I really appreciate the in depth explanations of how and why, especially the root brake up part, where most say be excruciatingly careful with the roots but don't add a single bit of information further regarding that very important topic.
I’ve had a small tree transferred from underneath my house & the root got broken. That was almost 5 yrs ago & it’s still growing- granted it has gone through some ice storms with broken limbs. Everyone compliments it still.
I love how you are doing so much work with very little tools, using your bare hands a lot keeping that connection between humans and nature. Really impressed!
I bought an 110 years old house last year in winter and the previous owners (Charlie (in late 70s0, Bernie (in late 60s)) who lived in the house for 40 years created a natural privacy fence with rose of sharon. I see crazy amount of birds activities in my backyard, Bernie told me I will get a lot of humming birds in those rose of sharon hedge. I get emotional just thinking about how much love they put in that home. I love my new home!!!!!!!
The best is Skip Laurel. They grow fast and tall. Foliage is dense and you cant see though it. I made mistake of planting needlessly close together. Stay green all winter. Tried all sorts of other privacy hedges, and these are the best. Everything, cedar, arbor vitae. etc etc all take forever.
I made up my own method when I moved into my first house, which may especially be useful of you're starting without a fence or want faster results. I put in 12' T-posts in with 8' above ground. I then used 4' rolls of plastic-coated, welded wire mesh (~2"x4" rectangles) attached to the posts, stacked for 8' total trellising. The area already had a population of ivy running up to the fenceline, so I mostly trained that upward, but also transplanted several to help fill in gaps. In about 3 years I had pretty well full coverage, and now that it's been 5+, it's so dense the privacy is 100% and excess vines are spilling off it all over. Definitely anchor your posts well or the weight will pull it down! Further bonus is that there are dozens of plants creating the coverage, so any die-off or damage won't create a huge hole, and will be self-correcting.
Recently came upon your channel….enjoy watching your videos…. My compliments on a beautiful garden! You can use Bay leaf to make Smudge Sticks.. burning them in and around your house gets rid pests like mosquitoes and flies… leaving a good aroma to enjoy!
I really want a privacy hedge around my lawn someday so my future kitchen garden is not *too* much on display....I planted a bay in the corner where the fence meets 3 other highly visible yards because the previous owners landscaped up a higher spot, anyway it's right where I needed a little more blocking and I wanted those dried leaves. They are great for so many recipes and long term food storage bug repellant. Yay, awesome job! You're very talented.
I planted 10 Laurie Nobilis two years ago and they are 15 feet tall. They were only 10 inches when I planted them. They really are great for privacy. I let mine grow as trees because I use the branches and twigs for garden as they are very strong. Walking sticks are made also with branches which can last for over a hundred years. If you use them for cooking use the older leaves. Bay leaves are a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. ... They have been proven to be useful in the treatment of migraines. I also dry the leaves and make tinctures. Soo many things you can do.
My neighbor in los angeles has them around his entire house. They are 2 stories high? What does he do now? How is he supposed to trim it when it is close to 80 feet tall?
Can you post an update on how much these have grown? We need a privacy hedge and I'm curious how much they've grown. Do they grow tall enough to create shade?
We had to trade out our wooden privacy fence for a chain link.. I planted Elderberry bushes. While they don't do much for privacy over the winter(in South Dakota), they do great in the summer and we love the benefit from the berries.
Excellent, but I would have used pressure treated lumber for any wood touching ground. That board sitting in front of the fence will be rotten sawdust in a few years.
@@ModMINI pressure treated wood should not be used with food crops as the toxins will leach into the soil. This is right resistant redwood so it will last a very long time
Great instructional video! And with your bay leaf harvest you can hang upside down to dry with ribbon and give them as gifts for Christmas, make spring wreaths for the door, or grind into a powder and use for cooking, or as a rodent repellent. Cayenne pepper and bay leaf powder work excellent to get rid of racoons, and snails for. Getting into your garden!🙏🏽💜🙏🏽 Thank you for this!
If you have a choice the best time to plant an evergreen hedge is September. Water it until the rains come and in my area the rain is from late September to July. The plant will keep growing roots during the winter and will be off to a great start. I also put about 4 to 6 inches of chip around the new planting to keep moisture stable throughout the season.
