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Relatively new beech hedge

william.stalbanswilliam.stalbans Posts: 6
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Very new Gardener: How much is too much water,/too little/ how will I know/can I over do it? In this dry weather in the south east how often should I water?

I planted a beech hedge last year and its now coming into leaf.

Plants are planted in two rows 7in between the rows and 9in between the plants, spaced alternately. Currently 2ft high. I hope this makes sense.

Thanks in advance.

Will


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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hi @william.stalbans - it sounds like you've done a good job with the planting  :)
    A big watering canful every couple of feet or so, and every couple of days should suffice, for whips that size, but it's one of those things that you do by 'feel'. You may need to do more, especially if there's no rain in your forecast for a while  :)
    A mulch of bark, or even just some compost, after a thorough watering will also help through long dry spells. Wind is also very drying, so keep up the watering if that's the case. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • william.stalbanswilliam.stalbans Posts: 6
    Thank you, and a special thanks for the encouragement :)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You're very welcome @william.stalbans
    Hope it grows well for you  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • josusa47josusa47 Posts: 3,530
    edited May 2020
    Here's a tip you might find helpful, if the look of it doesn't offend you.  Discard the cap from a plastic bottle, 75cl or a litre bottle is best, not a titchy one.  Cut about 2" off the bottom of the bottle, and "plant" the rest of the bottle upside down beside your plants.  This enables you to deliver water straight down to the roots, where it can't run off or be lost by evaporation.  The piece you cut off can be squashed over the bottle to stop it filling up with dirt.  Once the plants are well established, you can take the bottles out.
  • william.stalbanswilliam.stalbans Posts: 6
    Thank you, not worried what it looks like, just want them to grow! Will give it a try
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