sambo Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi, Right on our syndicate we have quite a few ponds some are quite good at holding duck but there are others that are a bit to open so I was wondering what is the best sort of hedge to plant round the ponds I was thinking of hawthorn so it can be laid in a few years. also how easy it it to grow these from a cutting? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Have a look here for ideas on planting and the costs involved: http://www.hedging.co.uk/acatalog/Index_He...Conifers_1.html If planting from whips then it will take a few years to thicken up but will be cheaper than pot grown plants. Now is not a bad time of year for hedge planting. You will also have to think about how to protect the new hedge from farm animals, rabbit and roe deer attack. A quick solution to help you on your way is putting up hazel hurdles or reed screens but they can only do so much. I would also look at increasing the holding value of the ponds with sloped banks, shallow margins and some feeding if you are not doing so already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi, Right on our syndicate we have quite a few ponds some are quite good at holding duck but there are others that are a bit to open so I was wondering what is the best sort of hedge to plant round the ponds I was thinking of hawthorn so it can be laid in a few years. also how easy it it to grow these from a cutting? Sam 25 Gallon drums sank in the ground works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi, Right on our syndicate we have quite a few ponds some are quite good at holding duck but there are others that are a bit to open so I was wondering what is the best sort of hedge to plant round the ponds I was thinking of hawthorn so it can be laid in a few years. also how easy it it to grow these from a cutting? Sam 25 Gallon drums sank in the ground works well how do you mean magman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sink the drums in the ground leaving a few inches above when not in use put the lids on . when flighting take the lid off and climb inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Willow :o grows quick will take a cutting very easy, just cut some 18 inch to 2 foot lengths and push them in soft preferably wet earth and they will grow like the clappers, then while young and thin can be woven :o top stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sink the drums in the ground leaving a few inches above when not in use put the lids on .when flighting take the lid off and climb inside sorry should have thought bit slow on the up take then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taz24 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 You will also have to think about how to protect the new hedge from farm animals, rabbit and roe deer attack. I thought that is what the guns are for. Cheers taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Willow grows very well, we chop 3 feet off out bush each year! To replant just chop some good sized sticks (1") with buds on them (about 10" long) and push them 5" into the ground. Wait 6 months and you have a hedge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Sink the drums in the ground leaving a few inches above when not in use put the lids on .when flighting take the lid off and climb inside Magman, you have just gone up to the top of the class in my opinion. That is genius mate LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Before you get toooo heavy with the praise LB we used this trick on some marshes near the Blackwater. Various problems like sheep knocking the tops orf then falling in, they can fill up with water and the best of all was the ground pressure lifting them out although not with someone in it! Oh and if the marsh floods they can be a real man trap when wading! good for a laugh though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Various problems like sheep knocking the tops orf then falling in We used the plastic one with screw on lids ,you must have some cleaver sheep around you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Willow is good as you can cut/stick in the ground and it should grow. Can need quite a bit of maintenance though once grown. Best to cut/plant at times of the year when the average temperature is below 6C - so Oct to Mar really. If you want the ease of willow planting but with less maintenance blackthorn is exactly the same but without such high maintenance requirements. Hazel would also be a good option, but you would probably need to buy whole plants. I would recommend blackthorn overall, we use it to great effect with work in similar type situations and it's better for wildlife than the other two too. With all of the above, whether the plant bushes or grows into trees is entirely up to you and your maintenance - their easily adapted to your requirements. Forgot to say - hawthorn can be a devil to grow from cuttings, I would recommend buying plants This is an organisation I've had dealings with since Uni - many are our projects and will be adaptable to many situations, flowing or still water http://www.therrc.co.uk/manual.php Edited January 11, 2008 by Oly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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