@@urbanfarmstead dry them and store in bottle. use in stew peas, stew chicken, soups, jams etc. You just put one or two dry leaves in the pot and discard when you are finished cooking.
This is one of my upcoming projects for our home. We had a “natural privacy fence” with all types of trees and heights from our previous neighbors. Our new neighbors are taking down most of them “cleaning out “ they’re taking out all the smaller trees and bushes. My lost lovely privacy fence is long gone 😞 I guess that means, I need to make my own.
Urban Farmstead the new neighbors are expanding the driveway and adding a detached garage. Quick question, when adding a privacy hedge - how far away do you have to be from the property line ? Do you just let the scrub/tree outgrow into neighbors property line ? I guess I’m trying to figure out do I need to plant my hedge a little into my property ? Kinda confused with that
Urban Farmstead Yeah, still haven’t decided on that yet. I will definitely choose something that it’s shaded friendly since that area gets very little sun coverage. Thank you so much for replying back to my comment.
I just found your channel and am getting so many great ideas and tips! I’m in Placer County and have very similar climate to you. Can’t wait to start transforming my backyard in a similar way. Also, bay leaves make great aroma/flavor when grilled with/under beef bbq. Look into Portuguese Espetada (Madeira style bbq). Traditionally use the actual bay leaf branch as a skewer and cooked over hot coals. Throw leaves into the burning coals and take in the “skunky” aroma they give off. Your neighbors will wonder what your burning…
Bay leaf is a fantastic source of tannins, especially fresh, which greatly aid in keeping veggies crisp when fermented. I use grape leaves since they grow wild here, but I'm considering growing a bay leaf bush to have access to fresh leaves year around.
Hey Kyle. Hope you still eating out of your backyard 😉. Enjoying your vids. These are of great help. Just a quick one… I live in Henderson Tx. Need to know what agriculture zone am in? What different vegis and fruit trees I could grow all year long? Especially this time of the year. Appreciated
How much growth per year have you seen on your bay laurel's? I live in Sacramento too and am considering it for the same purpose but many sources say it's slow growing. Appreciate the videos and hope to see more soon!
Regarding putting those hedge plants in a small raised mound: Won't that soil just erode down to ground level over time, unless there is something to keep that raised soil in place?
Hello! I am trying to learn how one would propagate new wax myrtles from seeds. Do you have any videos or suggestions where I can find? Having a hard time finding any. Thx!
Shrubs need those leaves to generate energy to grow their roots. I don't prune my shrubs for a couple years, EXCEPT if I plant them in a hot location during summer. New growth requires the most water, so pruning it off can help new plants handle the summer heat better. Best is to choose plants at the nursery that need little to no pruning.
Thank you for sharing your experience! These are definitely in a hot location, and really it was just a little trim, so probably not significant enough to make any difference either way. Thanks again!
I too am looking for a privacy screen but wooden fences will eventually require replacement. My genius neighbors pored a cement path the entire length of the fence. Guess whose yard gets ripped up every time fence work is required? From here on, I will require a serious price adjustment or complete restitution of the damage created.
Hey man do you have any idea what can i put in front yard both sides I got some neighbors they never clean they put everything in front yard i can’t see that thank you 🙏
There are a lot of factors to consider with that answer, so no, not really. Not without knowing more about you zone, climate, sunlight, space, preferences, soil type, etc.
I'd like to know what zone this is in and why no one puts it in their "About" or mentions it. No idea about weather in Sacramento. I'm in Florida zone 8b, hot and humid... nice video! I'd love to grow bay.
Shivam Kapoor it’s my pleasure! That’s awesome! I know some things can seem a bit confusing with so much different information out there, especially when you’re first starting out, so let me know if you ever need any clarification.
Very informative video 👍 What version of Laurel is best for Texas and fast growing?? Temperature ranges from 10 degrees in the winter and 104 degrees in the summer.
Do you have recommendations on planting Bay Laurel or Lilly Pilly? I like Bay Laurel, but I am not sure how long does it grow per year, I have mixed reviews of that. Some say 30cm per year, others say 60cm. That’s a big difference.
