Beautiful hedge. The fence is green. Choosing shrubs for hedges

The traditional fence of their picket or netting reliably protects the site from prying eyes and, most importantly, from uninvited guests. But only a hedge can harmoniously fit into the landscape, what is the best way to make such a fence?

Types of hedges in landscape design

The world of plants is incredibly vast, but not all are suitable for solving the problem facing the summer resident. The choice of plants depends on the planned appearance of the future fence and its purpose.

Hedges are used:

• for the external fence of the site;
• to divide the territory inside by functional purpose;
• for framing flower beds and, lawns and mixborders.

At the same time, plantings can be of different heights and densities, evergreen and retaining foliage only in the warm season. Hedge shrubs are sheared or trimmed, or they retain their natural shape throughout their lives. Fences made of intertwined live shoots of bushes or trees look especially decorative.

To give the hedge proper density or originality, the plants are planted in one, two or three rows.

When planting a living wall, sometimes not one species is used, but several ornamental plants at once, the main thing is that they have a similar growth rate, frost resistance, as well as requirements for soil composition and care.

An excellent example of this approach would be a hedge made from different types of currants:

• golden or fragrant;
• alpine;
• blood red.

Evergreens for hedges

Evergreen fences and curbs are very popular for a variety of reasons. Among them:

• high density of the green fence;
• decorativeness that persists even in the cold season;
• easy portability of the haircut, which is indispensable if the hedges are to be given a clear shape;
• slow growth of shoots, which helps to maintain a neat appearance of the shrub for a long time.

In addition, evergreens for hedges are easy to maintain and versatile. Unfortunately, not many such cultures are adapted to Russian conditions. Almost all of them are conifers.

The leaders in popularity are:

• spruce of various subspecies;
• common juniper;
• mountain pine dwarf form.

With the help of modern varieties of plants with needles in green, silver and golden colors, it is possible to bypass one of the weakest aspects of conifers - the monotony of the color of the hedge.

Evergreen shrubs, such as juniper, are used in deciduous hedges. Gradually intertwining crowns strengthen each other. Ephedra all year round colors the fence in green tones, and deciduous culture makes its appearance bright and changeable.

Deciduous crops for hedges in the country

Coniferous hedges are almost a classic. But what is the best way to make a hedge if you want to decorate the site with something original?

Numerous deciduous crops will come to the aid of the summer resident, which:

• well adapted to the climate middle band;
• do not require time-consuming care and special conditions
• tolerate pruning painlessly;
• form a crown dense enough for the fence;
• change their appearance throughout the year, determining the seasonal appearance of the site.

When choosing species for a hedge in the country, it is better to give preference to plants that have proven their unpretentiousness and winter hardiness. Small-leaved varieties with highly branching shoots have proven themselves best as a fence.

The list of such shrubs and small plants is quite large:

• blackthorn;
• yellow acacia or caragana;
• elder;
• small-leaved elm;
• snowberry;
• viburnum;
• cherry laurel;
• chubushnik;
• chokeberry;
• honeysuckle barren varieties;
• euonymus;
• hawthorn;
• vesicle;
• dogwood white;
• currant;
• irga.

At the disposal of the summer resident are dozens of worthy deciduous plants, which not only form a reliable and durable hedge, but also attract attention with variegated foliage, like barberry or turf, lush flowering, characteristic of mock orange, lilac, field ash, blister, viburnum or hydrangea. There are many plants with decorative or edible fruits. Such shrubs include barberry and euonymus, chokeberry, irgu and blackthorn. A special charm of the site is given by views with a changing appearance from season to season, like white turf.

Choosing plants for a molded hedge

Green fences of geometric shapes achieved through regular haircuts look incredibly beautiful. However, not all of the deciduous crops listed above can withstand such a procedure. Which shrub is suitable for an austere hedge?

For plantings that will have to maintain the strict forms set by pruning for many years, it is most important to choose plants with frequent branching of shoots and small, quickly renewable foliage. This will help create a semblance of a dense living wall, curb, arch over the gate and other structures.

Not only does hedge trimming do not harm such crops, the crown of shrubs becomes denser from year to year and better copes with the protective function of the fence.

Another feature of strict forms of shrubs suitable for planting is a small annual growth. The choice of plants in this case is considerable. It:

• numerous types and varieties of barberry, differing not only in height, but also in the color of dense foliage.
• hawthorn and bubbly with green or purple foliage;
• alpine and golden currants;
• privet;
• euonymus;
• japonica.

No matter how resistant the plants are to clipping, they should be subjected to this procedure very carefully, having a certain skill in such work.

Having decided to grow a rectangular fence on your site, and then a more rounded one, you will have to stock up on both patience and special hedge scissors.

Free growing hedges in landscaping

If the painstaking work on the formation of shrubs is not to your liking, but natural beauty is closer, the plants are planted at a short distance from each other so that the crowns intersect, but they do not give a uniform shape. On the side, such a fence seems airy, but inside its intertwining branches create a solid, impenetrable frame.

What is the best way to make a free-type hedge? Since the plants are not specially cut, their crowns actively grow and can take up a lot of space on the site. Ornamental shrubs in adulthood can have a crown diameter of 50 cm to 3 meters. This is taken into account when selecting crops for planting.

It is difficult to implement such a project in small cottages, but it is possible by planting a low-growing curb, for example, from japanese quince, euonymus, some varieties of thuja and juniper. If the summer resident is not constrained in the area, the list of shrubs and even small trees expands significantly, including flowering, decorative deciduous and fruit species.

