How to Grow a Hedge Fence

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Plot a straight line for you hedge to grow along.

   Normally, a hedge border runs along the edge of a property or a garden.
   
   Plot a line that runs over level ground with even access to sun and consistent soil along its entirety: remember that your hedge plants will need to grow evenly.
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   Step 2: Choose a hedge plant and buy several bulbs of that plant.

   Consult your local nursery for advice on which plants grow best in your climate.
   
   For a short hedge of up to 5 feet (or
   1.5 meters), consider azaleas, dwarf oleander, or Indian hawthorn.
   
   For a tall hedge of 10 feet (3 meters) or greater, look at Japanese yew, pittosporum, and wax myrtle. ,,,, Bulbs should be placed about 4 feet (or
   1.2 meters) apart for most plants.
   
   Bury the bulbs about 3 inches (or
   7.6 cm) into the layer of fertilizing soil or compost. ,,,,, Pruning involves clipping leaves and branches from the top and sides of the hedge with garden shears.
   
   Remove any especially long branches or dense masses of leaves.
   
   Your goal is to create a consistent, full look along the length of the hedge. ,
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   Step 3: Remove weeds and other plants from your hedge line.

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   Step 4: Till the ground.

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   Step 5: Deposit 4 inches (or 10 cm) of fertilizing soil or compost.

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   Step 6: Plant the bulbs.

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   Step 7: Lay 2 inches (or 5 cm) of mulch along the hedge line.

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   Step 8: Water the hedge line so that the soil and mulch settle.

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   Step 9: Water the plants a few times a week

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    Step 10: or more during the summer.

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    Step 11: Fertilize the plants with standard garden fertilizer twice a year.

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    Step 12: Prune the plants at least once a year.

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    Step 13: Wait 3 to 5 years for your hedge to reach full-grown size.

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