Privet
I have a very patchy privet hedge which i've cut back to encourage growth.
Unfortunately there are some fairly severe gaps which will need to be planted I think. Can anyone advise A) if it's possible to take cuttings to plant in the gaps and how/when I should go about this or B) a supplier who can sell me some plugs/small shrubs? Thanks in advance xiv |
Privet
Privet (Ligustrum) is very easy to take cuttings of, both softwood and
hardwood root very easily, you will need to be a little patient before they are large enough to fill the gaps in your established hedge, but once it gets its roots down it will grow on vigorously. I would recommend starting some cuttings off in autumn or spring in a nursery row before moving them to their final planting position once they have a decent root system. When you do plant them in the gaps make sure the planting hole is enriched with compost so they get a good start as the soil around the hedge will probably be exhausted. |
Privet
"Nixby" wrote in message .. . Privet (Ligustrum) is very easy to take cuttings of, both softwood and hardwood root very easily, you will need to be a little patient before they are large enough to fill the gaps in your established hedge, but once it gets its roots down it will grow on vigorously. I would recommend starting some cuttings off in autumn or spring in a nursery row before moving them to their final planting position once they have a decent root system. When you do plant them in the gaps make sure the planting hole is enriched with compost so they get a good start as the soil around the hedge will probably be exhausted. Thanks. What kind of size of cuttings should i use? |
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