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Hawthorn hedging on Stone Walls

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  • 30-10-2017 7:33pm
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    80sDiesel
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    I have some old stone walls which are full of grass and ferns. Would it be feasible to plant hawthorn hedging directly on the stone walls ?

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    Who2
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    If there's any bit of clay they'll grow.


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    80sDiesel
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    Who2 wrote: »
    If there's any bit of clay they'll grow.
    tnks

    A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.



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    kk.man
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    80sDiesel wrote: »
    I have some old stone walls which are full of grass and ferns. Would it be feasible to plant hawthorn hedging directly on the stone walls ?
    I would think their roots would in time damage your walls thus render them not stockproof. They will cost you to rebuild.
    I don't have much experience with stone walls except flagstone types around old barnyard and I do everything to keep ivy and trees from growing at or on them.


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    orchard farm
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    This makes no sence??why would you plant ovrr a stone wall


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    TopTec
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    Shelter.... lots of stone wall over here are too low against a good wind, although most landowners plant quicks in front not on.

    TT


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    Banbh
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    I did this and now have a lovely hawthorn hedge that is stock-proof and provides a bird habitat. The bushes haven't damaged the wall and have grown around it, making it even more secure. I would recommend hawthorn and avoid blackthorn which will creep into your field/garden.


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    MfMan
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    I would be reluctant to plant hawthorn fast by a stone wall as it would tend to knock stones over with the swaying of the wind. At least, plant it the sheltered side away from the prevailing wind if possible, and maybe leave a couple of feet out from the wall.

    Ivy on a stone wall is double-edged; it's great to knit the stones and hold the wall in place, but cattle have a habit of eating and pulling at it, thus knocking the top stones!


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