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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1978-04-27, Page 49Caragana (arborescens), 6;ft., like heavier soil; Hardiness, North and South.Hawthorne, 6-7 ft.: Hardiness, North and South. Latirel Willow. 6,7 ft., good for moist soil; Hardiness, North and South. Norway Spruce, 5.6 ft., good drainage; Hardiness, North and South: Honeysuckle, 4-6 ft.; , Hardiness, North and South. CROWN IIARDWARE 527;1420 . , Sea forth • Hedges are living fences • 13 measuring the total length to be hedged. The higher the hedge is to be 'grown, the farther apart each plant should be spaced. , Usually. nurseries,, garden ce- ntres and outlets have quantity prices for hedge plants. The more plants purchased. the lower the price, Smaller sized plants are a good buy, as the are usually less expensive and establ- ish themselves more easily in new surroundings. • . Hedges to be maintained in the one to two foot range can be planted as close as 10 inches apart while hedges in the two to four foot range should, be planted 15 to 18 inches apart. Taller hedges should be spaced two to four feet apart depending "upon the ultimate height: Now to Plant Drive a stake in at each end of the area to be hedged. Tie a cord' to each end making sure it is taut, Use a' sharp space to edge one' side of the trench. Place the first spadeful of soil on one side of the trench 'and the second spadeful, which is likely subsoil, on the - opposite side. The trench should be at least 18 inches deep. Dig it deeper if 'the soil is not well drained and fill in to, an 18 inch depth with stones. Cut a wood stake the same length that you wish to space the hedge plants and •use it to help , achieve uniform spacing. Each plant should be planted about two inches deeper than it was growing in-the-n urseyT-T-his wil9 all w for soil settling and also encourage more new growth at the base. Add top soil around the roots and a mixture of subsoil mixed with peatrnoss nearer the surface. Firm, the soil around each plant with you heel. • Using the, same cord and stakes, establish a line to prune about one-third of the top growth away. After pruning, thoroughly soak the plants with water. For spring planting. •fertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer such as 7-7-7 at the rate of one pound fertilizer for each 15 foot of hedge. *II:denotes Northern Ontario ' S-denotes Southern Ontario By Russ gomme Evergreens and shrubs can be used in' a variety of ways as hedges throughout gardens. Oft- en termed. "living fences", hed- ges are ideal to screen undesir- able views; to divide areas of a garden; to create private areas; as, backgrounds to flower borders; to define property bonndaries and to provide windbreaks. When planing hedges,, be sure to select the best plant for the existing conditions.. Some hedge plants thrive in sunlight while others prefer partial shade. There are a few which are "at home" in damp conditions while ,others grow better in hot, sunny areas. Plants such as Caragana seem to • grow better in northern parts of the province. - Some shrubs adapt well. as prunded 4-hedges for example, privet, while some appear more attractiye in their graceful, natur- al profile for example, Varihoutti Spirea.Evergreens make splendid hedges as they retain. their vivid green appearance all year. How-, ever, evergreens need time to grow and the initial cost should be . , considered. -• Ontario's climate permits the use of a• wide ranieOf.plants as hedges..' Select -the type best suited for your location and pocketbook. Unfortunately, Bar- berry hedges are no 'longer available as they' are a host to serious rust disease in grains. When to Purchase Early spring and mid-autumn. times to purchase and plant hedges. Determine the number of plants required by Early--ea-re- makes healthy rases Early pruning and fertilizing are important if you want at- tractive and healthy roses, says Theo Blom, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horti- culturist. Roses should be pruned each spring before the bushes leaf out to help maintain the quality and overall appearance of the plants. Although each plant should be pruned to its habit and amount of growth, Mr. Blom says there are some general guidelineS. Wait until the buds start to swell, so you can deterraine_which--- • - rbraTch-el'ait ariwaand, which are -dead. Don't cut below"' last year's pruning. If you do, you weaken the plant and the new shoots won't be' strong. If the rose bushes are new and• this is their first pruning, prune them about 20 to '30 centimetres (8 to 12 inches) above the ground. In subsequent years, prune a bit, higher and remove all dead wood and weak, twiggy • growth. It is important to prune climb- ing roses according to their growth habits. Cut off the thin branches so the plant does -not have too many -blind shoots. Established roses will benefit if • fertilizer is applied during the . growing season. Mr. Blom re- commends three applications of balanced fertilizer in mid May, June and August. Apply the fertilizer to the soil surface near the plants, then rake or dig it under.. A rate of i/2 to 1 kilogram (1 to 2 pounds) , of -fertilizer for each 9 square metres (10Q square feet) of rose garden is' - recommended. Fertilizer formulas fOrroses are:- available at garden centers, but you can apply the general- purpo'se fertilizer used for lawns and gardens. Alpine Currant, 1-3 ft., Tole- - rates- some shade, ,well drained -clay - soil;.-.-hardiness- North and • South, Euonymous Vegetrts, 1-2 ft„ thick growing: Hardiness South,Boxwood (evergreen); 12- ft., thick growing; ' Hardiness, South. Privet (lodense). l -2 ft., thick growing; Hardiness, South. Caragana . Pygmy, 1-3 ft., soft textured; • hardiness, North and South. - Cotoneaster Acutifolia:-2-4 ft.; - HardinesS, North ad South. Privet (common. 3-4 ft , darker green , foliage; Hardine South. Privet (ibolium), darker -green foliage', 1-tardiness, South. Vanhontti.Spirea, 4-6 ft., grown - informally and allowed to flower; Hardinekt, South. Japanese Yew .(evergreen. 3-5 ft.; excellent in " well drained soil; Hardiness, North and Seuth. White Cedar, 3-6 ft., sandy loam is best;Hard-- 'iness North and South. Hemlock, ' -4-6-ft., partial shade;Frafdifie-s-s-, ---- , North and South. 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