Hedges are the most popular way of enclosing green spaces. They serve as privacy, sun and wind protection and create intimate spaces in the garden. At the same time, many animals find shelter and food in the thicket. To ensure that the boundary fits perfectly with the design of your property and your needs, it should be planned thoroughly.

The course of the hedge should be well planned

What is the purpose of the hedge?

Should the hedge offer a permanently green privacy screen or should it complement the sea of flowers in the garden in a visually appealing way? Privacy hedges are planted very densely so that they grow into a living wall. Colorful flowering hedges are lighter and not only set attractive accents in spring.

Do you prefer evergreen or deciduous trees?

If you want year-round protection against unwanted views, the hedges should be designed with evergreen bushes. If the plants lose their leaves in winter, the property is open to views. In return, you can enjoy the seasonally changing appearance of these plants.

Do you love flowers or do they bother you more?

A flowering hedge that is visited by numerous insects can be extremely attractive. However, bees and bumblebees can also sting and are dangerous for allergy sufferers or small children.

How high should the hedge be?

Very high hedges throw a lot of shade and can darken the property and the maintenance effort should not be underestimated. Please also consider: If a hedge becomes too large, this can certainly lead to conflicts with the neighbors.

What are the climate and soil conditions like?

Hedge plants also make special demands on the subsoil. Therefore, choose plants that suit the conditions in your garden.

How much time do you want to invest in the maintenance of the hedge?

Do you enjoy gardening or is it more of a chore? Be sure to include this aspect in the planning of the enclosure, because some trees and shrubs have to be cut twice a year. With a long hedge, the maintenance effort should not be underestimated.

Helpful: The planting plan

If you do not opt for a hedge of uniform plants, a detailed planting plan is recommended:

  • Enter the plants in plan view, drawn as circles in a freely chosen scale, which corresponds to the later diameter of the bushes.
  • Start sketching with the large trees.
  • Fill in the remaining gaps with small filler trees. This ensures a smooth transition.
  • This gives you a good overview of the required number of plants.

tips

On the Internet you will find tools from various providers that can be very helpful for individual planning.

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Garden design