Planting a 49ft Screening Hedge || Bare-Root Beech Tapestry Hedge

This is where I plant a 49ft (15m) bare-root hedge to screen off an ugly end of the garden, using a staggered hedge so you can't see the gap.
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[@michaelmccarthy4077]

OK, I know this is going to be a stupid question, but if planting an alternate hedge is it always 1:1 or is it ever done 2:2 (3:3, etc)? I would be inclined to plant 2:2 myself so that there are alternating blocks.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Well, I guess if you plan on letting the hedge get very tall then planting in twos or threes would look better

[@SF-qu6kp]

Undoubtedly!! I should add, from the southwest coast of Washington State, I have been watching and appreciating your shared love of gardening for several years. Thank you!!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you so much. It's great to get such a lovely comment. Thank you for your continued support and wishing you an uneventful autumn 🍂🍁

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

Tough job Rachel ❤ You are so brave!!! You've done a great job, I am sure you are relieved that it is done. I like the way it turnsd out. And finally, I hope you could get a good cozy rest, feet up and a good cuppa tea🥰🥰🥰

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks, Fernanda. Yes, very happy to have it behind me 😊

[@SF-qu6kp]

You made my day. Love your fortitude and attitude.

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Haha. I can tell you, I'm glad it's all done 😉

[@wandashaw3551]

BRAVO, Rachel! Excellent job and I must say a lot of work!! Well worth it in the end when they are big and strong and providing lovely screening for you!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks, Wanda. Hoping it will be magnificent

[@hmmhmmmmhh]

Well done, tough work!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks! Glad it's all done. I feel I've earned my rest 😅

[@tientruong5725]

Love your videos!

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thank you so much. That's very kind.

[@glen4075]

Super helpful thank you,

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LAllan-ls5er]

Good choice . Worth the effort .

[@GardeningatDouentza]

I think so too! Thanks

[@rose2fame1]

Hi Rachel, Wow! That is going to look amazing next spring and summer. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I’m thinking about getting my sister a magnolia tree for her garden for her birthday next month but it may not be a good time to plant in zone 6 in December?

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Thanks, Cheryl. Winter is not a good time for planting. Maybe she can overwinter the tree in a greenhouse and plant out in spring?

[@besottedorchids3605]

Very informative! I really like the idea to stagger the rows. Now for tea and a rest. It looks amazing. Are these regular beech trees that have been shaped to be a hedge? Thanks

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Yes, I had a long rest and a lot of tea afterwards, thank you 😊The hedge is made from beech trees. All hedges are made from trees and are just trimmed to control size. This is why it is important that the hedge is weeded, watered and fed as you have so many trees in close proximity to each other, all competing for the same resources.

[@BBQNBLUES]

You must be a Ninja🥷. to have the energy to plant so _many bare root Beeches :)

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Not a ninja, just determined. My muscles tell the tale though 😅