On 11/09/2013 12:47, Ophelia wrote:


"Martin" wrote in message
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On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:36:40 +0100, "Ophelia"
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"Martin" wrote in message
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On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:31:50 +0100, "Ophelia"
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We have a gap in our hedge where some trees have been cut down. The
stumps
are still there. Is there anything I can grow there to fill in
that gap?
If so how do I get around the stump thing without having to get
them dug
out. If it is possible, what plants would grow quickly to fill it
the gap
please?

We planted beech.

Over the stumps and roots?

You have to solve the stump problem first.

I was wondering whether I could raise the soil level and plant something
like privet? The rest of the hedge is laylandii

If you like Laylandi then plant another at each side of the stump, when
they are tall enough bend them down over the stump and fasten them down.
the side branches will grow up to give you a number of vertical shoots
and treat these as you would a new hedge, clip as required