Hedging - what type and where to buy

stevieboy11

Hi

A little help please

Every winter the hedging (or weeds) at the bottom of our garden dies back and leaves the boundary between us and the neighbours open.

I'd like to replace this with something sturdy, evergreen and fast growing - it also needs to fit in and around existing trees (in other words wont be in an entirely straight unbroken line) and grow to at least 2m tall

Can anyone advise on the best type of hedging, when it should be planted, and where in greater Belfast the best place to buy it would be?

any advice gratefully received

Thanks

irishjohn

How much maintenance are you prepared to give this hedge. If you want fast growing these tend to need a lot more maintenance than slow growing shrubs

CL

Laurel is evergreen and suitable for hedges 1.5m to 5m tall. I think most nurseries supply it.



http://www.best4hedging.co.uk/acatalog/laurel-hedging.html?gclid=CP3d3J3roK4CFVRItAodljBt1g

NAR

Please avoid leylandi (sp)

A.L.D.A

NAR wrote: »

Please avoid leylandi (sp)

I agree if it is neglected for a period it will shoot up leaving gaps at the base which no amount of cutting back will redeem. Also cold dedicating winds kill it.

I like Griselinia (there are several varieties). I am by the sea and it does very well, but will not withstand cold drying winds. Survived last winter. It is easy to maintain, grows quickly and suffers abuse.

Also Berberis Darwinii. Tough as an old boot, beautiful flowers in spring and berries in autumn plus thorns. Birds will thank you! What more could you want.

There is also laurel, which is fairly tough and Holly, but it is slower growing.

This is a good site for information on hedging, http://www.hedgenursery.co.uk/modules/user/advice.aspx

Having said all that I myself would think twice about planting any hedge, they are a lot of work. I would plant a screen of shrubs if there is the room.