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I have just moved in to my new home and I am a complete novice! In fact I have so far mowed the lawn that�s about the extent of my knowledge.

I have one wall that is about 12 meters long, it is overhanging an alleyway that is public so I was thinking of growing bramble to overhang the other side to discourage kids from climbing the wall. After a bit of research I have decided that bramble is not the best option and is in fact hated by most people.

I am now thinking that 3 or 4 different types of bush would look much nicer.
I need the bush to be quick growing to a height of up to 2m (6` at least)

At its closest point it will be within 2feet of my house so ideally no deep roots.

I will be digging the soil out and replacing it with some compost type mixed with top soil, in the winter it will take a beating by the rain and it gets very windy with large open fields in the back.

Any suggestions I would really appreciate. Also I might add that my experience is so poor that I must insist on plain English answers! Ha-ha.


Thanks in advance.

 

Hi Steve I always think that a quick growing plant is not always the answer as they soon become a nuisance for the owner almost thugs themselves!

I would grow some holly or something like that which is spiky but it keeps it's leaves in winter so it will look the same all year round and how about growing a clematis called Montana now this is a quick grower and you are rewarded by masses of flowers in may and few plants can match it's stunning display. Hel.xxx.

 

Thanks very much, i will look in to them, i must admit i didnt think about holly.

At the moment it is just about 6in of soil with grass on top, i am thinking of getting a pick axe and choppingabout 12inches deep, then getting a mixture of good topsoil and compost to fill it in.

Would that then be deep enough for the hedges?

Will it need any type of frame to help it grow up and not out?

 

Anything that you add to it will be a bonus for your 'new' hedge 12inches deep should do the trick...... if I'ave got it wrong then someone will be sure to put me right. Lol.:o

You will not need a frame for the holly to grow up but you will if you decide to plant a climber like the Montana.

Another shrub that you could try is a Laurel this makes a brilliant hedge too and again keeps it's leaves all year round and doesn't take too long to get establish. One that I brought only last year is shooting away lovely and has loads of new shoots along what I once thought was just a bare part of the branch....might be worth looking into that plant. A good size laurel should only set you back £4 or £5 quid for one at least that's what mine cost me.Hel.xxx.