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21 Oct ’12
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Thought this would be an interesting read for anyone considering a hedgerow fence.
15 Feb ’12
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Nice, thanks greenie!
6 Feb ’14
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I am surprised they did not include Bamboo in the list of considered species. Since Bamboo is actually a grass it grows very quickly. It can grow very close together, get quite tall, and not only block passage by people or animals, but can completely prevent looking through. It's edible, provides water storage and filtering, and is a great renewable building material.
It does have the draw back of having the potential to grow well beyond where you want it if you do not keep it under control.
21 Oct ’12
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I never even thought about bamboo but with the added benefit of being a fresh water storage I think it should be one of the top choices. Welcome to the boards earthenstead.
6 Feb ’14
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I've only begun to learn about Bamboo, but from what I've learned so far, its multitude of uses is enormous. Honestly, I suspect I've only begun to scratch the surface of its potential.
3 Nov ’12
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Bamboo can be very strong, and rhizomes have a sharp tip when growing. Concrete will crack over time and allow the bamboo to escape. Metal will eventually rust through, and poses a hazard where it must stick up above ground. For best results, use a true HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) barrier of at least 40 mil thickness. In hard clay soil, some say it is okay to use only a 24 inch wide barrier. However, a 30 wide barrier is safer. For areas where the soil is sandy and loose, a 36 inch wide barrier may be required.
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