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Vandalised hedge
Soansey
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I have a hedge at the front of my house which is frequently used as a trampoline, youngsters throw themselves into it as they walk past (normally late at night, after a beer or 2). Each time I am able to push it back from the other side but over the 8 years that it has been growing, the damage is increasingly noticeable and bits stick out. Any advise gratefully received as I really don't want to get rid of it. Thanks
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I really sympathise with you Soansey. Firstly - what length is the hedge and what room do you have at each end of it?
The simplest solution is probably to put in a simple outer fence of posts and rails, or even posts and chicken wire (the hedge will grow through that and it would be hidden) but if you don't have room to put that in, or the time/budget for it, you could get some bare root hedging (we're just entering bareroot season) of something nice and prickly. A few of those planted on the outer side might make them think twice about bouncing into it....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Berberis is ideal, I have that planted right round my oil tank.
The police recommended it, they said at least they could get some dna from it?
Or a nice Pyracantha! I have been pruning one today armed with gauntlets and still got scratched and prickled!!!
Blackthorn is my 'poison of choice' here Lyn - the thorns are fabulous
I needed something fairly cheap for my main boundary, and the evergreen choices were a bit pricey. I do have some berberis and pyracantha in other areas though. Marvellous stuff!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I have a Mahonia, and a Holly as well DHR
Never thought of that philippa. Now where's my saw?......
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
What you must remember though that if the little darlings hurt themselves they will sue you???