What to plant in a hedge? For an unpretentious green fence, requiring almost no maintenance and wintering well in central Russia, the following is suitable:

• hawthorn;
• vesicle;
• fieldfare;
• barberry, creating a dense prickly protection for the site;
• elder;
• chubushnik;
• spireas of almost all cultivated varieties;
• hungarian and common lilacs;
• different types and heights.

To the hedge in landscape design was not only an ornament, but also a real protection, it is strengthened with a second tier. It can be higher than the first or lower.

Often, the second row is cut into a wall or curb shape to support and constrain plants of hydrangeas, lilacs, park roses, and other species. In winter, thanks to such support, the hedge retains its density, and when using conifers, opacity.

How to make a hedge?

The work of laying planting trenches and planting plants begins only after an accurate, well-thought-out hedge plan is created. For the outer boundaries of the site, green walls up to 2 meters high are more suitable, and in some cases, for example, when adjacent to a busy highway and higher. Inside the site, borders from 50 cm to one meter high are suitable for zoning space and edging.

Before making a hedge, based on the average height of the plants and the width of their crown, calculate required amount shrubs. On each running meter, planted:

• 1-2 large specimens, for example, hawthorn, common lilac, irgi, chokeberry, vesicle;
• 3-5 plants medium size, which include viburnum, dogwood, snowberry, barberry, honeysuckle;
• 5-7 shrubs with a low crown, for example, Japanese quince, spirea, certain varieties of euonymus and thuja.

For single-row planting, a trench 40-50 cm wide and 50-60 cm deep is dug along the line of the future hedge. The more rows of plants, the greater the amount of land work. With each row of shrubs, the planting trench becomes wider by 30 or 40 cm.

Planting is carried out in mid-spring using 3-year-old coniferous or 2-year-old deciduous seedlings. Such planting material takes root quickly and painlessly. In multi-row hedges, planting is carried out in a checkerboard pattern, adhering to the intervals between the shrubs described above. In molded fences, plants are placed closer to each other, and in free plantings - a little further.

Plants for hedges - video

The fencing of private property has become so commonplace that few people pay attention to it. Do you want uniqueness, beauty and interesting design solutionthat stands out from the crowd? Evergreen perennial fast growing hedge - perfect solution for fencing a site, which will not only perform protective functions, but also please the eye with its beauty and shape. The choice of plants is quite extensive, and each option has its own nuances in planting and care.

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Perennial evergreen fast growing hedge: how to choose the right option

A perennial evergreen fast growing hedge is often used in. It can act as a separator within the site, be a framing or surround various objects, and also complement the architectural complex of buildings. And also act as the direct frame of everything suburban area or a private house.

Working with living plants provides ample opportunities for creativity. Choose between compact, dense high or low hedges. And by choosing the option with thorns, in addition to beauty, you will receive natural protection against intrusion.

Advice! The height of the hedge is different, but the width is traditionally no more than 80 cm. This point should be taken into account when choosing such an element of decor.

There are a number of requirements that are put forward for plants used as a living fence:

• With a long hedge, it is worth choosing unpretentious plants. If you choose a shrub that requires careful care, then, by cultivating hundreds of bushes, any desire to take care of such a decor will disappear.
• In the middle lane, pay attention only to frost-resistant plants. Otherwise, you will have to plant new plants every spring, which is expensive and inconvenient.

And also when choosing a living fence for yourself, pay attention to the following factors:

• how fast the shrub grows and develops;
• are there fruits and flowers;
• is it possible to cut and shape the bushes;
• how long the decorative season lasts;
• lack of strong overgrowth.

There is a special kind of plants -. They will need to make a fence or install trellises. This type of landscaping is located around the perimeter of the site, forming cascades of greenery.

Do-it-yourself hedge in the country: which plants are suitable

Based on the selection parameters, summer residents or owners of private buildings can choose a hedge from a wide range of plants. Among the suitable ones there are deciduous ones with beautiful inflorescences, conifers with lush paws and curly, creating a unique silhouette.

You can grow the following types of shrubs on your own:

• barberry;
• periwinkle;
• euonymus;
• privet;
• hawthorn;
• honeysuckle;
• kampsis;
• cotoneaster;
• cypress lawson kolumnaris;
• cupressocyaparis leiland;
• cherry laurel;
• holly;
• fir;
• ivy;
• boxwood;
• thuja Brabant.

All of these plants are able to create a dense crown to close your area from prying eyes or make the division into recreation areas large. We will analyze in more detail the landing and leaving of each species, so that it is easier to make the choice.

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Photos and other materials from this article will make it easier to make the right decisions. They will help you to accurately implement the most daring ideas, eliminate mistakes and not exceed the established budget.

Photos and names of fast-growing plants for hedges

First, let's take a look at how each of the listed plants looks like. After all, appearance plays a huge role in the creation of landscape design.

• Barberry - a plastic plant. You can form high fences from it. Suitable for cutting, so you can give the bush any shape.

• Periwinkle - evergreen curly shrub. Reaches a height of 1.5 m. Stems and leaves are hardy and retain their beautiful appearance for a long time. The flowers are large, blue or light blue.

• Euonymus - has many varieties, including the curly version. Particularly popular are Fortune, Blondie or Sunspot, which have decorative foliage colors.

• Privet - fast growing shrub. It blooms in early summer, but not for a long period. Suitable for southern regions: does not tolerate frost well. There is no height over 2 m.

• Hawthorn - the shrub is often used as a hedge. In addition to its protective properties, the plant has edible fruits that are medicinal for the cardiovascular system.

• Spruce - coniferous tree, which is often used for decoration. It is unpretentious, easy to care for and resistant to any frost.

• Honeysuckle - has many varieties, is not demanding on the soil, and it is better to place the plant in partial shade. It is resistant to frost, which is important in central Russia.

