In message , "Pet @
www.gymratz.co.uk" writes
Simon wrote:
I'm looking for some advice- I'm trying to grow a privet hedge in my
front garden and recently planted 12 part grown shrubs - the only thing
is, the kids seem to want to pull at these hedges and snap the tops
off.

Snapping the tops off will of course help the hedge to bush out.

I know in time it will grow eventually - but is there some oily
thing I
can safely coat the stem and leaves that will make the kids think twice
next time they try?

Dog Poo ?

Actually that's a rather good idea - it could easily have appeared there
without the Op placing it there deliberately and it will biodegrade in
time.

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