedge is "See through"
because
its not evergreen. Unfortunately this allows me to see into next door for
a
third of the year. Plus its not that attractive during this time!
I was thinking of removing it and planting Leylandii .
Leyandii possibly because its quick growing.
Its the only thing I can think of that will replace the hedge quickly.....
Or does anyone here have any better ideas????
Any help would be appreciated
ian


Best advice is to duck and wear asbestos gloves when reading most of the
replies to this question!

Seriously though, Leylandii is a plant that has its place and uses - but
screening a neighbour's garden is not one of them!

I always recommend Yew hedging. You don't mention any sort of budget - Yew
is available at all sorts of sizes from a few inches to 2-3m to give an
instant hedge. If you want prices: Do not go to a landscaper or a Garden
centre, but find a local trade nursery. For cash they will be more than
happy to supply enough hedging plants for a 50 ft hedge as that is a trade
quantity - price will be around 50% of garden centre price. If you need to
hire a local jobbing Gardner for the day to put them in.

pk