Thanks, Paul; Very informative, in particular with regards to tree roots and the availability of free depth calculators; always good to know. On any follow-up videos, please drop the background music; unnecessary and irritating
Hi Paul. Very clear and on point video. What is your take on this : "There are general observations and characteristics that can support the fact that a hawthorn hedge typically has lower water demand compared to a hawthorn tree. 1. Root Systems: - Hawthorn Hedges: Hedges consist of multiple shrubs planted closely together, resulting in smaller individual root systems. The limited root system of a hedge generally requires less water. - Hawthorn Trees: Individual trees, especially larger and more mature specimens, have larger and more extensive root systems. These root systems can extract water from a wider area, resulting in higher water demands. 2. Canopy Coverage: - Hawthorn Hedges: Hedges typically have denser foliage and can provide some shade and protection against direct sunlight. This can reduce evaporation and help retain soil moisture, resulting in lower water demand. - Hawthorn Trees: Trees have larger canopies that can create more shade, but they can also increase evaporation, leading to higher water demand. 3. Soil Moisture Retention: - Hawthorn Hedges: The close proximity of shrubs in a hedge can help create a microclimate that encourages moisture retention in the soil, reducing water demand. - Hawthorn Trees: The larger open space around individual trees may result in increased air circulation and soil moisture loss, potentially leading to higher water demand."
Very informative Only wish I see it before I started my self build I’m in 2.25m deep because building control see a tree in the neighbours garden and it went to pot from there. Structural engineers report never mentioned about clay heave Now I have to remove all shuttering and put 75mm clay master boards 😮 Question Paul Could there be anymore stumbling blocks? Thanks in advance Also any idea what 152/152cu is?
It makes a lot of sense in my view but if you use the NHBC calculator, you can't find the hedge, only the full blown tree which I think is a significant oversight in many cases.
Thanks for sharing valuable information Paul. Very appreciated.
Very good.
Gives me a good starting point on what to look for.
Thansk
Thanks, Paul; Very informative, in particular with regards to tree roots and the availability of free depth calculators; always good to know. On any follow-up videos, please drop the background music; unnecessary and irritating
Hi Paul. Very clear and on point video. What is your take on this :
"There are general observations and characteristics that can support the fact that a hawthorn hedge typically has lower water demand compared to a hawthorn tree.
1. Root Systems:
- Hawthorn Hedges: Hedges consist of multiple shrubs planted closely together, resulting in smaller individual root systems. The limited root system of a hedge generally requires less water.
- Hawthorn Trees: Individual trees, especially larger and more mature specimens, have larger and more extensive root systems. These root systems can extract water from a wider area, resulting in higher water demands.
2. Canopy Coverage:
- Hawthorn Hedges: Hedges typically have denser foliage and can provide some shade and protection against direct sunlight. This can reduce evaporation and help retain soil moisture, resulting in lower water demand.
- Hawthorn Trees: Trees have larger canopies that can create more shade, but they can also increase evaporation, leading to higher water demand.
3. Soil Moisture Retention:
- Hawthorn Hedges: The close proximity of shrubs in a hedge can help create a microclimate that encourages moisture retention in the soil, reducing water demand.
- Hawthorn Trees: The larger open space around individual trees may result in increased air circulation and soil moisture loss, potentially leading to higher water demand."
Very useful video thanks for uploading.
Very informative
Only wish I see it before I started my self build
I’m in 2.25m deep because building control see a tree in the neighbours garden and it went to pot from there.
Structural engineers report never mentioned about clay heave
Now I have to remove all shuttering and put 75mm clay master boards 😮
Question Paul
Could there be anymore stumbling blocks?
Thanks in advance
Also any idea what 152/152cu is?
It makes a lot of sense in my view but if you use the NHBC calculator, you can't find the hedge, only the full blown tree which I think is a significant oversight in many cases.
Leyland Cypress as an example are certainly not broad leaf but do have a high water uptake.