• Willow - a tree with foliage falling like a waterfall. It has been used recently as a living "fence", but has already become quite popular. Willow is frost resistant and easily propagated by cuttings.

• Campsis - perennial bright liana. Unpretentious in care, growing rapidly. Even a novice summer resident can create such an element of decor.

• Cotoneaster brilliant - there are different types: deciduous or evergreen. They have shiny foliage and small flowers. Resistant to frost and not whimsical to the landing site.

• Lawson cypress kolumnaris - coniferous plant. In height reaches from 5 to 10 m, crown diameter - 2 m. Shoots are vertical and tight. Plants can be arranged tightly together to create a dense and even hedge.

• Cupressocyparis leiland - a coniferous plant that should not be planted on clay soils. A mixture of earth with peat or sand in equal proportions is suitable. To form a hedge, plants are planted at a distance of 20 to 50 cm.

• Laurel - perennial shrub. Loves shade and can withstand frosts up to 25 degrees. The fast growing variety is the medicinal cherry laurel, other varieties grow slowly. They are planted at a distance of 50 to 70 cm.

• Holly - an evergreen plant, up to 3 m high. Loves partial shade and nutritious soil. Cannot be planted in cold regions, and can only be cut once a year.

• Balsam fir - an evergreen plant. Dislikes city life: exhaust fumes are bad for growth and color. Suitable for the middle lane and tolerates frost.

• Garden ivy – climbing plant, which is planted next to a regular fence. It braids the structure beautifully, making it unusual and green. It is unpretentious in care, but do not forget about safety and work with the plant with gloves.

• Boxwood – evergreen shrub with long leaves (3 cm). Well suited for planting in the middle lane, and the highest life expectancy reaches 500 years.

• Thuja Brabant - belongs to the cypress family. There is another name - "tree of life". An evergreen plant that is drought tolerant, hardy and highly resistant various diseases... You can cut twice a year.

• Thuja smaragd - a decorative variety of a coniferous tree. It has a pyramidal shape, so the plants need not be trimmed at all. It reaches 10 m in height and 2 m in width.

There are other options for ornamental plants that are used to create a hedge. The above list is considered the most common planting and easy to care for. How to properly plant and cut shrubs and trees, we will consider further.

Evergreen barberry: planting and care

Barberry is not just a beautiful evergreen used to create interesting landscaping, but also a medicinal shrub with edible fruits. In industry, a yellow paint is obtained from bark or wood, and there is a lot of citric and tartaric acid in berries. They are used to make sweets, jams and other sweets.

Reproduction

There are several ways to propagate a shrub:

• Cuttings. They are cut and germinated in a greenhouse, you can simply dig them up with plastic wrap. As necessary, young shoots should be ventilated after the first leaves appear. The soil around the planting should be loosened.

• Seeds. Well-ripe berries should be chosen. Then, separate the bone from the pulp and treat with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Sow in the fall into prepared soil before the onset of frost. If you want to plant in the spring, place the seeds in the soil mixed with sand for the winter and leave in a cold place. After six months or a year, shoots will appear from the strongest seeds, which are transplanted to a new place. The plant begins to bear fruit in 2-3 years after germination.

• Layers. Choose annual branches on the growing bush, make grooves near the trunk, when the soil dries up, fix the branches in them to a depth of 20 cm.Only the top of the shoot is left on the surface.

• Division of the bush. Dig up and cut the root system of the bush carefully. Be careful not to damage the roots.

The easiest way is to dig in young branches. You will get a dense hedge by gradually replanting the plants in the desired direction.

Shrub planting

Barberry is unpretentious to the type of soil. It can grow in both normal and high acidity soil. If in your area the acidity index exceeds all norms, then before planting the plant, add a mixture of lime and earth to the pit. You need about 400 g of slaked lime and 200 g of wood ash.

To obtain a hedge, bushes are planted at the rate of 2 plants per 1 running meter. The choice of a sunny or shady side is not fundamental, since the shrub easily adapts to different environmental conditions.

Summer residents and owners of private houses do not just choose barberry. It is unpretentious in maintenance and at the same time has a beautiful appearance with edible fruits. Here are some tips for taking care of your plant:

• once every seven days;
• mineral fertilizers are applied once in the spring, one year after planting;
• often ;
• remove weak shoots and broken branches after decorative pruning;
• it can only be cut in June or August.

Periwinkle: photos of flowers, and how to care for a plant

An interesting plant with beautiful flowers. It is unpretentious in care, therefore it is suitable for growing even for beginners. The flower consists of five petals of pale purple or blue tint.

Everyone can cope with planting periwinkle and leaving in the open field. The plant of the selected variety takes root on any soil, it can be planted on the slopes of the sites. The shrub is actively growing, therefore, when planting, a distance of 30-35 cm is observed.

You can plant on any soil from the sunny or shady side. In the early stages of growth, it is worth ensuring proper watering, then, the plant does without abundant moisture. In the summer, it is enough to water the hedge every 7-10 days.

Periwinkle does not need a subcortex. And you can propagate it by cuttings, seeds, dividing a bush or by branching. The easiest way is division, since active growth begins immediately after reproduction.

Advice! Plant the shrub in spring or early fall; in summer, the soil will not be moist enough for a new plant to grow successfully.

Beautiful flowers can also be used as individual elements of landscape design; periwinkle looks good in flower beds in flower arrangements. Here is a video of caring for this plant:

Spindle tree: planting and care in the open field

Euonymus is a woody plant, low and evergreen. It is used to create hedges, design or decorate the site. A solitary plant looks good on an emerald lawn.

There are about 200 species, each of which looks beautiful and original.

Important! The berries of the bush are poisonous, if there are children, make sure that they do not eat them, despite the fact that birds eat them.