It's accurate to say 30cm a year or 60+ cm a year because many factors will contribute to growth rate. for me its growing 60-90 cm a year here and I do recommend it
How about spacing of the plants? How do you determine how far apart depending on the type and size of what you are using? Bay laurel in this case. Great video, thank you.
These days I want a tall hedge of thorns. It really needs to be one that can be interwoven or laid English style. Mine is a mix of wild plum, holly, citrus, and bodock.
Tip: If you have the space don't plant them right on top of your fence to you can easily trim the back side once they are full grown. I had a neighbor do this, multiple times a year I either had to trim his hedges or he was coming into our yard to trim them. He wasn't a freindly neighbor so it was really annoying
Dry the bay leaves, put them in jars, tie twine or ribbon around the neck and gift to neighbors, friends, and family. Or you could sell them at a farmers market.
I recently planted a Yew last year and the nursery lady told me to keep it in the burlap sack that it came in. Is that correct? I’m assuming the burlap sack will break down and the roots can spread out but just wanted to know your thoughts on that. Can roots break through the burlap sack - does it disintegrate?
I vote that some of those bay leaves go in a simmering pot of red beans and rice! I really love your channel; I can always count on being met with quality content all around!
What is the spacing you used? Appears to be around 4 feet or so Will you let these bushes fill in or did you specifically want some separation between them?
Great job👍 I have a cherry Laurel hedgerow I planted 8 years ago here in my Burbank home. Its now 15 feet high, lush green and I only have to trim it 2 or 3 times a year. When the leaves are crushed they smell like sweet cherries. 🍒
There seems to be a lot of space between the plants. How do you fill that in? Do they just grow outward or do you do any sort of weaving (like putting a stake in between the plants and tying the branches from each plant to it)?
I am trying to build a privacy hedge here in Toronto. I was thinking Cedar. I didn't know bay trees were an option. Not sure if they would survive the Canadian winter.
This is so perfect as I'm trying to decide what kind of privacy hedge to put in my yard against a fence. I have some ugly roofing right up against the fence on the other side that I was hoping to hide so I need something that will grow tall. I love the look of this hedge and the fact that it is dark shiny green and evergreen and edible! But my question is, you say it is moderately fast growing...so do you have any estimate of what general time frame it would take to get higher than your fence? Do you happen to know if the bay laurel grows just as fast as or slower than citrus? Wondering if I could get a similar look by planting citrus along the fence too? Can you keep that trimmed fairly narrow as well? My thinking is if the citrus plant and this hedge will take the same amount of time to grow tall and provide privacy I might go with the one that gives me fruit! What do you think, could that work? Thanks so much for all your videos. I was totally lost as I'm starting to create my Urban Farm in Walnut Creek, CA and your videos are amazing! You are doing all the things I want to do and your instructions and info are so clear. You have the same soil and same products available, its incredibly helpful. Thank you!!!
Hi Shana, yes you could certainly use citrus the same way with a similar timeframe to fill in. Theses not a great way to compare the growth rate as different citrus grow at different rates and they are also grafted to different rootstocks that become an additional variable.
My family can attest to the fact that fruit trees will grow well in Walnut! We had a home there in the 1050's through the 1980's. All the neighborhood enjoyed prolific fruit trees. Go for it!
Not exactly. Plants will typically put on a predetermined amount of growth each season, so in general pruning just directs that growth where you want it.
Hi Kyle! I don’t know if this is a dumb question, but do you need to worry about the roots invading your neighbors yard under the fence? Or are these roots not large enough to create an issue like that? PS love following you and Morgan on ig!
Amber Kelly hi amber, that’s a great question! Bay Laurel have a moderate root system and will typically develop a deep tap root, but as with most plants - soil structure and irrigation also play a significant roll in encouraging their root system. The size of their root system will also be a reflection of the size of the trees an I will keep the pruned to a hedge.
I really appreciate the in depth explanations of how and why, especially the root brake up part, where most say be excruciatingly careful with the roots but don't add a single bit of information further regarding that very important topic.
Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful, and I appreciate your feedback
I’ve had a small tree transferred from underneath my house & the root got broken. That was almost 5 yrs ago & it’s still growing- granted it has gone through some ice storms with broken limbs. Everyone compliments it still.
