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archer2005ukarcher2005uk Posts: 4
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Hi can you plant hedge plants next to a small wall the hedgr plants will grow to about 4 to 6 ft

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  • Hortum-cretaeHortum-cretae Posts: 979

    Yes, provided they get enough moisture where they are for them to get established. If their root run can find space, for example away to the sides, then they'll be fine. As with any planting, ground preparation is important.  Be aware of the footings to the wall - they may extend outwards for several inches and that will make for very good drainage up close to the wall and may limit the planting space. 

    H-C

  • archer2005ukarcher2005uk Posts: 4

    Would that make the wall fall down with hedge plants next to the wall

  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053

    If the wall is in good repair then it will be fine.

    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • archer2005ukarcher2005uk Posts: 4

    Yeah the wall is fine no movement in the wall at all

  • Hortum-cretaeHortum-cretae Posts: 979

    What sort of plants are you after? Evergreen, deciduous? 

    H-C

  • archer2005ukarcher2005uk Posts: 4

    Laylandi

  • OnopordumOnopordum Posts: 390

    Leylandii are far too fast growing for a 4-6' hedge. Choose something less vigorous.

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