Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about 20 of
them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3 feet, and
sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible to plant
anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be waste of time?

cheers

Dan

DLee wrote:
Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about
20
of them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3
feet,
and sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible
to
plant anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be
waste of time?


Leylandii need light to thrive. If you look into the heart of a mature
Leylandii, the only green bits are on the outside. Therefore if you
want the hedge to prosper give it all the light you can.

--
ned

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...
DLee wrote:
Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about
20
of them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3
feet,
and sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible
to
plant anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be
waste of time?


Leylandii need light to thrive. If you look into the heart of a mature
Leylandii, the only green bits are on the outside. Therefore if you
want the hedge to prosper give it all the light you can.

--
ned

Only hope you have not created a neighbour problem in the making with a
Leylandii hedge


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Leylandii should be banned for use as a garden hedge.

"DLee" wrote in message
...
Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about 20 of
them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3 feet, and
sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible to plant
anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be waste of
time?

cheers

Dan

In article 3f6d1edc.0@entanet, Lyndon Thomas lindenthomas@glowbroadba
nd.net writes
Leylandii should be banned for use as a garden hedge.

Its still the most popular plant sold for hedging though, I thought we
lived in a democracy
--
David

In article , David@chapellllho
use.demon.co.uk writes
In article 3f6d1edc.0@entanet, Lyndon Thomas lindenthomas@glowbroadba
nd.net writes
Leylandii should be banned for use as a garden hedge.

Its still the most popular plant sold for hedging though, I thought we
lived in a democracy

Any boundary marking should be chosen with consideration for what lies
the other side. There are situations where even a tall leylandii hedge
is appropriate. Lack of privacy can cause as much distress as lack of
sunlight.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm

As i have stated in previous threads there is nothing wrong with a leylandii
hedge as long as it is properly maintained.
This rarely hapens, as they are planted to grow a quick barrier, this
happens in just a few years and then reality strikes home when this
wonderful barrier has to be trimmed, the sides nearly always get cut because
it encroches on the garden, the top is seldom cut as this is hard work.The
result a hedge ??? 30,40, or 50ft. tall that becomes a very big problem to
all living close to it. AND I SPEAK FROM EXPERIANCE.

"DLee" wrote in message
...
Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about 20 of
them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3 feet, and
sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible to plant
anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be waste of
time?

cheers

Dan

In article 3f6d7958.0@entanet, Lyndon Thomas lindenthomas@glowbroadba
nd.net writes
As i have stated in previous threads there is nothing wrong with a leylandii
hedge as long as it is properly maintained.
This rarely hapens, as they are planted to grow a quick barrier, this
happens in just a few years and then reality strikes home when this
wonderful barrier has to be trimmed, the sides nearly always get cut because
it encroches on the garden, the top is seldom cut as this is hard work.The
result a hedge ??? 30,40, or 50ft. tall that becomes a very big problem to
all living close to it. AND I SPEAK FROM EXPERIANCE.

You are overstating. There are many well maintained lleylandii round our
area. It is wrong to say 'this rarely happens'.

I'm sorry you have had a bad experience. But just because you have had a
bad experience doesn't mean to say everyone should be banned from having
leylandii.

"DLee" wrote in message
...
Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about 20 of
them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3 feet, and
sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible to plant
anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be waste of
time?

cheers

Dan





--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm

In article , Kay Easton
writes

I'm sorry you have had a bad experience. But just because you have had a
bad experience doesn't mean to say everyone should be banned from having
leylandii.

It would be interesting to gather the statistics of the number that
cause no agro and the number that cause agro!
--
Jane Ransom in Lancaster.
I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg
but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms
at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see

"Kay Easton" wrote in message
...
In article 3f6d7958.0@entanet, Lyndon Thomas lindenthomas@glowbroadba
nd.net writes
As i have stated in previous threads there is nothing wrong with a
leylandii
hedge as long as it is properly maintained.
This rarely hapens, as they are planted to grow a quick barrier, this
happens in just a few years and then reality strikes home when this
wonderful barrier has to be trimmed, the sides nearly always get cut
because
it encroches on the garden, the top is seldom cut as this is hard
work.The
result a hedge ??? 30,40, or 50ft. tall that becomes a very big problem
to
all living close to it. AND I SPEAK FROM EXPERIANCE.

