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| I am looking to put in a hedge in my back yard.
list of requirments:
The plants will have full sun all day long and I will have water hitting them if they need extra water. Soil is good. I was looking at the two listed below. What do you think? Got any ideas on other plants that have a solid wall like look to it? http://michiganbulb.com/item_disp.asp?pn=30205
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- Posted by Justine_London 5b-6a On.,Can. (My Page) on Tue, Apr 12, 05 at 12:51
| I checked out your selections as I am thinking of adding and evergreen hedge to my garden too. I like one of your selections, the hemlock but, be careful......I'm pretty sure that ONLY the hemlock of the two you are considering is evergreen.... |
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| Michigan Bulb doesn't have the best reputation. Take a serious look at some of the Juniper varieties. There are multiple resources on the web where info on upright junipers that would be suitable for hedging is available. |
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- Posted by GardenKiwi Z5 Michigan (My Page) on Fri, Apr 15, 05 at 15:09
| I would go to Lowes, or other garden centers, and get my plants from there. You can see what you are getting and be able to select those that are healthy. Over the years I have had no luck with Michigan Bulb company and would never purchase anything from them again. Good luck Kiwi in Kalamazoo |
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| I agree, upright junipers would be very nice (although not sure they're cheap!) You could also try upright / pyramidal arborvitae (NOT globe arborvitae). And I would NOT buy mail order - go to a local supplier. Beth - zone 5 MI near Traverse City |
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| I second the vote for pyramidal arborvitae and look at Walmart or others for the best prices. My son just bought them for $8.00 a piece and Im sure they will be on sale for Mothers day. Happy planting! Boop |
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| If any deer frequent your property, I would not recommend arborvitae -- they will strip it every year. They don't touch the Wichita Blue junipers, however, which meet your other criteria. |
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| Yes, it's true - deer LOVE arborvitae!!!! And they don't touch the upright junipers/// So if you have a deer issue, avoid the arborvitae. Beth - Zone 5 MI |
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| yew boxwood cedars not sure on the prices i nyour area, but we have picked up some cedars for cheap price $4 for a 4 ft one. This was just from someone hwo plants them as seedlings, and then sells them later. They all took as well with no problems.Also sometimes you can pickup shrubs form people in the spring at plant sales. good luck good luck |
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