Propagated most often by branches or division of the root system. Less commonly, seeds or cuttings are used. It is important to process the seeds with a solution of potassium permanganate and plant them in autumn to a depth of 2 cm.

Soil selection, planting sites and care

Soil type	Slightly alkaline rocks are suitable. If the acidity of the soil is increased in your area, then a mixture of lime and ash should be added to the soil before planting.
Landing place	The plant grows wider faster, so plant a hedge well away from other trees.
Care	It does not tolerate frost, therefore, it should be covered for the winter, and the soil around the trunk should be covered with fallen leaves. In summer, in the heat, it requires intensive watering.
Pruning	You can trim it several times over the summer, while removing dry branches and broken branches.
Pests	Susceptible to attacks by caterpillars, aphids, mealybugs and mold. They are treated in the same way as fertile trees in a regular garden.

Privet - a hedge for your site

Privet is a common element of landscape design. Refers to the roll of olive and evergreen shrubs. It occurs naturally in undergrowth. The plant is not whimsical to the ground, tolerates drought and frost well. Suitable for landing in central Russia.

Privet takes root well in urban and rural areas, the shrub is not affected by exhaust gases or atmospheric pollution. Grows well in open and fairly humid areas.

For planting single bushes, pits are dug 40 cm deep.To create a hedge, a substrate (earthen mixture) of ash (300 g per linear meter) and lime (150 g) is added to the trench, and mineral fertilizers in the amount of 70 g are included.

Plant the plants on the sunny side as they come from southern countries. And the care complex includes watering, which is especially important for young shoots, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers in spring, etc. Even if you don't specifically shape the hedge, you should do a sanitary cut.

It is best to propagate by branches or cuttings. You can use seeds or dividing the rhizome. Here is a video on care and reproduction:

Long-lasting, undemanding plant - hawthorn. Able to bloom and bear fruit from the age of 10-15 years. It does not require special care and is perfect for creating a hedge in central Russia.

The root system is deep, so you can only transplant up to 5 years. Loves the sun, in the shade it bears fruit and blooms worse. Grows in any soil. And it is best to propagate by cuttings.

To thicken the hawthorn hedge, trim the plants and plant them at a distance of 10-15 cm. Use a trench up to 1 m deep. In the first year of life, all shoots are trimmed at a height of 15 cm. In summer, you can shorten the lateral branches to stimulate growth. In the second year, the main branches can be cut in half, and the side branches can be shortened again. And on the third, start forming the desired shape, carrying out a "haircut" 4-6 weeks before September.

Here is a video on the features of caring for this decorative hedge and growing the bush itself:

Examples of spruce hedges

Norway spruce is the most common plant in the middle lane. She possesses not only external beauty, but also an indescribable smell of needles. On the site, such trees look great, cleaning the air from pollution well.

To prevent it from reaching its natural height of 50 m, it should be cut. They are planted in a trench with a depth of 0.5 m and a width for the root system. Ate does not like an abundance of moisture, therefore, it should be created in trenches, filling the bottom with crushed stone or expanded clay by 20 cm.

To prevent the root system from drying out, the roots of the seedlings are dipped into a clay mixture before planting on the site. You cannot cut a haircut in the first year of life. Otherwise, the tree does not need special care, except for regular treatment from pests such as aphids, caterpillars or spider mites.

Here are photo examples beautiful hedges and landscape design options with spruce:

Honeysuckle honeysuckle: planting, care, photo of the plant

The honeysuckle variety honeysuckle is an unpretentious plant suitable for any type of mail. It blooms luxuriantly in the sun, and is best planted in October.

For planting, prepare a hole 0.5 m deep and add humus and wood ash to the bottom. Make sure that when planting the root system is 5 cm below the soil level. After burying, the soil around should be covered with peat in a 3 cm layer.

The plant is not afraid of frost, therefore it is perfect for the middle lane.

Important ! When pruning old shrubs, leave hemp 30-40 cm high, otherwise the entire root system may die.

After rejuvenation, the shrub can grow strongly, then the next year, thin out, leaving 10-15 of the strongest branches. Here is a video on proper plant care and planting:

Willow hedge: planting features

Willow fences are becoming more common. Its beautiful branches falling like a waterfall attract attention, and often planted trees allow you to close the site from prying eyes.

To create such a living barrier, cuttings harvested in autumn or spring are best suited. It is best to use annual shoots that are cut in the fall and stored in a cool room.

You can buy ready-made seedlings, paying attention to their root system, which should not be dry. Cuttings take root easily in any moist soil, but acidic soil is recognized as the most suitable.

To create a living fence, mark the perimeter of the lot. Dig a trench 40-50 cm deep. It is necessary to plant shoots next to the hammered pegs, since the seedlings will need a frame. It should be planted at a distance of 20 cm and at an angle of 45⁰.

The plant is fed 2-3 times with complex mixtures, and at the end of summer, potassium sulfate is added to the soil. With proper care, such a fence will last up to 50 years.

Campsis large-flowered planting and care in the open field

An amazingly beautiful vine that grows quickly and braids the selected area.

When planting, one nuance should be taken into account - the root system is actively developing and fills all the surrounding space. When planning a planting, consider how to protect other plants from the aggressive roots of large-flowered campis. For example, put in a narrow passage between.

The plant loves a lot of heat and sun, and for good growth the soil should be loose and slightly acidic. They are planted in a hole 50 cm deep, where humus and complex fertilizers are added. It is advisable to pour expanded clay or fine gravel at the bottom.

You can plant it in early April, if repeated frosts are not expected, and buds have appeared on the seedlings.

Important! Consider in advance the support for the growth of the vine.

