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Planning a New border

Last post 25-10-2009 10:18 AM by Arrem. 2 replies.

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  • 02/10/2009 01:33 PM
    • Janice
    • King's Lynn
    • 02 Oct 2009
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    Hello I m after a bit of advice I want to start a new border down one side of my garden but next door have very high confers tree as a hedges and they overhang how much space should I leave between them.  
  • 25/10/2009 08:29 AM
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    • frank
    • Humbie
    • 28 Sep 2009
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    I would leave at least a metre - and even then would not be optimistic about the border. You will find that the roots of the trees take most of the moisture and nutrients. If at all possible, I would try somewhere else. If that is not an option, cut back the conifers on your side, and select plants for dry, arid conditions.

  • 25/10/2009 10:18 AM
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    • Arrem
    • West Midlands. UK
    • 12 Jul 2009
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    Having cut back the conifers on your side you could always dig out the roots on your side as well.  That would give your plants a much better chance to thrive.

    There is no such thing as useless - you can always be a bad example.