@@Nurtureddreams815 oh wow!
I love how you are doing so much work with very little tools, using your bare hands a lot keeping that connection between humans and nature. Really impressed!
Hippie! 🙄
I bought an 110 years old house last year in winter and the previous owners (Charlie (in late 70s0, Bernie (in late 60s)) who lived in the house for 40 years created a natural privacy fence with rose of sharon. I see crazy amount of birds activities in my backyard, Bernie told me I will get a lot of humming birds in those rose of sharon hedge. I get emotional just thinking about how much love they put in that home. I love my new home!!!!!!!
That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing
If I find that shit imma come rip them out of the ground
@@JoeyDiazInASpeedo lol while you at it can you also rip some weeds. I will pay you in beers..
Great choice for a hedge! In Portuguese cooking they will sometimes use bay laurel branches as a skewer to barbecue meat on.
Linsey Santos thank you! That’s such a great idea!
That's a great idea! I have used rosemary branches as skewers also.
Donna Leveron yes! The rosemary is great for shrimp. Here is a recipe I like ruclips.net/video/3ZKvZCKNo_Q/видео.html
The best is Skip Laurel. They grow fast and tall. Foliage is dense and you cant see though it. I made mistake of planting needlessly close together. Stay green all winter. Tried all sorts of other privacy hedges, and these are the best. Everything, cedar, arbor vitae. etc etc all take forever.
Thank you for sharing
Would that grow good in Phoenix AZ?
@@EA-en6zc you have to check the zone of the state and the plants.
Jibsheets where did you buy them ? Any links ? TY,,,,,
how long did it take to grow like 8ft feet??
I've been looking around for weeks about how to line a fence with hedges like this. Your video's saved me a ton of time. Thank you!
Thank you. I’m glad you found it helpful
Did it work for a privacy fence
I would of never thought of bay leaf. I'm so happy that I can have privacy and something I incorporate in alot of my dishes. Thank you
It’s a great option!
I made up my own method when I moved into my first house, which may especially be useful of you're starting without a fence or want faster results. I put in 12' T-posts in with 8' above ground. I then used 4' rolls of plastic-coated, welded wire mesh (~2"x4" rectangles) attached to the posts, stacked for 8' total trellising. The area already had a population of ivy running up to the fenceline, so I mostly trained that upward, but also transplanted several to help fill in gaps. In about 3 years I had pretty well full coverage, and now that it's been 5+, it's so dense the privacy is 100% and excess vines are spilling off it all over. Definitely anchor your posts well or the weight will pull it down! Further bonus is that there are dozens of plants creating the coverage, so any die-off or damage won't create a huge hole, and will be self-correcting.
Thank you for sharing
I just received 10 Ajuga green giant that will be planted in a couple of days. Should these be planted 4 ft. apart also?
Recently came upon your channel….enjoy watching your videos…. My compliments on a beautiful garden! You can use Bay leaf to make Smudge Sticks.. burning them in and around your house gets rid pests like mosquitoes and flies… leaving a good aroma to enjoy!
Great Vid, no BS or over the top commentary, love it, Thank You!!
Thank you for sharing your feedback
one of the most technical videos I've seen, good job mate from Melbourne!
Salman Shooshtarian thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it
I really want a privacy hedge around my lawn someday so my future kitchen garden is not *too* much on display....I planted a bay in the corner where the fence meets 3 other highly visible yards because the previous owners landscaped up a higher spot, anyway it's right where I needed a little more blocking and I wanted those dried leaves. They are great for so many recipes and long term food storage bug repellant. Yay, awesome job! You're very talented.
Ruby Rose that sounds great! Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re happy with your Bay!
I planted 10 Laurie Nobilis two years ago and they are 15 feet tall. They were only 10 inches when I planted them.
They really are great for privacy.
I let mine grow as trees because I use the branches and twigs for garden as they are very strong. Walking sticks are made also with branches which can last for over a hundred years.
If you use them for cooking use the older leaves.
Bay leaves are a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. ...
They have been proven to be useful in the treatment of migraines.
I also dry the leaves and make tinctures.
Soo many things you can do.
