I'm asking simply because they aren't as tough as some other hedging plants, so your own local conditions come into play. I'm much further north, so I don't know how they would do in your area. It might be worth looking at the growing details for them on the RHS or similar.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's soil conditions as well @mattgarden. For many plants/shrubs, prolonged cold and wet, with heavy soil, can cause far more problems than just cold temps. I don't want to put you off, but I just wanted you to be aware of all the factors when you're choosing.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank you. So back to my original question, but for the case of Griselinia rather than Laurel....
How close is it feasible to plant the hedge to the fence, without causing problem?
I am hoping to get it close to the fence, and hoping that most growth will come outwards towards my garden due to restrictions of space and light at the back.
I would plant them in the middle of the space you've got - bushes have a tendency to lean forwards to the light rather than upright with branches sticking straight out if that makes sense. A leaning hedge doesn't look good.
Thanks for your advice. The only problem is that I have a small brick wall right in the middle of the space I've got. I think it is the original boundary.
The fence is repaired now and ground on both sides prepared for planting in either situation.
@Songbird-1 thank you so much. Finally pleased to have made what seems like a good choice. How narrow would you say you'd be able to have these in a hedge?
Lovely that they had birds nested in there. My kids will love that but of wildlife. We do struggle with that.
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I'm much further north, so I don't know how they would do in your area. It might be worth looking at the growing details for them on the RHS or similar.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
For many plants/shrubs, prolonged cold and wet, with heavy soil, can cause far more problems than just cold temps.
I don't want to put you off, but I just wanted you to be aware of all the factors when you're choosing.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How close is it feasible to plant the hedge to the fence, without causing problem?
I am hoping to get it close to the fence, and hoping that most growth will come outwards towards my garden due to restrictions of space and light at the back.
Thanks
Thanks for your advice. The only problem is that I have a small brick wall right in the middle of the space I've got. I think it is the original boundary.
The fence is repaired now and ground on both sides prepared for planting in either situation.
Lovely that they had birds nested in there. My kids will love that but of wildlife. We do struggle with that.
Just to clarify. Is the centre of the hedge 18 inches away from the wall? Or is there a gap of 18 inches between the back of the hedge and the wall?