I have a static Caravan in North Wales the garden to it has a chain link fence that separates my garden from a railway line. I want to hide the chain link fence from view. We thought conifers but after reading the posts decided against it. Whatever we decide to grow would have to be in a row of pots as the ground is shale/ concrete the distant is approximately 40 feet and the height should be 5 to 6 feet. Any ideas what to plant? Also distance of pots apart and distance from the chain link fence please. Thank you.
Thanks for replying. I cannot post a picture as the season does not start until March.
The chain fence is a very windy location the other side of the railway is the North Sea.
Watering facilities comprise of an outside tap and water hose.
Please excuse my ignorance but are there any bottom heavy pots to prevent tumbling? Also as the plants/trees grow I intended to tie them to the fence as they grow.
Do you plan to be there throughout the season? Large plants in pots will require watering most days, sometimes twice a day, in the summer and early autumn.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I think a row of tamarisk interspersed with some of the taller grasses would make a good screen. Tamarisk copes really well with wind and salty air - it filters the wind rather than making a solid barrier which can cause a lot of problems with turbulence and wind eddies in a spot like that. It's also very attractive in the summer which is when you'll be there to enjoy it.
However, I've never grown it in containers - can I suggest that you contact these people and ask their advice as to it's suitability for container growing, and the size and spacing of containers.
What do conifers and Rottweilers have in common? Bad press, & pure misconception of what a wonderful breed they are. I personally adore Leylandii, So do our garden birds. Our rear garden backs onto other gardens, & at their bottom the hedge is 40ft conifers overhanging our garden. We welcome the privacy , and I am growing more to continue the hedge, as the previous owner, of the house we bought, cut down the Leylandii. Leaving a bald space between the neighbouring gardens. Unfortunately we have VERY. miserable adjoining neighbours both sides, who hate gardening. Even bulbs repluse them. So I am growing conifers to block them out. I reccommend conifers to everybody. If you have the space and the need, Go mad, go planting !
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Hi,
I have a static Caravan in North Wales the garden to it has a chain link fence that separates my garden from a railway line. I want to hide the chain link fence from view. We thought conifers but after reading the posts decided against it. Whatever we decide to grow would have to be in a row of pots as the ground is shale/ concrete the distant is approximately 40 feet and the height should be 5 to 6 feet. Any ideas what to plant? Also distance of pots apart and distance from the chain link fence please. Thank you.
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That will involve a lot of large pots - what watering facilities do you have?
Also, top heavy pots are going to blow over in a windy spot.
Can you post a photo of the site to give us some idea of your options?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi,
Thanks for replying. I cannot post a picture as the season does not start until March.
The chain fence is a very windy location the other side of the railway is the North Sea.
Watering facilities comprise of an outside tap and water hose.
Please excuse my ignorance but are there any bottom heavy pots to prevent tumbling? Also as the plants/trees grow I intended to tie them to the fence as they grow.
Thanks.
Do you plan to be there throughout the season? Large plants in pots will require watering most days, sometimes twice a day, in the summer and early autumn.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Yes we are there from March to November. Every year.
I think a row of tamarisk interspersed with some of the taller grasses would make a good screen. Tamarisk copes really well with wind and salty air - it filters the wind rather than making a solid barrier which can cause a lot of problems with turbulence and wind eddies in a spot like that. It's also very attractive in the summer which is when you'll be there to enjoy it.
However, I've never grown it in containers - can I suggest that you contact these people and ask their advice as to it's suitability for container growing, and the size and spacing of containers.
https://www.ashridgetrees.co.uk/tamarisk-tamarix-tetrandra
I hope that's helpful
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
What do conifers and Rottweilers have in common? Bad press, & pure misconception of what a wonderful breed they are. I personally adore Leylandii, So do our garden birds. Our rear garden backs onto other gardens, & at their bottom the hedge is 40ft conifers overhanging our garden. We welcome the privacy , and I am growing more to continue the hedge, as the previous owner, of the house we bought, cut down the Leylandii. Leaving a bald space between the neighbouring gardens. Unfortunately we have VERY. miserable adjoining neighbours both sides, who hate gardening. Even bulbs repluse them. So I am growing conifers to block them out. I reccommend conifers to everybody. If you have the space and the need, Go mad, go planting !
whatever you like, it's your garden. I prefer a little more character and diversity in my garden.
In the sticks near Peterborough
The only hedge conifer I like is Yew. You can't beat a nice yew hedge. Beech or hornbeam win for speed / attractiveness / cheapness though.