You are overstating. There are many well maintained lleylandii round our
area. It is wrong to say 'this rarely happens'.

I'm sorry you have had a bad experience. But just because you have had a
bad experience doesn't mean to say everyone should be banned from having
leylandii.

"DLee" wrote in message
...
Hi All

We have planted young leylandiis this summer along the fence about 20
of
them. But the gap between these young trees are about 2 to 3 feet, and
sometimes it looks a bit hollow or empty. Would it be possible to plant
anything in these gaps? Wouldit be good idea, or would it be waste of
time?

cheers

Dan





--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm


Then just how do you think those who refuse to control their Leylandii or
any other evergreen hedge should be dealt with

The law gives no redress to the long suffering neighbour on the other side


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I am one of the long suffering neighbours.

My neighbour planted eight leylandii a few years ago along the border of our
properties. To be fair they keep it trimmed to about 6 feet and I trim my
side to match theirs etc.

The nearest leylandii is only about 3 feet away from the house and I foresee
future structural problems with the house. Some of the others have extending
trunks that branch horizontally just below the soil about three feet into MY
garden.

I cannot grow anything my side of the hedge as its permanently in the shade
and the leylandii soaks up the water.

I suppose I should be grateful that they are not 30 feet tall and I feel
like telling people who purchase Leylandii at the sheds to consider their
neighbours and if they like it so much to plant it in the middle of their
own gardens.

In my opinion Leylandii are nothing to look at and I suppose people buy them
as a cheap option.

Mike.



Then just how do you think those who refuse to control their Leylandii or
any other evergreen hedge should be dealt with

The law gives no redress to the long suffering neighbour on the other side


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In article , Jane Ransom
writes
In article , Kay Easton
writes

I'm sorry you have had a bad experience. But just because you have had a
bad experience doesn't mean to say everyone should be banned from having
leylandii.

It would be interesting to gather the statistics of the number that
cause no agro and the number that cause agro!

And also the ones that have caused agro because the owner has cut them
down and their neighbour complains of lack of privacy!
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm

In article , Kay Easton
writes
And also the ones that have caused agro because the owner has cut them
down and their neighbour complains of lack of privacy!

But in that case, the neighbour can regain privacy under his own steam,
no problem) But in the other case the neighbour is stuck with loss of
light and possible structural damage to property and can do nothing
about it ((
--
Jane Ransom in Lancaster.
I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg
but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms
at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see

"Lyndon Thomas" wrote in message
news:3f6d1edc.0@entanet...
Leylandii should be banned for use as a garden hedge.

Nope. People who plant Leylandii and then fail to control them should be
banned!

A properly maintained leylandi hedge can look very attractive and gives off
a lovely scent for days after trimming.
I have two such hedges, one at seven foot high and one at five foot. The
seven footer is mixed gold & green, dense and luxuriant.
My neighbour to the West has a "traditional" mixed hedge which he is forever
trimming. Despite this it is full of bramble, bindweed and nettle.

"Sad Sid" . wrote in message
...

"Lyndon Thomas" wrote in message
news:3f6d1edc.0@entanet...
Leylandii should be banned for use as a garden hedge.

Nope. People who plant Leylandii and then fail to control them should be
banned!

A properly maintained leylandi hedge can look very attractive and gives
off
a lovely scent for days after trimming.
I have two such hedges, one at seven foot high and one at five foot. The
seven footer is mixed gold & green, dense and luxuriant.
My neighbour to the West has a "traditional" mixed hedge which he is
forever
trimming. Despite this it is full of bramble, bindweed and nettle.


Which is the more wildlife friendly I wonder? ;-)

pk