Watering should be done regularly, but avoiding waterlogging. You can prune as needed, but the plant does not need feeding at all. Below is a video on proper care and planting:

Brilliant cotoneaster - hedge: photos of interesting solutions

The cotoneaster is brilliant in planting and care, so even an amateur gardener can cope with such a hedge or a variant of plot decoration. It is an upright deciduous shrub, reaching a height of 2 m, and the inflorescences consist of 5-8 flowers. It begins to bloom in May. The fruits are round and berry-like.

Seed planting	Seeds should be planted densely, not all sprouts. It is impossible to plant the plant for the first 1-2 years, during this period they will germinate by 30 cm.
Saplings	They are planted at a distance of 1-2 m in a trench 60 cm deep. A layer of drainage is laid down the pit.
Seat selection	Grows well in the shade and sun, but does not like strong winds.
The soil	Dry soil with deep water table
Watering and fertilizing	They are fed in the spring with organic or mineral mixtures. And they water the soil around the shrub during transplantation or severe drought.

Photo examples of a brilliant cotoneaster hedge:

Photo cypress lawson kolumnaris as a hedge

Lavson cypress kolumnaris is a low evergreen tree, unpretentious to maintain and suitable for creating a living "fence". In height it reaches no more than 10 m. The root system is well developed and high resistance to frost.

Photo examples of a green fence:

Cupressocyparis Leylanda: planting and caring for the plant

Leyland's cupressocyparis is an evergreen cone-shaped plant. A dense crown and downward-hanging shoots create a dense hedge. The size of one tree is up to 30 m in height and 3-5.5 m in width. In order to prevent such huge dimensions, the plant should be cut off and rejuvenated in time.

It is unpretentious to the soil and tolerates shade well. It is better to plant seedlings in a trench at a distance of 40-60 cm.

Lavrovishnya: description and photo

A variant of a fast-growing cherry laurel hedge is perfect for a middle lane with severe frosts. Outwardly, this is a shrub - a cross between laurel and ficus.

There are dwarf varieties and common ones. The latter reach a height of 10 m. The tree bears fruit and the berries are edible, sweet in taste, but many decorative options are already deprived of the ability to bear fruit.

No special care required. It tolerates shade well and is practically not susceptible to any diseases and pests. Easily propagated by seed or cuttings and also sold as cuttings.

Plants lend themselves to any form of decoration: pruning, folding, entwining around the net. Therefore, it is so common as a decorative element for creating a hedge.

Holly: photo of landing options

Holly loves shade and moisture. The leaves are sharp-toothed and the fruits are bright red. Propagated by seeds and used as a hedge or for single decoration in combination with other plants:

Balsam fir: description and photo

Belongs to the pine family. It is a coniferous permanently green plant that is frost-resistant and unpretentious. Under natural conditions, the tree reaches a height of 35 m, but in decorative options ranges from 50 cm to 2 m in height.

It prefers dry soil, therefore, with high humidity, a drainage layer of 20 cm from medium-sized crushed stone or broken brick is poured into the trench before planting. The soil should be fertilized with a mixture of mineral fertilizers... A pit 50 by 50 cm in size is prepared for one plant.

The plant tolerates frost well and develops in the shade. Decorative pruning is required with the removal of dry branches. Avoid placing fir in areas with strong gusts of wind: the roots are too close to the top layer of the soil.

Photo of a hedge from garden ivy

Perennial climbing plant of variegated color with red veins or yellow blotches. Leaves with a white border are found. Looks beautiful on any fence or hedge, can braid. The inflorescences are collected in umbrellas, there are about 15 species in total.

The fast-growing variety includes the Colchis variety, where the shoots reach 30 m in length. Liana grows well in soils rich in lime, therefore, before planting, slaked lime with wood ash should be added to the pit, and a complex of fertilizers should be applied.

For abundant growth, water the plant that loves moisture properly. And do not forget that it is worth working with cutting vines with gloves.

Boxwood: planting, care, reproduction

Boxwood is an evergreen plant that any gardener can plant and care for. It belongs to one of the most ancient types of ornamental shrubs, delighting with greenery and in winter cold.

There are about 30 types of boxwood, each of which has its own uniqueness. Most often, for planting as a hedge, they use an evergreen or ordinary option.

Transfer	The plant is planted at the age of 3 years. There are no exact restrictions on the time of year, you can plant from spring to autumn, and it is better to plant younger shoots in late autumn. It is better to plant on a cloudy day, digging a small hole, a little more sizes root system.
The soil	Not whimsical in the choice of soil, but a layer of compost of 10-15 cm should be laid at the bottom of the trench.
Reproduction	Only with the help of cuttings that are planted in. About 80% of shrubs take root well in loose soil. It is better to cover new shoots with foil or jar first.
Care	The plant tolerates frosts no higher than 20 ⁰, otherwise it should be wrapped or covered with burlap, and the horse system should be protected with a layer of fallen leaves.

Important! Do not cover the box with polyethylene: this leads to an excess of moisture and the plant dies.

Boxwood shrub options for decoration or creating a hedge:

Thuja hedge

Thuja is an evergreen plant that lends itself well to cutting and does not require special care. Most often, two types of tree are planted: Brabant and emerald.

Tuya Brabant: description, photo

Below is a photo of thuja Brabant, planting and caring for which is not a lot of trouble. This evergreen plant can withstand frosts down to -30⁰. The average height is 20 m, and per year the tree grows by 30 - 80 cm. Propagated by cuttings or seeds.

When choosing a landing site, keep in mind that thuja loves light and warmth. From sun rays the brightness of the color depends. But the plant must not be overheated either. So find a place for partial shade. It is worth planting seedlings at a distance of half a meter, since the tree has a wide crown.

