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  • 07-08-2014 11:53pm
    #1
    scwazrh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,706 ✭✭✭


    I have a wall about 3' high around the front of my house.I want to plant a hedge on my side of the wall for privacy.I would like it to grow to at least 7' and to be very dense so that you cant see through it at all.I don't mind having to do regular pruning to achieve this.

    The ground at the moment is pebbles on weed barrier over soil.I would like to plant a hedge that attracts wildlife ( if possible ) and also would like to maybe mix in some holly or similar .

    Can anyone recommend what hedge I should go for ,also how to prepare the existing soil to take the new hedge and what size hedges should i plant ?


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  • #2
    Sconsey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭Sconsey


    I got some good information on a similar request here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057258745

    Might be of some use to you.


  • #3
    Pumpkinseeds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭Pumpkinseeds


    I started growing a Photinia Red Robin hedge a few months ago. It's evergreen but changes to a lovely red colour later in the year. It's hardy enough and grows about a foot a year I think. We wanted it to put some privacy between us and the neighbours front garden, again, it's about a 3 foot wall. The garden gets a lot of wind and the photinia is very flexible so it should stand up to the wind.

    I've planted mock orange shrubs on the longer wall, the scent is wonderful and it's a more attractive option for wildlife.


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