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Beech hedging

  • 18-01-2021 5:02pm
    #1
    rothai
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    I've 40m of hedging to put down between my neighbours, I was going to go with a beech hedge. I've couple of questions. There's a bit of water coming in from neighbour side, so I was wondering about putting a drain in and planting next to it or what do people think? Beech hedges need lots of watering apparently but how much is too much?


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  • #2
    The Continental Op
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    Where do you get beech hedges need a lot of water. Naturally beech grows on chalk which is one of the best drained soil types going. I had hundreds of yards of beech hedge growing on well drained sand no problem. I'd be worried about beech if it was too wet or too exposed.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #3
    rothai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭rothai


    The Continental Op wrote: »
    Where do you get beech hedges need a lot of water. Naturally beech grows on chalk which is one of the best drained soil types going. I had hundreds of yards of beech hedge growing on well drained sand no problem. I'd be worried about beech if it was too wet or too exposed.

    Yes, well draining soil but keep it well watered I've heard. I haven't a clue. This will be the first ever hedge I've done, so I appreciate the help. Did you have to water it much or get an irrigation pipe in? Any tips or advice appreciated


  • #4
    The Continental Op
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    rothai wrote: »
    Yes, well draining soil but keep it well watered I've heard. I haven't a clue. This will be the first ever hedge I've done, so I appreciate the help. Did you have to water it much or get an irrigation pipe in? Any tips or advice appreciated

    Don't do as I do as I'm just terrible over watering. I try and do a really good job on the planting side (plenty of organic material dug in) then leave the hedge to it.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #5
    looksee
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    You have to well-water any hedge when it first goes in and for the first season, after that they are pretty much ok. Mulching it will keep it damp and keep the weeds down.


  • #6
    Pulse1975
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    I had to replace some of my beech with hornbeam as the soil was to wet for beech. I would say drain if you can before planting beech. No need to water in, in this weather.


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  • #7
    aw
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    As above, I planted hornbeam becuase the ground had a tendancy to be wet. It is thriving.

    If you are not tied to beech and you have any doubt, I'd suggest hornbeam as a solid alternative.


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