Fertilize the soil at the time of planting. In the first year, 3 more times with an interval of 4 months. Then, you can reduce it up to 1 time - in the spring.

Thuja smaragd: planting and care

The choice of thuja for hedges is not accidental. A unique and unpretentious plant that can be pruned several times a year and planted in partial shade. Variety coniferous thuja the emerald has a pointed shape and needles that fit tightly to each other.

The color always remains emerald green, even in severe frosts. Not whimsical to the soil, but a drainage layer should be made in the pit. Loves partial shade and does without additional fertilizers and watering.

Is planted with seedlings, adult plant grows up to 5 m in height. Perfect for creating a green fence.

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A worthy alternative to heavy concrete and metal fences today it has become a much more environmentally friendly hedge, which perfectly copes with all the functions of the fence and at the same time serves as a decoration of the site. Consider how a perennial fast-growing hedge can be independently made: what kind of evergreens are best used and how to properly care for them.

The main advantage of using green spaces instead of traditional fences is their appearance. Luscious greenery will surely please the eye, and at the same time protect your site from dust from the road. Moreover, the shrubs will actively produce oxygen, which is also an important argument in favor of this choice.

Here are some more benefits of a hedge:

• a bush fence copes well with the masking function, due to its fairly high density;
• during the period of pollination of flowers, the hedge serves as a bait for beneficial insects;
• to create a full-fledged hedge of fast-growing plants, you do not need to wait too long;
• thorny shrubs for hedges allow you to create fences that are impenetrable for humans and animals;
• a fairly large variety of existing perennial garden shrubs that bloom all summer. Photos and names contained in the catalogs allow you to choose an option that will decorate the site during the warm season.

At the same time, it is important to understand that the care of such a fence will be quite specific due to the fact that the plants require care: haircuts, feeding, and sometimes watering. However, if you consider that a traditional fence also requires attention and periodically you will have to paint and repair it, we can say that the costs of effort and time are almost the same.

Do-it-yourself hedge in the country: what plants can be used

Many different plants are used to create a hedge. Sometimes you can find variants in which small trees are used. In many ways, the choice depends on your financial capabilities, as well as individual preferences. Consider the two main groups into which all plants used for this purpose are divided.

Coniferous plants. Due to their ability to stay green at all times, these shrubs are very popular with hedgerowers. It is important to pay attention here that only decorative varieties are suitable for this purpose. It is also worth taking into account the peculiarities of growing each species: some conifers grow better in shade conditions, while other species prefer sunny places.

Helpful advice! It is not recommended to plant conifers if your site is dominated by clay soil or groundwater is located close to the surface. In addition, it is worth keeping a certain distance between the bushes: 25-55 cm.

The second group of plants, deciduous, offers a much greater variety. Due to the high growth rate, already in the first year after planting, they will reach a sufficient height to fully fulfill the role of a hedge.

In the process of caring for a deciduous fence, the following factors should be considered:

• green spaces of this type can develop in completely different ways, therefore, in the process of growth, attention should be paid to their formation;
• if you use climbing plants, then it is worth taking care that your own and neighboring beds do not suffer from them;
• you can plant fruiting varieties of shrubs or trees;
• planting bushes with thorns and thorns can provide you with additional protection against the entry of strangers into the area.

When making a choice, it is worth taking into account the many factors available, including climate, soil type and site relief. It is also better to ask in advance how the plants you have chosen get along with each other.

Trees and shrubs for hedges: photos and names of fast-growing plants

In order to make the right choice, you need to briefly familiarize yourself with all the existing options. It is enough to get a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe requirements of a particular plant, and you can easily determine the most suitable one.

We will mainly consider those options that are relevant in the Moscow region. The fast growing hedge plants on this list are quite capable of surviving in the local climate.

Barberry: planting and caring for a shrub

It is preferable to plant barberry bushes in the spring, however, in rare cases, it is also allowed autumn planting... The barberry hedge is extremely unpretentious and requires minimal maintenance. Not afraid of wind and drafts. The only thing that is an undesirable factor for barberry is the increased acidity of the soil.

The instructions for caring for barberry bushes are universal for absolutely all varieties and species. During normal times, the plant does not require additional watering, but during periods of extreme heat or drought, you can moisten the soil once a week. It is important to try to avoid getting water on the leaves.

Excessive rainfall is much more dangerous for barberry bushes than drought. This is due to their ability to accumulate water and rot. For this reason, it is advisable to regularly get rid of growing weeds and loosen the soil.

You can start pruning a year after planting the bushes, removing weak and dry branches. This procedure has both formative and sanitary significance, so it must be carried out.

Periwinkles are classified as herbaceous plants with erect shoots or creeping dwarf shrubs. They have many different colors (most often blue, but there are also pink, purple, white inflorescences), bloom in spring.

Cultivation and care do not cause any difficulties. Planting periwinkle in the open field can be carried out almost at any time of the year: in spring, late autumn, and even on cloudy summer days. The plant is not too sensitive to external factors and takes root well both in sunny areas and in shaded areas.

Additional watering is not required periwinkle, unless you take into account periods of prolonged drought, which are rare. The rest of the time, the flowers are quite capable of taking care of themselves. Weeds are also not a hindrance to them, so weeding can be done solely on their own. It is important to trim the plant after a long period of flowering to help it renew and develop.

Euonymus: planting and caring for a hedge

Euonymus is a whole genus of plants that includes both shrubs and trees. To create a hedge, bushes are often used. Their main difference and advantage is the unusually beautiful color of the leaves, which can combine red, orange, yellow, white and purple shades.

Euonymus belongs to the category of fruiting plants, but its fruits cannot be eaten due to the presence of poisonous substances. However, as a decoration autumn garden its fruits look just amazing.

