Most homeowners automatically buy a fence when they need to enclose an outside space. If you have a large area to enclose however this is often quite an expensive project.
A 100% natural hedge however, gives you an attractive, often cheaper alternative. A hedge can solve a variety of problems like lack of privacy or security, in the same way as a fence or wall. When you are choosing plants to create a new hedge, it is easiest to use plants that you know grow successfully in your local area. If you would like some advice or inspiration, visit local garden centre or plant nursery. If you are unsure of your soil type, pick up a testing kit and check.
A 100% natural hedge however, gives you an attractive, often cheaper alternative. A hedge can solve a variety of problems like lack of privacy or security, in the same way as a fence or wall. When you are choosing plants to create a new hedge, it is easiest to use plants that you know grow successfully in your local area. If you would like some advice or inspiration, visit local garden centre or plant nursery. If you are unsure of your soil type, pick up a testing kit and check.
If you are going to use less mainstream plants, do some research first for best results. It is worth remembering however that by selecting plants that are native, you can guarantee that they will thrive and be more resistant to common plant diseases and your typical weather conditions.
You will be able to work out exactly how much your project will cost, once you know which plants you will be using.
You may choose to plant one whole hedge using the exact same plants. This will achieve an attractive, often formal look, or you could mix it up a little for a far more natural look. When working out the correct spacing for your plants, you will need to know their full growth size to give them sufficient room to spread out. The usual spacing would be from 2 to 3 feet apart.
It can be physically hard work planting a hedge properly, but it is straightforward enough. The digging and preparation is quite time consuming. For optimum results put your plants into large holes with lots of loose soil. Add some quality soil and compost to give your plants the best possible start and help them to establish. To ensure your plants are in straight rows, you will need to hammer small stakes into the earth and stretch a wire acros
You will be able to work out exactly how much your project will cost, once you know which plants you will be using.
You may choose to plant one whole hedge using the exact same plants. This will achieve an attractive, often formal look, or you could mix it up a little for a far more natural look. When working out the correct spacing for your plants, you will need to know their full growth size to give them sufficient room to spread out. The usual spacing would be from 2 to 3 feet apart.
It can be physically hard work planting a hedge properly, but it is straightforward enough. The digging and preparation is quite time consuming. For optimum results put your plants into large holes with lots of loose soil. Add some quality soil and compost to give your plants the best possible start and help them to establish. To ensure your plants are in straight rows, you will need to hammer small stakes into the earth and stretch a wire acros
You may choose to plant one whole hedge using the exact same plants. This will achieve an attractive, often formal look, or you could mix it up a little for a far more natural look. When working out the correct spacing for your plants, you will need to know their full growth size to give them sufficient room to spread out. The usual spacing would be from 2 to 3 feet apart.
It can be physically hard work planting a hedge properly, but it is straightforward enough. The digging and preparation is quite time consuming. For optimum results put your plants into large holes with lots of loose soil. Add some quality soil and compost to give your plants the best possible start and help them to establish. To ensure your plants are in straight rows, you will need to hammer small stakes into the earth and stretch a wire across to give you a line to work to.
For the very best results and fast growth you should water the entire hedge regularly until it is properly established.
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It can be physically hard work planting a hedge properly, but it is straightforward enough. The digging and preparation is quite time consuming. For optimum results put your plants into large holes with lots of loose soil. Add some quality soil and compost to give your plants the best possible start and help them to establish. To ensure your plants are in straight rows, you will need to hammer small stakes into the earth and stretch a wire across to give you a line to work to.
For the very best results and fast growth you should water the entire hedge regularly until it is properly established.
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Are you looking for Evergreen Shrubs? Greenshutters Evergreen Hedging Tree Nursery, with a Garden Centre based near Taunton, Somerset has been growing trees and evergreen hedges on the nursery, including leylandii, laurel & evergreen shrubs since 1980. Come to us for your Hedge plants.