What is a hedge?

Unlike built or "hardscape" fences made of materials such as wood, iron or chain bond, the hedge is made of trees, shrubs or other plants to form a natural barrier or "sofscape" barrier. The hedge can be an informal hedge, a number of evergreen or carefully trained Espalier, which is grown along the wall. The main differences between hedge and artificial fence are that it is more permanent and that over time the place of installation is growing. Densely grown hedges create excellent personal data protection screens, prevent neighbors from seeing the projected area, and also hiding unattractive monuments from sight. Hedgerow consists of uniform shrubs such as boxing wood or Holly shrubs that are evenly distributed and trimmed, so the branches eventually connect and create a solid "wall". Hedgerows are often cropped into a specific shape and create a clean look. Free Shrub Librations can grow more naturally and can consist of different types Kera within one fence. This type of fence is preferred by natural scientists who enjoy watching seasonal changes, such as flowering and fetus that also attract birds.

High shrubs or thick tubes are also effectively used as live fences of privacy, especially for large properties or properties that are bounded by roads and busy streets. Evergreens works very well for this type of fence because they maintain their strong leaves throughout the year. Depending on the type of evergreen and local growth, these fences can grow very high. As the greens are growing higher and denser, the hedge will also function as a wind break that will protect fragile landscaping inside the fenced area.

Espalier plants include the type of tree shaping used to create complex designs to follow the wall. This shaping practice creates the impression of a living wall. Trees are trimmed and branches are tied to supportsto grow into a vertical, flattened shape along the wall. This practice has been developed internationally for hundreds of years using formal, recognizable formulas, such as Espalier V -shaped, Belgian fence, Cordon, Step and Verrier Candelabra. Support wires are connected to the wall and tied to branches, which forces them to grow according to a predetermined pattern.

Important factors that should be considered when planting a hedge, include cultivation conditions, plant types and gap requirements. Plants need a considerable amount of sunlight and moisture and the location of fencing should meet these needs. The type of plants selected for fencing should be suitable for the climate zone in which they will be grown, and attention should be paid to specific requirements for specific nutrients and maintenance of the plant to make the fence successful. Final gaps of mature plants, not young seedlings, is critical during initial planting because root systems will need enough space and access tonutrients. If young seedlings are overcrowded too dense, the plants may be dwarfed or prematurely die.