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Rosemary Hedge Qantas Amazing Australia

...plant thrives in low nutrient soils without added fertilisers. Planting a hedge: To plant a dense hedge, space plants 45-60cm (18-24″) apart and trim to encourage bushy growth (prune at least once a year after main flowering). Use cutting grown plants or named varieties to have an even hedge. Getting started: Plants are available at garden centres in most areas. Small pots start at around $2.95 but well grown plants in 20cm (8″) pots cost around... read more

How to Grow a Hedge

...ne of the most fashionable things to plant at the moment in Australia is a hedge. In fact, hedges have been very popular for a number of years. Don’s step by step guide to hedging looked at plant selection, soil preparation, plant spacing, irrigation and mulching. Plant selection The garden in our segment had mossy, badly drained soil, so Don chose plants that would tolerate wet, clay soil conditions. He decided to use a lilly pilly – a selected f... read more

Qantas Amazing Australia – Knot Hedge

...t dates back to 16th century European garden design and is known as a knot hedge. To achieve this look hedge plants need to be planted in a pattern (see Diagram 1). In this garden 96 Japanese box (Buxus microphylla var. Japonica – see climate map) were planted about 60cm (2′) apart in four rows to form a large square shape. The hedge is 8m (24′) long and 7m (21′) deep. The plants have been organised into four horizontal rows of 17 plants with addi... read more

Qantas Amazing Australia – Knot Hedge

...t dates back to 16th century European garden design and is known as a knot hedge. To achieve this look hedge plants need to be planted in a pattern (see Diagram 1). In this garden 96 Japanese box (Buxus microphylla var. Japonica – see climate map) were planted about 60cm (2′) apart in four rows to form a large square shape. The hedge is 8m (24′) long and 7m (21′) deep. The plants have been organised into four horizontal rows of 17 plants with addi... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Hoping that you maybe able to help> We have an extensive hedge of Photinia Robusta, which is doing well with a lot of vigorous growth. However the hedge is protruding over a footpath and needs to be extensively cut back. To do so we would have to cut 6-9 inches from face of the plant, exposing perhaps branches and no foliage. Question is would the foliage regrow over a period? Would appreciate your advise. Kind regards, Peter Price

...: Other Comments: Hoping that you maybe able to help> We have an extensive hedge of Photinia Robusta, which is doing well with a lot of vigorous growth. However the hedge is protruding over a footpath and needs to be extensively cut back. To do so we would have to cut 6-9 inches from face of the plant, exposing perhaps branches and no foliage. Question is would the foliage regrow over a period? Would appreciate your advise. Kind regards, Peter Pri... read more

Pruning Hedges

...fast growing, and hardy in a wide range of soils and climates. Pruning the hedge Hedges are green, living fences and they should conform to the rules of basic fencing. When pruning take a line of sight from some existing geometric feature in the garden, such as a wall or path. There was an existing fence in front of the row of conifers, and although the fence was not horizontal it followed the same slope as the footpath and the road. Therefore Don... read more

Azalea Hedge

...e ‘Burke’s Backyard’ team revisited the same property to see if the azalea hedge had survived the renovation pruning. The hedge is now thriving and is covered in lush, new growth. As Don predicted, the azaleas have not flowered much this year. However, next spring he expects that there will be a wonderful flower display along with the fabulous new shape. In the meantime Don recommended that the hedge be mulched with well-rotted cow manure, and fer... read more

Azalea Hedge Renovation

...ight and obscuring the view from the house. It is very difficult to keep a hedge at exactly the same height. Even when hedges are trimmed regularly, they gradually grow taller and eventually need renovation pruning. How it was done Don used a pruning saw, bypass loppers and secateurs to prune the hedge. The pruning was done in late spring, after the main flush of flowers had finished. This gives the hedge plenty of time to grow back and look good... read more

Murraya Hedge

...n discovered a front yard where the owners had planted a wonderful murraya hedge, and transformed the area into a private playground for the children. The hedge is pruned about once a month using handshears. Murraya (Murraya paniculata) This evergreen shrub from south-east Asia grows to around 3m (10′) tall. Its genus name commemorates Dr. Johann Murray, an eighteenth-century Swedish botanist. Murrayas, along with such plants as choisya and citrus... read more

Sharpening Hedge Clippers

...raw linseed oil is best). Returning Merry’s clippers Don returned Merry’s hedge clippers with razor-sharp blades and oiled handles. After trying them out on the muehlenbeckia hedge, she agreed that they were now much easier to use. Merry was thrilled when Don presented her with some gifts from Burke’s Backyard: top quality Freund clippers and a Swiss istor Sharpener. Further information Istor Sharpeners are available from Felco Distribution Freec... read more

Japanese Buxus Hedge Alternatives

...d you please give me some suggestions for an alternative plant to use as a hedge. I like the size,tightness and colour of the Japanese Buxus. I have also considered the Korean Buxus, however, I am interested in an alternative hedge plant that flowers and perhaps has a slight perfume. I would love to hear any suggestions you could make. Thanks again John for any advice you could give me. Cheers Ben Williams Answer: Hi Ben, Probably the best group o... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: What hedge to plant near a salt pool

...0mm wide x 7500mm long. Its about 300mm from my pool waters edge. I want a hedge plant that will cover my fence which is about 2200mm high. I have planted a lilly pilly bush christmas at around 400mm spacing i have planted 5 per 1900mm. Will the plant survive the salt walter being splashed from the pool. If not what hedge plant would be best suited there considering the small amont of space and sunlight it gets. The bush christmas was recommended... read more