That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing
My neighbor in los angeles has them around his entire house. They are 2 stories high? What does he do now? How is he supposed to trim it when it is close to 80 feet tall?
A real man works with his bare hands. Very informative video. Subscribed.
Thank you
Can you post an update on how much these have grown? We need a privacy hedge and I'm curious how much they've grown. Do they grow tall enough to create shade?
We had to trade out our wooden privacy fence for a chain link.. I planted Elderberry bushes. While they don't do much for privacy over the winter(in South Dakota), they do great in the summer and we love the benefit from the berries.
Awesome
Fence tips!
Advice that clearly is coming from experience. A great source of information
Excellent, but I would have used pressure treated lumber for any wood touching ground. That board sitting in front of the fence will be rotten sawdust in a few years.
@@ModMINI much of it cannot be used as it contains poison
Thank you
@@freecheese4143 exactly 👍🏼
@@ModMINI pressure treated wood should not be used with food crops as the toxins will leach into the soil. This is right resistant redwood so it will last a very long time
Great instructional video! And with your bay leaf harvest you can hang upside down to dry with ribbon and give them as gifts for Christmas, make spring wreaths for the door, or grind into a powder and use for cooking, or as a rodent repellent. Cayenne pepper and bay leaf powder work excellent to get rid of racoons, and snails for. Getting into your garden!🙏🏽💜🙏🏽 Thank you for this!
Thank you so much
@@urbanfarmstead aw come on, that was excellent advice - it should have gotten more than that boring same old same old response from you
I went from 6 feet to 18 feet in a year and a half with Clusia. I had an old chain link fence with Three neighbors with a view into my backyard.
If you have a choice the best time to plant an evergreen hedge is September. Water it until the rains come and in my area the rain is from late September to July. The plant will keep growing roots during the winter and will be off to a great start. I also put about 4 to 6 inches of chip around the new planting to keep moisture stable throughout the season.
Fantastic video Kyle. I’m going to have to put a board edge against my fence to keep water run off from my neighbors downspouts.
Evergreen Cottage thank you! That sounds kind a pain but I hope it works out well!
@@user-uu2sr9tp6l worked great!
@@user-uu2sr9tp6l that would do it! 😂
Thanks for the video. In particular thanks for clarifying how to prune in accordance with the goal of the hedge! Good stuff keep it up.
Happy to share! Thanks for the feedback
Thank you for sharing, Kyle! Always a treat.
Tormod Gustavsen thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@@urbanfarmstead dry them and store in bottle. use in stew peas, stew chicken, soups, jams etc. You just put one or two dry leaves in the pot and discard when you are finished cooking.
IWILLMAGNIFYTHELORD THEROCKOFMYSALVATION great idea!
Is there an update on these plants? This would be awesome to see!
Favorite gardening channel. 😊👍
This is one of my upcoming projects for our home. We had a “natural privacy fence” with all types of trees and heights from our previous neighbors. Our new neighbors are taking down most of them “cleaning out “ they’re taking out all the smaller trees and bushes. My lost lovely privacy fence is long gone 😞 I guess that means, I need to make my own.
Ana Gonzalez wow that sounds awful! Why are new neighbors doing that?! Yes I think it’s time to start planting
Urban Farmstead the new neighbors are expanding the driveway and adding a detached garage. Quick question, when adding a privacy hedge - how far away do you have to be from the property line ? Do you just let the scrub/tree outgrow into neighbors property line ? I guess I’m trying to figure out do I need to plant my hedge a little into my property ? Kinda confused with that
Ana Gonzalez that depends on the type of plant and your preference.
Urban Farmstead Yeah, still haven’t decided on that yet. I will definitely choose something that it’s shaded friendly since that area gets very little sun coverage. Thank you so much for replying back to my comment.
Ana Gonzalez cool 👍🏼 You’re very welcome!
I just found your channel and am getting so many great ideas and tips! I’m in Placer County and have very similar climate to you. Can’t wait to start transforming my backyard in a similar way. Also, bay leaves make great aroma/flavor when grilled with/under beef bbq. Look into Portuguese Espetada (Madeira style bbq). Traditionally use the actual bay leaf branch as a skewer and cooked over hot coals. Throw leaves into the burning coals and take in the “skunky” aroma they give off. Your neighbors will wonder what your burning…
That plant is gold here, we can’t use that many just for hedges hehe unless I’m with a huge budget for it. I wish I can go there and buy some ☺️
We are fortunate to be able to grow them here.
