Planting a hedge around your backyard is not only beautiful and sustainable, but usually also much cheaper than having a wall or fence built. Moreover, it is also a lot easier to realize yourself. You do not need a carpenter's eye for it, digging a trench in the ground is enough to put your hedge plants in place. Choosing the right type can still be a challenge, but with the right preparation that is also a simple job.

This is what you should pay attention to

When choosing hedge plants, a number of criteria are important. First of all, it is important to take into account the environment in which you live. For example, if you live close to the sea, you have to deal with salty air. It is then important to choose a hedge plant that can withstand this well. Also, the wind tends to blow a bit harder on the coast and not all hedge plants can withstand this equally well.

Dry or moist soil

A second important aspect is the condition of the soil. One hedge plant can withstand drought well, while another likes to be in a moist soil. The hedge plants of Heijnen Planten are provided with all relevant information on the website, so that you know exactly what to expect. This Dutch company supplies hedge plants to customers in a large number of European countries. In the plant properties on the website you will not only find information about the required soil type, but also about the desired location (in the sun or not) and the growth rate and height of the species.

Green in winter

Some hedge plants lose their leaves in the winter. If it is a small hedge, which is purely intended to mark a separation between two gardens, that is not a problem. However, if you are mainly going to place the hedge to have more privacy, then you are better off choosing a different type. The experts at Heijnen Planten also advise you to take the total size of your garden into account. A small garden requires a modest hedge, a more exuberant type of hedge plant fits better with a large garden.

Maintenance

To keep a hedge in perfect condition, good maintenance is important. Some species will need to be pruned twice a year to prevent them from growing too big.

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