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Hedge for moist clay
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I live in the West of Belgium, about 15km from the coast. I've acquired a cottage a few years ago and after restoring that, now I'd like to renovate the garden. I'm having a bit of trouble choosing a suitable evergreen hedge for one side of the garden (no drainage), adjacent to a field (with drainage). I would really prefer to plant a yew hedge but I'm not sure that it'll survive in the soil I have. The soil is clay (heavy clay about 80cm-1m deep). In winter it's rather moist without ever having standing water. Where the hedge should be, there are also some maple trees, several willow trees and in the center of the lawn a few walnut trees. They all seem to do fine. They've been there at least 40 years. The willow trees a lot longer even. I don't know if the presence of these trees benefits to a better drainage or not. A lower level of water in the ground maybe, I don't know. Does anyone have a yew hedge in similar soil? Do you have any suggestions? Many thanks. Johan |
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Hedge for moist clay
On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:47:50 +0000, Johan
wrote: Hello, I live in the West of Belgium, about 15km from the coast. I've acquired a cottage a few years ago and after restoring that, now I'd like to renovate the garden. I'm having a bit of trouble choosing a suitable evergreen hedge for one side of the garden (no drainage), adjacent to a field (with drainage). I would really prefer to plant a yew hedge but I'm not sure that it'll survive in the soil I have. The soil is clay (heavy clay about 80cm-1m deep). In winter it's rather moist without ever having standing water. Where the hedge should be, there are also some maple trees, several willow trees and in the center of the lawn a few walnut trees. They all seem to do fine. They've been there at least 40 years. The willow trees a lot longer even. I don't know if the presence of these trees benefits to a better drainage or not. A lower level of water in the ground maybe, I don't know. Does anyone have a yew hedge in similar soil? Do you have any suggestions? Many thanks. Johan Clay soil or sandy soil are not good for plants. However, clay soil typically has more nutrients than sandy soil which is a plus in your case. Prepare the area to plant your hedge by tilling in compost. You may have to rent a powerful tiller for this job if the area is large. Some sharp tools (such as an axe) will be needed to break up roots when you prepare the bed. Walnut and willow trees can be problematic. With so many trees you should have enough material to make your own compost. |
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Phisherman wrote: On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:47:50 +0000, Johan wrote: Hello, I live in the West of Belgium, about 15km from the coast. I've acquired a cottage a few years ago and after restoring that, now I'd like to renovate the garden. I'm having a bit of trouble choosing a suitable evergreen hedge for one side of the garden (no drainage), adjacent to a field (with drainage). I would really prefer to plant a yew hedge but I'm not sure that it'll survive in the soil I have. The soil is clay (heavy clay about 80cm-1m deep). In winter it's rather moist without ever having standing water. Where the hedge should be, there are also some maple trees, several willow trees and in the center of the lawn a few walnut trees. They all seem to do fine. They've been there at least 40 years. The willow trees a lot longer even. I don't know if the presence of these trees benefits to a better drainage or not. A lower level of water in the ground maybe, I don't know. Does anyone have a yew hedge in similar soil? Do you have any suggestions? Many thanks. Johan Clay soil or sandy soil are not good for plants. However, clay soil typically has more nutrients than sandy soil which is a plus in your case. Prepare the area to plant your hedge by tilling in compost. You may have to rent a powerful tiller for this job if the area is large. Some sharp tools (such as an axe) will be needed to break up roots when you prepare the bed. Walnut and willow trees can be problematic. With so many trees you should have enough material to make your own compost. Since the compost will be gone after the first couple of years, till in sand to 20% - 30% with the compost, which will also help with drainage. -- Billy Bush & Cheney, Behind Bars http://www.gallup.com/poll/102577/Half-Strongly- Disapprove-Bush-Job-Performance.aspx |
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