Comments on: Hedging Hornbeams, Planting Onions and other April Chores

By: David Meyreles

David Meyreles — Fri, 13 May 2016 02:32:37 +0000

In reply to David Meyreles. oops never mind.. saw it... thnks

By: David Meyreles

David Meyreles — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:18:34 +0000

In reply to David Meyreles. will do.. How far apart did you plant those hornbeams???

By: 56steps

56steps — Fri, 06 May 2016 16:25:52 +0000

Matt I have the same problem with birds in the spring. I think they see their reflection and think it's another bird. In order to protect the nest, they attack the bird in the window. In my garage window (where it happens every year) I put a cardboard box inside the window and that cuts down the reflection on the outside and solves the problem.
Debra

By: Unknown

Unknown — Tue, 03 May 2016 03:24:50 +0000

I am finally working outside! I am so glad to see all those pictures of new seedlings sprouting. I have been planting for the past month, and I love it! I wish the growing season was longer…

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 05:15:56 +0000

In reply to Unknown. Great! I have bought from forest farm in the past! I see they sell many types of hornbbeams, what do you suggest?

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:09:24 +0000

In reply to David Meyreles. David, I am unfamiliar with Calptranthes, so I am not sure if it makes a good hedge. Let me know how it works for you.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:07:41 +0000

In reply to Unknown. I also order all of my hornbeams from Forest Farm, in Oregon. Best price, and strong 1 gal plants are shipped.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:06:58 +0000

In reply to Unknown.

Alexandre – pleaching (or plashing) is a medieval method of weaving in branches to create a dense, shrubby hedge – some believe that even Julius Caesar directed the use of pleached hedges to create strong barriers around camps. Quickly grown hedges, planted 24 inches apart as these are, can be used to keep animals and farm stock within a field, and was first used for this reason. Later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, such hedges became more ornamental, particularly in France. I simple re-weave in branches that stick out too far, or which are flexible enough to be re-integrated into the structure.Some merge over time and grow together ( inosculation), making the fence stronger. I also like to prune-up the hedge, so that the trunks show, making the entire hedge look as if it is floating. A nicer presentation, I feel.

By: David Meyreles

David Meyreles — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:08:37 +0000

Beautiful looking hedge.. How far apart are those planted? Im getting ready to plant a really long hedge all around the property of Calyptranthes pallens. I want it to be dense and cover up a mesh fence of about 9 ft tall.. I have never used this species, but its local, which was important, and Ive been promised a beautiful partial shade resistant fragrant hedge..

By: Unknown

Unknown — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:25:47 +0000

Matt, where did you source your Hornbeams? I'd love to do a hornbeam hedge somewhere in my property! Can you also explain what you meant when you said "Many branches are first woven into the hedge, a more traditional method of pleaching" How did you pleach them?