Bay leaf is a fantastic source of tannins, especially fresh, which greatly aid in keeping veggies crisp when fermented. I use grape leaves since they grow wild here, but I'm considering growing a bay leaf bush to have access to fresh leaves year around.
good tip when planting plants is giving them water while there not buried yet in the hole so the roots at the bottom get water
Thank you
Thank you for this video and all your others videos. I am looking forward to see your garden in few week with the growing vegetables
Thanks! I’m happy to share
You could use the cuttings for more plats as well, they root very well.
Hey Kyle. Hope you still eating out of your backyard 😉. Enjoying your vids. These are of great help. Just a quick one… I live in Henderson Tx. Need to know what agriculture zone am in? What different vegis and fruit trees I could grow all year long? Especially this time of the year. Appreciated
How much growth per year have you seen on your bay laurel's? I live in Sacramento too and am considering it for the same purpose but many sources say it's slow growing. Appreciate the videos and hope to see more soon!
Found you from TikTok and just subscribed. I’m super glad. You’re a great teacher 👨🏫 THANKS
Sherrelyn N thank you
What's your tiktok?
@@masterpassword7520 it’s private, sorry
@@sherrelynn5240 not yours :) urban farmsteads
@@masterpassword7520 yes I hear and heard you. I put in his TikTok link but it’s apparently being deleted it’s @urbanfarmstead
Can’t wait to see how abundant this garden is going to look
Arcana thank you! So far it’s filling in great!
@@urbanfarmstead update video
@@wepaq4131 thank you for this suggestion. I’ve got some large projects on the horizon, so that video probably won’t come before next year
great idea for planting for chefs!
Yes, I’m thankful I can share with all of my chef friends.
Great video! Now, what will be the distance between each one? Thank you.
I LOVE all your videos. Great information thank you!
Thank you so much!
What a great happy video
Regarding putting those hedge plants in a small raised mound: Won't that soil just erode down to ground level over time, unless there is something to keep that raised soil in place?
Very helpful and to the point! Thank you.
Zone 6 in Kentucky ...is there a similar plant/tree that will survive and provide privacy along a fence line?
Thank you for making this video. 😉👍
My pleasure!
Hello! I am trying to learn how one would propagate new wax myrtles from seeds. Do you have any videos or suggestions where I can find? Having a hard time finding any. Thx!
I think they are offering propagated from cuttings. I have a fig propagation video that might be helpful
Wao its so beautiful..Good idea.
Planting for Living thank you so much!
Shrubs need those leaves to generate energy to grow their roots. I don't prune my shrubs for a couple years, EXCEPT if I plant them in a hot location during summer. New growth requires the most water, so pruning it off can help new plants handle the summer heat better. Best is to choose plants at the nursery that need little to no pruning.
Thank you for sharing your experience! These are definitely in a hot location, and really it was just a little trim, so probably not significant enough to make any difference either way. Thanks again!
Great video, your doing so well! Have a bless day!
Garden Love thank you so much! You as well!
I too am looking for a privacy screen but wooden fences will eventually require replacement. My genius neighbors pored a cement path the entire length of the fence. Guess whose yard gets ripped up every time fence work is required? From here on, I will require a serious price adjustment or complete restitution of the damage created.
Hey man do you have any idea what can i put in front yard both sides I got some neighbors they never clean they put everything in front yard i can’t see that thank you 🙏
The production quality of your videos is incredible!! Thank you for these!! Going to install some hedges tomorrow :D
Thank you so much for sharing this feedback and appreciate the hard work I put into these videos! Happy gardening
Will planting that close to the fence pose any problems?
I dream of soil like that to dig in for tree planting. I had to use my jackhammer with spade bit to plant trees here in Phoenix.
Yeah, that’s about what our native clay soil is like this time of year. Hard as a rock!
You live in Phoenix to get away from plants.
Could you list faster growing plants that are great for growing along fence lines? Thank you, glad to have found this channel!
