Best thing to do @Jac19 would be to start a new thread in which you could post your qualifications/accomplishments/worries about abusive behaviour, etc. and avoid endlessly repeating yourself when it isn't relevant to the initial query. I think you can rest assured that you will then not be bothered by all these mysterious stalkers, trolls or WHY if you take that route. No one would object to your posting about your garden and plants or helping with queries if you are able to. What people are objecting to is your offensive language which appears to be directed solely at those whose opinions you happen to disagree with. It is possible to have a difference of opinion without getting down in the gutter. If you aren't sure how to debate or discuss in an adult fashion, then perhaps have a re think as to whether your talents may be best used on another sort of Forum .
Thank all of you who offered information and advise which I used to send messages over the weekend to suppliers setting out my situation and asking for their comments within which I would request proposed packages showing height and prices. I don't expect replies before the start of next week and I will keep this post informed.
@Jac19 I'm sorry i never mentioned it before, but i achieved an A pass for Geography at school. Hopefully you will now realise that i know what i am talking about when it comes to cabbages and turnips.
Thank you for getting back to us @BML …. we do like the answers on this forum to be helpful and as reliable as possible, which is why it matters to us when this is subverted by whatever means.
I an assure you that this sort of thing happens very rarely on the forum … most gardeners, old timers and newbies alike, are a pretty friendly, approachable and easy-going bunch. I hope it’s not out you off continuing here … I’m sure the shenanigans will die down very soon.
I look forward to hearing and seeing how you get on with renovating your hedge.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Good stuff @BML. Hope you can get some suitable plants for your hedge. Many suppliers have been short of plants, of all kinds, this year - for obvious reasons, but most hedging companies seem to be on top of things. Let us know how you get on
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank all of you who offered information and advise which I used to send messages over the weekend to suppliers setting out my situation and asking for their comments within which I would request proposed packages showing height and prices. I don't expect replies before the start of next week and I will keep this post informed.
Have you been able to establish what has caused the die back? I’m just a little concerned that the root cause hasn’t been determined before a remedy is decided upon. Also, seeing the ivy in your picture has taken over part of the hedge it maybe competing for resources.
You ask, "Have you been able to establish what has caused the die back?" I would suggest the following reasons. 1. Old age, the hedge is above eight feet in height and I have no idea how long that would have taken to grow but I don't have the knowledge to analyse the number and type of different plants/trees/shrubs in it. 2. A near total lack of care other than the very occasional trim. 3. The strangling effect of at least two types of Ivey. 4. A total lack of nourishment and water other than rain. Prior to starting work on the hedge it hid two dead, wood worm affected tree trunks about four inches thick cut of at about three feet height and a large number of dead pieces of thick privet and Ivey up to two inches thick. The ground is as dry as could be and much of the privet growth is straggly so future growth needs to correctly pruned.
Hi BML, I thought it might be privet. I would strip out all the ivy and deadwood, and give it a rather hard trim. There will be regrowth but it will take a bit of time, so you can always add in some new stock; luckily we're heading into bare root planting season and 120-150cm transplants are pretty economical for instant impact.
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I think you can rest assured that you will then not be bothered by all these mysterious stalkers, trolls or WHY if you take that route.
No one would object to your posting about your garden and plants or helping with queries if you are able to. What people are objecting to is your offensive language which appears to be directed solely at those whose opinions you happen to disagree with.
It is possible to have a difference of opinion without getting down in the gutter. If you aren't sure how to debate or discuss in an adult fashion, then perhaps have a re think as to whether your talents may be best used on another sort of Forum .
I'm sorry i never mentioned it before, but i achieved an A pass for Geography at school.
Hopefully you will now realise that i know what i am talking about when it comes to cabbages and turnips.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Many suppliers have been short of plants, of all kinds, this year - for obvious reasons, but most hedging companies seem to be on top of things.
Let us know how you get on
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
1. Old age, the hedge is above eight feet in height and I have no idea how long that would have taken to grow but I don't have the knowledge to analyse the number and type of different plants/trees/shrubs in it.
2. A near total lack of care other than the very occasional trim.
3. The strangling effect of at least two types of Ivey.
4. A total lack of nourishment and water other than rain.
Prior to starting work on the hedge it hid two dead, wood worm affected tree trunks about four inches thick cut of at about three feet height and a large number of dead pieces of thick privet and Ivey up to two inches thick. The ground is as dry as could be and much of the privet growth is straggly so future growth needs to correctly pruned.