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[Tom Volkening <volkenin@mail.lib.msu.edu>]

Tom,
I would second the idea of using the Osage Orange as a living fence.  It is
supposed to be hardy to zone 5 so it should grow in your area.  This web
page has information about the Osage Orange and links to other pages with
information.  I can remember seeing them growing in Indiana when kid
visiting relatives in the summer.

Tom Volkening
Engineering Library
1515 Engineering Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone:  517-432-1498
Fax:      517-353-9041
Email:    volkenin@msu.edu
              volkenin@egr.msu.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Olenio [mailto:tolenio@sentex.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 3:01 PM
To: nafex@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [nafex] Natural fencing Suggestions


Hello All,

I would like some "living fence" ideas, to keep out unwanted ATV's, ATC's
and dirt bikes.

The gap is about 50' wide, under a bridge, running east west, so there is
plenty of sun except under the bridge.

People with no respect for property cut the fence under the bridge
regardless of there being cattle in the field, to get there fill of fun on
their machines in the pasture, destroying the grass the cattle feed on,
and presenting a legal injury problem.

At first I liked poison ivy and those sorts of things, but that may be too
cruel for even these people.

Any suggestions on a very cruel, thornded, fast growing plant/shrub/cane 
that will (over time) fill the gap 50' on the south side, and grow under
the bridge?

I still like the poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac approach, but
part of me says not to do it.  But i am sure there is no law against
planting such things on your own property. (evil grin)

Under the bridge is also a haven for kids doing drugs, and I want to kill
that idea too.  There must be some good choices to make that a nasty place
to pass through, or be in.

Even thought of keeping a fresh dead skunk under there.

Hardiness zone 6a, southwest Ontario, spring flooding, damp/dry all
summer, full south sun, shaded under bridge structure.

Cuttings appreciated!  (of nasty thorned plants [smile])  Father inlaw is
getting tired of replacing the fence and chasing cattle at age 75.
Thought I could help with a living fence to protect the strands of barbed
wire that cover the gap and run over the water, keeping the cattle in and
forming a river gate.

Thanks,
Tom

--
Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Hardiness Zone 6a




 

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