There are a lot of factors to consider with that answer, so no, not really. Not without knowing more about you zone, climate, sunlight, space, preferences, soil type, etc.
@@urbanfarmstead okay thank you for the honest reply!
Whatever you do, don't plant invasive species like wysteria or bamboo
@@HeidiDream 👍🏼
@@NeccoWecco definitely
Dried the bay leaves, packaged them in a small envelopes and share it with everyone....and me. 👍👍
Great idea!
@Daddy Ji delicious idea
I'd like to know what zone this is in and why no one puts it in their "About" or mentions it. No idea about weather in Sacramento. I'm in Florida zone 8b, hot and humid... nice video! I'd love to grow bay.
I’m in zone 9b. I mention it sometimes, but one reason most people don’t is because it’s a pretty simple google search
what is the spacing between when planted?? @urbanfarmstead
Kyle love this video and your selection. I also live in Sacramento. Do you mind if I ask where you purchased these Bay Laurels? Thank you
Hey Glenn, thank you so much! The Bay Laurel is from Devil Mountain nursery
Thank you for what you do. I am just getting into farming and agriculture.
Shivam Kapoor it’s my pleasure! That’s awesome! I know some things can seem a bit confusing with so much different information out there, especially when you’re first starting out, so let me know if you ever need any clarification.
@@urbanfarmstead thank you! I really appreciate it :)
Shivam Kapoor you’re very welcome
Very informative video 👍 What version of Laurel is best for Texas and fast growing?? Temperature ranges from 10 degrees in the winter and 104 degrees in the summer.
How long do you run that irrigation line and how many times per week to water that hedge? How many gallons do you think each plant gets per watering?
1 hour once a week. 5 gallons each
love the video- thanks!
Thank you
What was the white powder used when planting pleased
I use organic starter fertilizer and mycorrhizae.
Do you have recommendations on planting Bay Laurel or Lilly Pilly? I like Bay Laurel, but I am not sure how long does it grow per year, I have mixed reviews of that. Some say 30cm per year, others say 60cm. That’s a big difference.
It's accurate to say 30cm a year or 60+ cm a year because many factors will contribute to growth rate. for me its growing 60-90 cm a year here and I do recommend it
@@urbanfarmsteadthanks for your reply. Keen to see an update video and looking forward to it❤
Can you make a video on how to get rid of your neighbors?
Yea, mine are complete dumb f***s.
Move to acreage
Nice video. Late comment, just watch today, can I plant hedge plant in a raised bed for fence?
Thank you! Sure you could
How about spacing of the plants? How do you determine how far apart depending on the type and size of what you are using? Bay laurel in this case. Great video, thank you.
I don't see how you secured yout protected base board,
Did you put steaks in the ground to secure your 2x12 redwood base board?
Thanks for the information
You’re welcome
At what height should you prune to reach the height of that fence?
These days I want a tall hedge of thorns. It really needs to be one that can be interwoven or laid English style. Mine is a mix of wild plum, holly, citrus, and bodock.
Tip: If you have the space don't plant them right on top of your fence to you can easily trim the back side once they are full grown. I had a neighbor do this, multiple times a year I either had to trim his hedges or he was coming into our yard to trim them. He wasn't a freindly neighbor so it was really annoying
Dry the bay leaves, put them in jars, tie twine or ribbon around the neck and gift to neighbors, friends, and family. Or you could sell them at a farmers market.
Donna Leveron That is a fantastic idea!
How long takes them to grow??
I recently planted a Yew last year and the nursery lady told me to keep it in the burlap sack that it came in. Is that correct? I’m assuming the burlap sack will break down and the roots can spread out but just wanted to know your thoughts on that. Can roots break through the burlap sack - does it disintegrate?
I vote that some of those bay leaves go in a simmering pot of red beans and rice! I really love your channel; I can always count on being met with quality content all around!
Moriah Bowen that sounds delicious! Thank you for that suggestion, and for your constant support!
Awesome video, as always! Thanks, Kyle!
mesason12 thank you so much!
What distance apart should the plants be placed?
I’m looking to install laurel next to a boundary fence like you did. How do you stop it overgrowing into your neighbours side?
Just trim it 🤷🏻♂️
Will this hedge work in New Jersey? If not, any other suggestions?
