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islaygardener · 18-05-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sacha[_4_]

On 2011-05-17 12:13:07 +0100, islaygardener
said:

I don't know if you'd count this as a hedge as such but it's certainly
working for me. I collect Buddlejas and have been sticking non flowering
small branches in the ground in autumn down the side of the low fence in
my back garden. Some I've grown as small "trees" by stripping off the
lower branches as they appear and some I've left as bushy shrubs. The
leaves mostly drop in winter but as I'm not sitting out in the garden
then, or using it as another room to entertain in, I don't mind the lack
of privacy then and the many bees and butterflies visiting in the summer
more than make up for the bareness in winter. And the flowers are just
beautiful I am very excited that the RHS has brought out a new one this
summer - it looks like it's pink and butterscotch - can't wait until
they're on sale ! One is going to the right of the front door and will
be grown as a small tree.

I like the idea of collecting rosehips and planting them and will
definitely try that this year. Thanks for the tip.

I think the Buddleia idea is a good one but I think your glass is
terrific. I had a quick look and it's jewel-like and quite beautiful.

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Sacha
Buy plants online, including rare and exotic plant varieties from Hill House Nursery
South Devon

That's very kind of you to say so, Sacha. One day , I'll get round to making something for my own garden.

Those new Buddleia are on sale now - checked yesterday -so have ordered 3 (greedy) and THINK I've found suitable spots for the other 2...