when to plant laurel hedge

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  1. downey

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    Hi, first time here and some info needed. I live on lower Vancouver Island and have about 200' that I would like to plant a portuguese laurel hedge on. Any info would be appreciated. The area is full sun planting east to west, damp in the winter, I tilled the soil yesterday and it is still a little too wet in some parts. First is this a good area for this type of hedge? Also how should I prepare the soil, when to plant, how far apart, when to start pruning, and any other info I might need. Perhaps a good supplier would be nice too.
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    Mark
     
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    Thanks for the suggestions, I did a little research and I was planning to mound the laurel hedge row to get away from the dampness. I wonder if anybody has a Pacific wax myrtle hedge in the greater Victoria area that I could see. I have looked at pictures on the web, but it would be nice to see one up close.
     
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    Call some garden centers and see if they have any in stock you can go look at.
     

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