I’m not sure, but I would start by looking up your agricultural zone
What is the spacing you used? Appears to be around 4 feet or so
Will you let these bushes fill in or did you specifically want some separation between them?
Im glad I watched.
I would have dug a hole.
Great job👍 I have a cherry Laurel hedgerow I planted 8 years ago here in my Burbank home. Its now 15 feet high, lush green and I only have to trim it 2 or 3 times a year. When the leaves are crushed they smell like sweet cherries. 🍒
Thank you! That sounds great!
What type of plants you recommend in the New York area? Thanks for the video
Btw looking for a quality thick screen, not in a rush so time frame of growth is secondary
My recommendation would be to search that for your specific agriculture zone.
There seems to be a lot of space between the plants. How do you fill that in? Do they just grow outward or do you do any sort of weaving (like putting a stake in between the plants and tying the branches from each plant to it)?
How far apart did you plant them.
Bay leaf is a monster if not maintained fifty foot tall and wide
Yes! Such a magical tree! I saw one in Big Sur a couple weeks ago that was easily 70’ tall
Any privacy hedge that can prevent snakes also?
I am trying to build a privacy hedge here in Toronto. I was thinking Cedar. I didn't know bay trees were an option. Not sure if they would survive the Canadian winter.
They dont make it through the winter there. you can grow them in pots and bring them in for the winter though
What was the reasoning behind the poles attached to the fence? Fence structural support and/or support the 2x12 board at the base? Thanks in advance.
This fence is healed up with these metal fence posts.
Hey mate, could I plant my hinterland gold Lilly Pilly this close to my fence as I'm space limited? Or will that cause problems:)
This is so perfect as I'm trying to decide what kind of privacy hedge to put in my yard against a fence. I have some ugly roofing right up against the fence on the other side that I was hoping to hide so I need something that will grow tall. I love the look of this hedge and the fact that it is dark shiny green and evergreen and edible! But my question is, you say it is moderately fast growing...so do you have any estimate of what general time frame it would take to get higher than your fence? Do you happen to know if the bay laurel grows just as fast as or slower than citrus? Wondering if I could get a similar look by planting citrus along the fence too? Can you keep that trimmed fairly narrow as well? My thinking is if the citrus plant and this hedge will take the same amount of time to grow tall and provide privacy I might go with the one that gives me fruit! What do you think, could that work? Thanks so much for all your videos. I was totally lost as I'm starting to create my Urban Farm in Walnut Creek, CA and your videos are amazing! You are doing all the things I want to do and your instructions and info are so clear. You have the same soil and same products available, its incredibly helpful. Thank you!!!
Hi Shana, yes you could certainly use citrus the same way with a similar timeframe to fill in. Theses not a great way to compare the growth rate as different citrus grow at different rates and they are also grafted to different rootstocks that become an additional variable.
My family can attest to the fact that fruit trees will grow well in Walnut! We had a home there in the 1050's through the 1980's. All the neighborhood enjoyed prolific fruit trees. Go for it!
Do you need to have the wood fence to support it?
No, Bay Laurel and many others are self supporting
Do you ever use Gypsum to help condition your soil?
Yes
Very nice 👍🏻
How far should I plant it from each other? They are two feet tall.
That depends on what you are planting and the potential size of the plant which should be indicated on the plant tag or label that came with it.
But isn’t by pruning right after planting going to promote new growth? Which will take away energy from root establishment?
Not exactly. Plants will typically put on a predetermined amount of growth each season, so in general pruning just directs that growth where you want it.
I used pepper to do something like this ..neatly done btw 🙌🏽
rupesh chodankar that sounds great! Thank you!
Hi Kyle! I don’t know if this is a dumb question, but do you need to worry about the roots invading your neighbors yard under the fence? Or are these roots not large enough to create an issue like that? PS love following you and Morgan on ig!
Amber Kelly hi amber, that’s a great question! Bay Laurel have a moderate root system and will typically develop a deep tap root, but as with most plants - soil structure and irrigation also play a significant roll in encouraging their root system. The size of their root system will also be a reflection of the size of the trees an I will keep the pruned to a hedge.
wholesome man
Thank you