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Old 18-08-2008, 01:59 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default planting a low formal hedge



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"MikeH" wrote in message
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I am about to plant a low, formal, evergreen hedge, approx 0.8 - 1.2
metres high and 16 metres long. It fronts a lawn and borders on a
pavement so needs to be resilent i.e. must be able to regenerate from
old wood in case of vandalism. Has anybody had experience of planting
the following: Lonicera nitida, Ilex crenata Convexa orThuja
occidentalis. Open aspect, north facing, light shade withy late
afternoon sun. I have decided against Escallonia and Box. Any other
advice or experience of others would be greatly appreciated.




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I know you said that Box was out of it. But I'm trying to grow a formal box
hedge between my front garden and the pavement.
The problem I'm having is dogs urinating on it and killing it back.

Heed this advice on any hedge you opt on.