Neighbors say no to fence... need HELP with fast growing barrier
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Please help w/ suggestions for a fast privacy barrier
Comments (15)Cinna: As for being pot-bound--it depends on how long a tree has been in the pot. Also, to be honest, I am not sure how much of a problem it is if a tree is to some degree pot bound. It may depend on the species of tree somewhat. It is my belief, that the real problem comes when an encircling root is high enough, or in a position that it will eventually constrict or "girdle" the trunk of the tree--the portion of the tree at or above the root flare. Tangled and encircling roots below that point, at least with the species of trees I am familiar with, will just graft over each other. With Norway spruce, I can say from experience, being pot-bound is a problem only because it will slow the growth somewhat. But with Norway spruce I know the tangled and circling roots will simply graft over each other and a pot bound tree will eventually grow like one that was not pot bound. I bought a very tall 12 foot one a three years ago that was discounted because it was in its box for several years sitting in the nursery. Where there was supposed to be soil, there was nothing but a mass of roots that couldn't be untangled. So I planted it as it was. It was very weakened from being in that box for so long, and for the first two years the growth was stunted, but it is now doing fine. But if you buy a tree in a pot, and see enclicling roots, try to untangle them a bit, cutting a few roots here and there as needed to free up others. Cut any and all that are circling at the top of the pot--they could girdle the trunk. Then dig a big hole, much wider than the original pot size and spread at least some of the roots out as much as possible. Then don't worry--your trees will do just fine. Also, trees that have a mass of roots that grew in a pot, must be watered very carefully. The little soil that is around or in the root mass will hold almost no water, so these trees can dry our very badly is just a day or so in hot weather, and it can take three years, maybe four, before enough roots get far enough into the soil to do well on their own during dry spells. But, the bottom line with NS, at least, is that they are amazingly resiliant if given good care while they recover from whatever abuse they have suffered while cramped up in a pot. --Spruce...See MoreNeed Fast Growing Privacy Plants- special circumstances..
Comments (19)I agree that solid privacy fence is probably the best option, even if he/she just does that one section of view. Another thought of mine was to plant a tree like swedish columnar aspen. My initial thought was that you can keep it narrow at the base and then let it grow wider near the top, but this probably wouldn't work, since near the bottom is where they want the privacy and these trees are somewhat just bare trunk near the bottom. Cedars wouldn't work as well, unless perhaps thuja occidentalis 'degroots spire' cedar but even then it would take a while to gain any height (not to mention expensive to try to make a hedge out of many of them, might as well buy a section of privacy fence). Maybe lattice and an aggressive yet dependable vine like virginia creeper? Dropmore honeysuckle? The only downside with any vine is that in early spring, late fall and winter there would be no leaves so poochie would be able to see through. Hard to believe he/she doesn't bark when he just hears the kids as opposed to seeing them. I'm no dog trainer but perhaps the owner has to get involved and start scolding him when he growls at the fence? Somehow make him understand the kids are not in his territory? I wonder if he's one of those dogs that's just left outside alone all the time, which can lead to behavior problems too. Anyways, I hope there's a solution as I can't imagine it's pleasant for the kids to be growled at in their own back yard, nor for the neighbors who probably listen to the dog barking. Glen...See MoreNeed help! Neighbors raspberry plants growing into my patch
Comments (21)test dig has started since earlier... turns out the difficult part is lifting the stones... it's very heavy !!! digging 9 inches is doable. seriously I think 18 is a bit too ambitious for me with hand tools. I've dug down The first test and so far all the roots have been shallow as per any google search. my barrier might have to be of a C shape where in case the roots do hit the barrier and go up or down it'll at least have a guide for it to turn around and back into my neighbors patch lol. serious I hope to finish today ... ;/...See MoreFast-growing vines for fence
Comments (19)You have to be reasonable in your expectations of fast coverage :-) Permament, perennial vines - clematis, honeysuckle, passion flower - will take some time to establish and fill in. But will be a better long term solution as they will provide better, denser and longer visual screening once fully establshed. And do not need to be replaced each year. Annual vines may grow fast but have a much shorter functional life as a screening plant and will need to be replaced seasonally. For 10-15' feet of fence you would probably need only one plant if choosing a perennial vine, as most will grow at least that large if not larger. But it won't hurt to plant more than a single vine if you want more complete visual coverage faster. You could plant one at either end and train them to grow towards each other or space out three equally along that distance. If you opt for a perennial vine in multiples, make sure they are all the same species (not one each of the clematis, honeysuckle or passion flower) as they grow at different rates and with different vigor and one will outcompete the other(s). And any perennial vine available at your local independent nursery will work for this purpose....although some will work much better than others :-)...See Morepls8xx
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