Questions About Hedges
Linda asks…
How can I cut down hedges and prevent them from growing back?
I am in northern Calif. I am not a gardener, but I heard a gardener refer to the hedges as a deciduous California type of hedge.
newhedgetrimmers.com answers:
You have to either dig up the roots or use a total vegetation killer digging them up, depending on how mature the hedge is, will be a lot of work but it's a sure way to make sure they don't return. If you use a liquid vegetation killer it's not always going to kill the roots and the hedge might grow back. They do make some that are quite potent but i'm not sure if it's sold to the general public or just contractors/landscapers. Check at lowes or a home improvement store to see what they have in stock
Steven asks…
What evergreens that make good hedges?
I am trying to cover up an ugly wall at the rear of my garden. I would like to plant some evergreen shrub or bush, that will grow 5-6 feet max and is trimmable. I have seen hedges on but can't tell what kind of evergreen will make the best hedge. I am in zone 5-6 and the possible site gets sun all day long on with moist soil.
newhedgetrimmers.com answers:
You are going to get a wide range of answers here, and some will be alright and others won't work. The reason is, that we have no idea where you live and which plants are hardy in your area. My advice to you is to take the list of plants that you get from us, to your local independent garden center or nursery and let them tell you which are hardy (and they can get) and which aren't. That being said, I live in USDA hardiness zone 5, my plants will all grow here. The best choice I think is Boxwood (Buxus), there are many to choose from, but specifically I like the cultivars "Green mountain" and "Green velvet". You could also consider Blue Holly (Ilex x meservae), although they might get taller than you've asked for, they are easy to trim. One other answerer suggested yew (Taxus), I think that would work alright as well. I hope that this helps Good luck-
Sharon asks…
How can you grow new hedges from your old ones?
Some of the hedges in my backyard died and I need to replace them and I want to know how to use the old hedges to make new ones.
newhedgetrimmers.com answers:
You can try making cuttings, although not all plants will readily propagate this way and I don't know what kind of hedges you have. It works like this: cut off a small branch, stick it in water or special cutting gel you can buy at garden centers, and then wait. If its a species that propagates by cutting, it will make roots. When its got a solid root structure, transplant to a pot or directly into the ground.
Sandy asks…
What tempature should I wrap up my young privet hedges?
I have some 2 foot tall privet hedges that i was going to wrap up in burlap. I live in buffalo NY where it can get 10 degrees below zero. Also do Privets lose their leaves? What month do i take the burlap off?
newhedgetrimmers.com answers:
Privet do lose their leaves, after they fall is when you can put the burlap on. You shouldn't have to keep doing it every year, I'm guessing the place you bought them from recommended it for the first year or two. Taking it off depends on the weather, do it when the nightly low temps are above freezing. I'm guessing the guy above has a boxwood, they look very similar & are a broadleaf evergreen.
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