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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Paul McNulty on May 25, 2012 at 19:46

The instant "containerised" hedging I've used, from Tendercare, is meant to be planted.

Containerised hedging would surely be a nightmare to keep watered and fed for any period of time? Why not just use nice-looking panels if it's a temporary screen? 2m willow panels or something.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gary RK on May 25, 2012 at 19:57

Panels are not possible as it is on a raised patio area, hence the request for instant hedging.

Irrigation system is a practical solution thanks to the location - feeding can be done on our visits.

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Permalink Reply by Colin Hunt on May 25, 2012 at 20:32

Have recently planted 90mtrs of Hawthorn from Readyhedge - found the service and product excellent.  Regarding the watering, we laid a pourous seep hose and mulched with wood chip. Watering has been no problem.

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Paul McNulty on May 25, 2012 at 20:46

Hi Colin,

When planted and irrigated there should be no problem, that's what they're designed for! The question is whether you can use them without planting; something I've not come across before.

Gary,

I guess that if you can provide the same conditions as the nursery, ie shelter, constant watering etc., then the plants will survive just as well on your site. I think any hedge in restricted containers is going to struggle over time, what do the suppliers say? Ultimately, if the client is aware of the cost and risk then it's worth considering. For instance they need to keep the irrigation monitored, a breakdown would result in dead plants in one day with the heat we've had this week. I've never seen hedging that, as you say, is designed "never to be planted", so a link would be good!

Colin Hunt said:

Have recently planted 90mtrs of Hawthorn from Readyhedge - found the service and product excellent.  Regarding the watering, we laid a pourous seep hose and mulched with wood chip. Watering has been no problem.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Wilkins on May 25, 2012 at 20:47

We have a way around this problem, please contact us after the Flower Show

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gary RK on May 25, 2012 at 20:53

Like this:

http://www.readyhedgeltd.com/containerGrown.htm

If they're grown this way and as mentioned can be irrigated and fed...they the question is why not if it solves a temp customer issue, where money is not the main driver/issue.

My brief if to satisfy a customer requirement as best I can....

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Paul McNulty on May 25, 2012 at 21:01

I totally appreciate your point, Gary. I'd just want to make sure the client is completely aware that these plants are "ready for planting". Speak to the supplier, perhaps get it in writing. I think they will be under a lot of stress and possibly not survive well over time.

That's fine if the client sees them as a temp solution, and is prepared to throw them away when they don't need them any more. In my experience clients often forget what you've told them, especialy with expensive plants, so get the supplier's view in my opinion, just to give you the fallback. See my new post on wisteria to see why I'm a bit paranoid about it!

Gary RK said:

Like this:

http://www.readyhedgeltd.com/containerGrown.htm

If they're grown this way and as mentioned can be irrigated and fed...they the question is why not if it solves a temp customer issue, where money is not the main driver/issue.

My brief if to satisfy a customer requirement as best I can....

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