berberis bare root hedging

banner · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject: berberis bare root hedging

How close together would you plant berberis bare root hedging
.How many for 15 feet

is it best to dig a hole or do it like second from bottom at http://www.hedges.ie/how.html

kindredspirit · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject:

Seven.

Don't be lazy: that wedge method is for doing a whole pile of willow or hawthorn or similar. You only have seven holes to dig. Very Happy

banner · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:42 pm Post subject:

kindredspirit · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject:

Greengage · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 6:29 pm Post subject:

I would plant them 18 inches apart myself Laughing

You could dig a trtench and loosen up the bottom and add some well rotted organic material, make sure you firm them in well by using a big boot.
If its only 15 feet weeds should not be a problem.
The wedge method works well if you are planting forestry material and you need to get it done quick and not mind about losses.
I also agree you need to fel the soil and smelll it thats real life there.

The Soil's Tears

The soil knows the burden of tears
The earth's sadness that it bears
Through endless battles for territory -
Only the soil knows it has no boundary!
Blood spills on it, falls toil's sweat,
Muscle's ravage decides the weak's fate
Cries of desperation and victory's cheers
All these the soil tearfully bears!
Pradip Chattopadhyay

banner · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject:

Greengage · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

AHH Jezzzzzz now what do you do Laughing