We are currently planning the landscaping around our property, and the topic of boundary fencing is part of that.
The west side of our lot is 49 meters long. For simplicity’s sake, I wanted to plant hedge roses. Unfortunately, my husband is not at all enthusiastic about that. Six months of complaining on his part hasn’t helped.
He would prefer a self-made stake fence, but I’m not keen on going into the forest to cut down small trees. Maybe for 10 or 20 meters, but not for 50 meters.
Neither of us wants shrubs or bushes.
Recently, I saw a film about orchards where they planted medium-height fruit trees in rows. I immediately liked that idea for us, and surprisingly, my husband did too :-)
So my question is: Has anyone used espalier or columnar trees as a boundary fence and could share their experiences?
The west side of our lot is 49 meters long. For simplicity’s sake, I wanted to plant hedge roses. Unfortunately, my husband is not at all enthusiastic about that. Six months of complaining on his part hasn’t helped.
He would prefer a self-made stake fence, but I’m not keen on going into the forest to cut down small trees. Maybe for 10 or 20 meters, but not for 50 meters.
Neither of us wants shrubs or bushes.
Recently, I saw a film about orchards where they planted medium-height fruit trees in rows. I immediately liked that idea for us, and surprisingly, my husband did too :-)
So my question is: Has anyone used espalier or columnar trees as a boundary fence and could share their experiences?
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fach1werk24 Feb 2021 08:09On our old property, every spring during mating season, the young roe bucks would come by, acting particularly bold. They enjoyed snacking on the rosebuds—each one got their share when it was their turn—and they peeled the bark off the black currant bushes. Just typical garden pests. Although I generally liked having them around, I honestly wouldn’t have minded if they ended up in the cooking pot after throwing another nighttime garden party.
Maybe something inedible would be better after all?
Best regards
Gabriele
Maybe something inedible would be better after all?
Best regards
Gabriele