Hey everyone! I recently moved into a council house and my back garden is pretty massive—about 48m long on each side and 15m wide at the back. There's no fencing, and since it's like a wind trap here in Central Scotland, I'm hesitant to put up any fences that might just blow down. I'm looking for some advice on hedging. I want something that grows fast and can reach around 6ft high for some privacy. What kind of preparation do I need to do? Can I just line them up and plant them straight in the ground? Also, what kind of upkeep should I expect? Any help would be appreciated since I'm a total novice at gardening!
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Just a heads-up, if you're going for something that's fast-growing, be prepared for more maintenance. Quick-growing plants can get out of control if you’re not careful. You wouldn’t want a massive leylandii hedge taking over your garden!
Laurel could work too! Just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t get out of hand. It's not as crazy as leylandii, so it might be a great choice for you.
You might want to consider a vertical hit-and-miss fence design. It’s built to let the wind pass through, which could help in your windy area!
Have you thought about Photinia Red Robin? It’s a good option and would fit your privacy needs!
Definitely consider your soil type before planting! You haven’t mentioned if your soil is peat, clay, loam, sand, or silt, but that’ll affect what hedging plants you should use. Make sure to check the ground first. For a large space like yours, I’d recommend planting bare root plants around 60-80cm in late November. This will give you time to fix up the ground as needed and choose the right plants that suit your climate.