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From: seb@mtgzz.UUCP (s.e.badian)
Newsgroups: net.garden
Subject: Fast Growing Hedges?
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Date: Fri, 26-Jul-85 18:03:25 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 26 18:03:25 1985
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	I am buying a house and one side of the property is open to
the neighbor's yard and faces towards a busy street about a 1/4 mile
away. The noise from the street is audible but not loud. I'd like
to plant a hedge or row of trees there that would give the backyard
some more privacy and cut out the rest of the noise. I live in
Central New Jersey. Does any one have some suggestions for hardy,
fast-growing hedges or trees to plant? I don't mind having to prune
them, but I don't want to make it a full-time profession.
	On the same subject of trees and shrubs, if you fertilize
your trees well(like you fertilize your tomotoes) will your trees
grow at a appreciably faster rate? Most people don't seem to do any-
thing for their trees and shrubs(except azaleas and rhododendrons)
besides prune them. Obviously planting a tree is an investment in
the future, but it would be nice if the investment paid off a little
quicker in shade and privacy. From what I've read planting larger
nursery stock is not the answer. As the tree gets bigger it is less
able to withstand shock to the roots so planting smaller trees and
shrubs is a better bet. 
	Thanks for any info!
Sharon Badian
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