Build a Hedge NZ - Planting Living Walls™ Instant Hedges
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- ONLY AVAILABLE IN NEW ZEALAND
PLEASE READ the installation notes below.
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Think of “building a hedge” rather than “planting plants”. You’ll get a better, tidier, healthier result.
1. Dig a trench the same depth as the hedge bag and up to twice the width (if possible). Keep aside a reasonable amount of soil for back filling. Resolve any drainage issues at this stage. Most plants, particularly NZ natives, do not like 'wet feet'.
2. Place out the hedge bags in front of the trench, with the Living Walls™ logos facing the same direction.
If your hedge bags are numbered, then place the bags in numerical order left to right. This is the order that the hedges were growing in at the nursery, so they should slot together nicely.
3. To remove the bag, cut open the two square ends of the bag. Avoid kicking or roughly handling the rootball, as this will weaken your hedge.
4. Place one unit of hedge per metre, with each rootball approx. 10cm apart (the rootballs are 90cm but the foliage is ~1m).
5. Settle all of the units into place, to your liking, before back filling. Back fill with some of the loosened soil you dug out, packing it firmly around the rootball, but do not compact the soil. We DO NOT RECOMMEND soil amendments in the trench such as rocks, compost or fertiliser.
ONLY CUT the rootball if needed, e.g. when a part metre is required. Cut with a saw rather than a spade. This will reduce potential root damage.
6. Water the hedge in REALLY WELL immediately after planting by slowly applying at least 10-30 litres of water per metre of hedge, depending on size.
7. Staking should only be required in very exposed conditions.
8. Once planted, add a good layer (4-5cm) of organic mulch for improved moisture retention, soil conditioning and weed suppression. Ensure that the mulch is clear of the trunks.
9. Lightly trim hedge to shape. Hedges will require 2-3 trims per growing season.
10. Slow release fertiliser should be top-dressed late winter and early summer. We suggest Nitrophoska Blue which is readily available from your local garden centre.
For effective establishment in the landscape, instant hedges, like all advanced grade plants, WILL REQUIRE DEEP WATERING in their first year or two, and over extended windy and/or dry periods. It is important to regularly monitor the irrigation to ensure that plants are watered adequately, neither over nor under watered. Stressed plants can become prone to pests and diseases.
We recommend and can provide Flow Regulated Landscape Drip Line that will evenly deliver water at a known rate.
Twining Valley Nurseries, New Zealand.
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Great idea. It looks great. I brought some calla bulbs off you a while back. They are growing great.
Ugh I wish you available in my country
*admiring from Indonesia
That's awesome n I really love it
Very professional
You guys are my hero's
Very nice
Stunning.
Awesome
I love it
Thanks Joseph.
327 Macejkovic Springs
Pardon?
Curious about the spacing between the plants
The Ficus are spaced 50cm apart.
Great , but at what cost ?.. Per foot
All prices (New Zealand) are included in our product availability list here- www.tvn.co.nz/availability#.Xdge6C2B0Wo
Boa noite a eugenias o syzygium da para fazer de estacas obrigado
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Instant privacy! Where can I get my Living Screens here in Northport, NY?
Sorry, our Living Walls™ instant hedges are only available in New Zealand. We are unable to export them.
We're surprised no one is growing them over there.
Love NY!
I will try to find somebody who grows them over here.
Good luck. We're not aware of any instant hedge growers in the US.
Please let us know if you find one.
Chinese privet , get from eBay 2-3 foot tall plants grow fast only reach 10 feet tall , trim once a year , cheap 60.00 usd. Per 100 plants ,, will do great in ny , I grow these in pa very hardy
Hi, what is the average cost of instant hedge?
Hi Tui,
All prices are included in our product availability list here- www.tvn.co.nz/availability#.Xdge6C2B0Wo
What would this cost? Bet you it was expensive!
Hi Sasha, the prices are listed in our availability guide here- www.tvn.co.nz/availability#.XkN3ti2B0Wo
An instant hedge is generally more expensive than a standard wooden fence but substantially cheaper than other solid wall options. We prefer the look of a green hedge 💚
How much per metre for this hedge, same height etc ??
SDMF5000 Thanks for contacting us. Please email the team at Twining Valley Nurseries, info@tvn.co.nz, for the latest price list.
What type of hedge is this?
This hedge is Ficus 'Tuffi'. It's pretty tough but is frost tender.
tvnvids ,thanks!
Passed this hedge the other day.
11 months later and it's looking wonderful.
Have a look-
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