
www.KillarneyGardenCentre.com Learn how to plant Laurel hedging- Prunus laurocerasus. In this video I will show you how to plant a Laurel Hedge, how far apart to plant Laurel Hedging and when is the best time to plant Laurel hedging. Online marketing by http//www.iBusinessConsultants.ie How to plant Laurel Hedging - Prunus laurocerasus LAUREL - has survived the last 2 hard winters with little difficulty. Laurel is an evergreen hedge capable of forming a high dense hedge quickly with a growth rate of about 1.5 FT -- 2 FT per year. It grows well in sun and shade but generally does not grow very well in sea areas. If you live by the sea choose another hedge such as Escallonia, Griselinia or Fuchsia. Best Time To Plant Laurel Hedge Laurel come in their own pot so can be planted any time of the year. If you live in a very exposed area, I would suggest using some 'wind break' when planting, to encourage uniform and quicker growth. If you wish to plant Barerool Laurel hedging, see our notes below on Bareroot planting. How Far Apart To Plant Laurel Hedging Set them 18 " to a maximum of 2 Ft apart in a hole at least twice the depth and twice the width of the pot they come in. Use either organic or multipurpose compost along with a fertilizer (slow release feed or fish blood & bone) to establish quicker rooting. Keep the hedge well watered for the first few weeks after planting -- depending on the soil type & weather conditions this may be every second day. Laurel likes moist roots <b>...</b>
How to plant laurel hedge
Laurel hedging