I have 2 leylandii hedges in my garden. One is at the back of a border and one is at the side of my lawn. I have absolutely no problems with not getting plants to grow next to them. My borders are floriferous and get no more feeding than the borders sans hedge. The hedges get cut once a year at the back end. The one thing I will say is that as they get older, the hedges do get thicker ie. broader, so just bear that in mind when you plant them and allow plenty of room for 'expansion'. Right plant, right place. I would have planted yew if I had a choice but I needed something quick at the time because of 'nuisance' neighbours.
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Im now swaying towards Thuja Plicanta as I now feel it looks as nice (if not nicer) than Leylandii, and it grows from dead wood as stated previously in this thread.
Are there any disadvantages of this hedge other than it being slightly slower (which is only an issue at the start)?
No, not at all. It's fascinating and I'm sure very helpful to others with such questions. Think of it as being thorough with your research and asking good questions. I'm learning a huge amount from reading questions on the forum. It's like doing a course with expert, lifetime gardeners, who are very generous with their expertise. Other people want to go clubbing. I want to learn about leyandii. It takes all sorts
Thuja Plicata is a good choice too, sometimes a little more expensive to buy. I needed a screen for my own garden and went for Thuja. Easy way to spot the difference is that Thuja is usually multi-stemmed, leylandii usually single.
No, not at all. It's fascinating and I'm sure very helpful to others with such questions. Think of it as being thorough with your research and asking good questions. I'm learning a huge amount from reading questions on the forum. It's like doing a course with expert, lifetime gardeners, who are very generous with their expertise. Other people want to go clubbing. I want to learn about leyandii. It takes all sorts
I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been very pleasantly surprised with the speed and helpfulness of all responses. It’s a great forum and I’m enjoying how quick and easy it is to learn knowledge from so many friendly people.
Im glad that these questions and answers have helped and I hope it helps others too.
My final conclusion to this whole thread is that I’m going for Thuja’s 🌲
Now I’ll just need to figure out my spacing and quantities... 🤔
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The one thing I will say is that as they get older, the hedges do get thicker ie. broader, so just bear that in mind when you plant them and allow plenty of room for 'expansion'.
Right plant, right place.
I would have planted yew if I had a choice but I needed something quick at the time because of 'nuisance' neighbours.
Im now swaying towards Thuja Plicanta as I now feel it looks as nice (if not nicer) than Leylandii, and it grows from dead wood as stated previously in this thread.
Are there any disadvantages of this hedge other than it being slightly slower (which is only an issue at the start)?
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Thanks, Jack.
Im glad that these questions and answers have helped and I hope it helps others too.
My final conclusion to this whole thread is that I’m going for Thuja’s 🌲
Now I’ll just need to figure out my spacing and quantities... 🤔