Creating a new border - as cheap as poss - hedge ?

Dan-Dan

Don’t want to hijack someone else’s thread, our neighbours are responsible for the boundary on our left as you look out the back, had a panel down since last year, long story

Point is , i like the idea of creating my own boundary so i am not beholden to them when it comes to the rest of their crappy fence falling down..., it is concrete boards with i think 5ft panels in poor nick, i understand that i might inadvertently hand over some of my garden doing this though.......

What is the best way to create, my own boundary, that isn’t beyond ridiculous?

Cheers

DaftyDuck

Plant a hedge!

It's almost always the cheapest form of border, can be the nicest, probably the most durable - windproof, give garden far better shelter than a wall, think of the positive aspect for wildlife, great all round.

No need to lose border markers at all: you can stick them up on the far side of "your" hedge, and they really only need to be at each end.

Two warnings (possibly 3). Firstly, although you can plant the hedge alongside the trashy old dividing wall, with neighbours like yours you have to recognise your hedge may damage their expensive, treasured, excellent condition wall. Photos may help there.

Secondly, after a year or two, you'll need a hedge trimmer, whatever you plant. With a long hedge, there may be heaps of trimmings to dispose of at the tip (or burn in a smoky heap when the wind is "right".

(Thirdly is you may lose a bit of garden flowerbed, as the hedge roots will suck out all the moisture close in... but if you plant a lovely hedge....)

If your garden is small, a hedge may not be the best solution. If you have a bigger plot, it's a great idea. Great for stopping Global Warming too

Dan-Dan

cheers dafty , i`m going to update this thread with pictures over the weekend.......

Dan-Dan

p.s neighbours have an old fence , so i would need my hedge to grow before their fence falls down...

DaftyDuck

Their fence - which your hedge has wrecked - is brand spanking new, you know

There are some VERY thorny plants available.... just sayin'