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THE RIGHT HEDGE

Not sure what the right hedge will be that will suit your needs?

When thinking about putting in a hedge, there are a great many things to consider, the foremost being:

The purpose the hedge will perform. Will the hedge be used as a privacy screen to block out neighbours and reduce noise? Or is it purely for ornamental purposes as a feature in the garden?
The root systems and common diseases prevalent with each plant. Thought has to be given to the plant’s root systems and how invasive they will be to underground pipes or driveways. Some plants are more susceptible to diseases than others or are more suited to a particular environment – If you are in cool areas with frost or drought-prone areas, this may affect the type of plant you can grow.
Growth of the hedge and the maintenance required to keep it looking good. Plants grow at different rates; the quicker they grow, the more time you will spend maintaining them.
The size of your plants and how easy they will be to establish. Smaller plants are cheaper to purchase but will take longer to form a hedge; larger plants will take a shorter amount of time but are more challenging to establish, and their success rate is lower. You will also have to consider how patient you are prepared to be for it to reach your desired size.
To choose the right hedge to meet your needs, significant consideration should be put into any plant’s purpose, environment, and maintenance requirements.

And, of course, if you want some additional help and advice on planting, hedging & tree trimming, then the simplest solution is to let Fox Mowing look after it all for you.

And while we’re in your garden, we can do a lot of other stuff to get your garden looking and feeling its best.

PROS AND CONS OF HEDGING

There are plenty of reasons for and against planting a hedge. We will lay out a few points for each to consider:

Pros of Hedging

Evergreen hedges can look fantastic alongside your garden design

Hedges look great! Any shape or size, or for any purpose, they will add a great feature to your garden!
Hedges change with the season. Depending on what type of plants you get, they can flower or change colour throughout the year, adding variety and interest to the garden.
Hedges are wildlife-attracting. Birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife will be encouraged to enter your garden.
Hedges are weather-resistant, unlike metal fencing, which can rust, or wooden fences that can split, warp or peel. Plants, when correctly looked after, will generally outlive fences.
It’s easier to DIY. You don’t have to pay someone to construct or fit a fence, wall, or retaining wall; you can plant a hedge yourself instead.

Cons of Hedging

Plants are expensive. They are not cheap, and the larger the hedge you want, the more it will cost to set it up.
Planting a hedge that fails to grow is a costly exercise. There are no guarantees that your plants will flourish and form a beautiful thick hedge. You may need to fork out more money to replace plants that failed to grow.
Depending on the type of plant, hedges can take a long time to establish. Sometimes, plants, significantly the larger they are, take a lot more time and effort to develop than others, so getting a hedge can be a timely experience and does not happen overnight- it’s a work in progress!
Ongoing Maintenance. The hedge must be watered and then pruned regularly to keep its shape & appearance.
And, of course, if you want some additional help and advice on planting, hedging & tree trimming, then the simplest solution is to let Fox Mowing look after it all for you.
And while we’re in your garden, we can do a lot of other stuff to get your garden looking and feeling its best.