Originally Posted by Sacha[_4_]

On 2012-02-03 09:56:59 +0000, CheshireCouple
said:


'Sacha[_4_ Wrote:
snipFor some reason, I haven't seen the sketch. But I do agree with the no

leylandii remark. I can't think of anything more disastrous for all
concerned, especially in a restricted space. By the sound of it, I'd
suggest a fair amount of evergreens in your mix.
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Sacha
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I think evergreen is good, fortunately I do have an established red
robin bush, which I normally keep pruned, am going to let it grow in
height and width this year. I have attached the sketch again for you to
see.


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What a really good sketch! I don't see if anyone's suggested it but I
wouldn't plant it a straight line, myself. I'd plant some of the
taller and bushier things forward a bit, perhaps in clumps, so that
they break up the obvious fact you're screening. Perhaps at the end
furthest from your house, you could have a little 'grove' of some
slender trees or shrubs that won't take away the neighbours' light but
would give interest and still screen.
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Sacha
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South Devon