Shrub maintenance includes regular pruning and removal of dry, damaged branches. Forming a fence, euonymus allows you to create not only smooth borders, but also to give it a wide variety of geometric shapes. Additional watering is not required for the plant, but it can be sensitive to frost at a young age. Therefore, it is better to cover newly planted bushes in case of frost.

Privet: a hedge made from this plant

Privet is one of the most popular fast growing hedge shrubs. This is an unpretentious plant that easily takes root in shaded areas. It also copes well with drought. The only thing that can become an obstacle to full growth is excessive dryness. sandy soils or their increased acidity.

Opinions are divided over the best time to transplant privet. Some argue that it is best to do this in the spring, before the new cycle begins and the buds open. Others believe that transplanting is more reliable in early or mid-fall.

The main principle on which privet watering is based is a rare but abundant supply of moisture to the soil. With the exception of especially dry periods of summer, natural precipitation is quite enough for this plant, so there is no need for additional watering.

It is also worth buying privet because it is ideal for mastering the technique of curly shearing of bushes, since it can easily hide all inaccuracies and shortcomings, very quickly giving new shoots.

Helpful advice! As soon as the bush planted in the ground takes root, it is necessary to cut the top so that it is thicker and does not grow too high.

Hawthorn for hedges: buy seedlings or grow it yourself

Not everyone knows about the possibility of creating a hedge using hawthorn bushes for this. To do this, use certain varieties of it, which are able to survive in rather harsh climatic conditions, and have a fairly dense crown that can be formed.

This plant prefers open sunny meadows, as a lack of natural light can cause the bush to not bloom. However, the hawthorn is quite frost-resistant. Its stems are covered with thorns, and after flowering, the fruiting period begins, characterized by the appearance of orange or reddish fruits.

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The best time to plant hawthorn bushes is spring. It is during this period that it is best to carry out all earthwork. But here it is important to understand that hawthorn does not belong to fast-growing plants and therefore the period for growing a full-fledged hedge can reach 10 years.

You need to start pruning and shaping from the fourth year of the plant's life, after which you regularly maintain its shape. This can be done at any time of the year, depending on the need. For this purpose, you can use an ordinary pruner.

Spruce: conifer hedge

The popularity of spruce hedges is attributed to several factors, the main of which is the ability of this tree to always remain green. Unlike deciduous bushes and trees, which fall off by autumn, spruce trees can hide your site from prying eyes at any time of the year.

Other advantages of this solution include:

• conifers have a very positive effect on the environment, helping to clean the air and neutralizing unpleasant odors;
• such a fence serves reliable protection both from dust and from snow in the cold season;
• conifers are quite resistant to various kinds of diseases;
• clipping and shaping of fir trees should not be done too often. This is due to the rather slow growth rates.

Despite all these advantages, it should be noted that ate, like many other conifers, prefer a humid climate. They do not respond well to dry soil.

Honeysuckle is one of the varieties of honeysuckle, which belongs to the "liana" type. Its height can reach 6 m, and the color of the shoots can vary from green to red. The flowering period of this plant is late spring and early summer.

Note! The fruits of honeysuckle, honeysuckle, are poisonous and unsafe to eat.

If you want a honeysuckle hedge to bloom actively, it is better to choose an open sunny place... The spring months are best for planting. In order for the plant vines to form a full-fledged fence, it is necessary to install special supports.

A neutral acid soil is best suited for honeysuckle. This plant does not like the soil with a high clay content or excessively dry. At the same time, a fairly high resistance to frost is noted.

Caring for honeysuckle honeysuckle involves removing weeds, watering regularly and abundantly, and pruning and shaping.

Willow: a weeping tree hedge

The natural willow fence is one of the most simple optionsthat only you can find. This is due to the unique ability of this tree to take root even from twigs. That is, in order to create a full-fledged hedge, you do not need to plant traditional seedlings with an already formed root system. It is enough just to stick a willow twig into the moist soil and soon it will sprout by itself.

After the twigs sprout and take root, your main task will be to monitor the formation and, if necessary, limit the growth of trees. Another property of these plants is an extremely high growth rate, which, on the one hand, allows you to create a full-fledged hedge in the shortest possible time, and on the other, requires constant attention and control.

Helpful advice! In order to make a living fence more reliable, it is perfectly acceptable to use a wire that is attached to the vertical supports of the fence. Thanks to the greenery, it will be hidden, however, it will prevent unwanted guests from entering the site.

Large-flowered campsis: planting and care

Among the people, Kampsis has several more names, for example, tekoma or tube flower. The plant belongs to the category of tree-like perennial deciduous lianas and in some cases can reach 15 m in length. In the process of growth, young shoots twine around the supporting pillars in a spiral, and then, having become woody over time, retain their shape.

The long flowering period of this plant is also pleasing - from June to September. Almost all summer you can enjoy scarlet or bright orange inflorescences, consisting of individual flowers that resemble small gramophone in shape.

Warmth and an abundance of sunlight are considered favorable for the growth of Kampsis. And although the plant is able to survive in almost any soil, a slightly acidic or neutral environment is considered the most favorable for it. In this case, flowering will be more abundant.

Vines of kampsis grow very quickly, so it is absolutely impossible to neglect pruning. The growth of the fence must be constantly monitored by pruning and guiding the vines. In addition, it is advisable to remove old branches to make room for new ones more suitable for flowering.

Brilliant cotoneaster: hedge photo

The most important thing to understand for gardeners who have decided to use a shiny cotoneaster for a hedge is that this plant is not at all the same as an ordinary cotoneaster. And this species will definitely not be able to provide you with edible berries. Looking at a photo of a brilliant cotoneaster, you can see how beautiful such a fence looks.

