On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:48:05 GMT, Phisherman wrote:

On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:08:06 GMT, "dave" wrote:

hi
i would be grateful for any advice for planting an already mature hedge.

after a dispute with my neighbour, i am keen to plant a hedge along the side
of my front garden, but i want the privacy as soon as possible, i.e not have
to wait possibly 2 or 3 years for a hedge to grow.

the length of the hedge only needs to be about 2 meters, but i would ideally
like a height of about 1.5 - 2 meters straight away. also as dense as
possible, and evergreen!

would just putting a row of some kind of firs close together work?

this will be alongside a concrete wall about 1m in height if that makes a
difference

i do not have any gardening experience so if you have any ideas please post!

many thanks,
dave



Using mature plants is expensive and you may lose some. Consider your
soil, moisture and sunlight and match these with plants that grow well
in your region (I have no idea where you live).

If you are prepared to deal with bamboo, it does grow fast and is
beautiful. However, you need to study up on it first. Be sure to get
a variety that doesn't spread underground - the "clumping" type. Some
people dig a hole or trench and line it with metal or (concrete?) to
make sure the bamboo doesn't get away from you.

For interim privacy you could put up a 6' bamboo fence. You buy a roll
of bamboo fencing at a homeowners store and install it along a row of
temporary fence posts. Attractive, low-cost, and easily removable
when your hedge or whatever has grown to desired height.

Persephone