The cotoneaster itself is a bush, which is formed by erect stems, densely spaced together. The maximum height that this shrub is capable of reaching is 2 meters, however, you will have to buy a brilliant cotoneaster in the form of seedlings. Moreover, its crown is very thick and fluffy.

It is necessary to take care of the brilliant cotoneaster regularly. This includes watering, loosening the soil and obligatory shearing of shrubs. It is worth noting, though, that as the bushes take root and grow, they require less and less attention. So, over time, you can refuse watering, with the exception of periods of severe drought.

Sanitary pruning, designed to remove all unnecessary and old branches, you can do at any time, regardless of the season. This must be done both for the purpose of forming and for rejuvenating shrubs. The main formative pruning is carried out mainly in the spring, before the first buds appear.

Helpful advice! During the spring pruning process, it is recommended to eliminate one third of the growth in order to allow the plant to grow fully, while maintaining the desired hedge shape.

Lawson's cypress: green coniferous fence

Lawson's cypress can be confidently called one of the most beautiful conifers that are used to create a hedge. If you pay due attention to the choice of a planting site, in the future you will not have any difficulties with growing it.

The ideal location for this cypress tree can be considered a clearing located near a permanent source of water. These plants are very fond of moisture and constantly need it. In addition, it is highly desirable that the landing site also be protected from strong winds.

In the summer, each tree requires daily watering at the rate of 8-10 liters. In addition, you can additionally spray the crown with water. Fertilize the plant with mineral and organic fertilizers at least once a month.

Formative pruning is carried out in the spring, while removing all dried twigs and controlling growth. At the same time, fertilizing can be carried out to support the plant.

Cupressocyparis Leylanda: an evergreen hedge of trees

Cupressocyparis Leylanda is an evergreen plant, which is a tree that can reach a height of 20 m. The crown of these trees is dense and symmetrical with shoots hanging down. The plant can grow up to 1.5 m per year, so it is classified as a fast-growing group.

Cupressocyparis lives quite calmly in the shade and has few requirements for external conditions... If we talk about the most favorable environment for him, then he prefers moderate humidity and soil saturated with minerals. As for acidity, this indicator does not really matter. In the dry season, young trees need periodic watering, and the rest of the time natural precipitation is enough for them.

Helpful advice! Planting trees in open ground can be carried out only after their root system is sufficiently well developed. Until then, they must be kept in special containers.

In search of fast-growing shrubs for hedges, many pay attention to a plant such as cherry laurel. Most of its species grow rather slowly, but officinalis laurel is an exception and therefore is used by gardeners quite often.

We should also note the beauty of the flowers of this plant. Long (up to 12 cm) inflorescences consist of a large number small flowers and give fences a decorative and aesthetic look.

Lavrovychnya perfectly withstands any difficulties, including severe frosts. Shade-tolerant enough, but demanding on the presence of moisture. If the soil is too dry for a long period, the plant will cease to bloom and bear fruit, and it will grow worse.

A fast growing cherry laurel hedge requires pruning and shaping twice a year. The first time this must be done at the end of next summer after planting seedlings.

Holly: photo, planting and caring for the bush

Holly is a shrub that has dark green foliage with a glossy finish. Its leaves are thorny, which makes it possible to create an almost impassable fence, the height of which can reach several meters. The plant is unpretentious and can fully grow and develop both in conditions of a sufficient amount of sunlight and in partial shade.

A hedge of holly shrubs is formed over 4-5 years, provided that sufficiently developed plants have been planted in the soil. At the same time, in the process of planting, it is necessary to maintain a distance of about 60 cm between the bushes in order to enable them to grow.

Planting can be done twice a year: in the fall (October-November) or in the spring (in April). But pruning is recommended in the middle of summer (best at the end of July).

Balsam fir: care features

Balsam Fir is a plant that prefers to grow in shaded areas. Shade or partial shade works well for her. Also, the close location of the reservoir will positively affect its development. This is due to the fact that the fir loves moist, well-drained soil rich in microelements. At the same time, stagnation of water in the soil is not permissible for this plant.

For planting in open ground, seedlings are used, which are at least 4 years old. Landing is best done in April, but it is worth choosing a cloudy day for this. Preparation must begin in advance by digging holes suitable size two weeks before disembarkation.

Despite the fact that the fir is quite resistant to frost, sudden changes in temperature can provoke frostbite of the trunk of the tree. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to cover the plants with spruce branches for the period of severe frosts. Of course, this applies more to young plants.

Helpful advice! It is important to remember that the root system of fir is rather shallow, so strong winds can damage the plant. In the process of planting, it is better to select places where the trees will be protected from strong gusts.

Garden ivy: a photo of a hedge and the nuances of growing

Garden ivy is one of the most undemanding plants you can find for a hedge. Planting and growing it will not cause any trouble to the owners. The plant grows excellently both in the shade and in the sun. However, it does not tolerate high humidity and severe frosts very well, so it is advisable to cover the plant for the winter.

The choice of a landing site is carried out on the basis of the following criteria: absence of drafts and strong winds, mainly upland. At first, ivy grows rather slowly, adapting and getting used to new conditions. Therefore, planting is best done in early spring, so that during the summer months the plant has the opportunity to gain strength.

Garden ivy does not require frequent watering. Even during periods of drought, 1-2 times a week will be sufficient. Closer to autumn or during periods of natural precipitation, it is worth giving up this.

Helpful advice! To maintain the health of the plant's root system, immediately after rains, it is recommended to loosen the soil to prevent the formation of dense areas that will not allow moisture and oxygen to freely penetrate to the roots.

Boxwood: planting and caring for hedges in the garden

Boxwood is an incredibly beautiful shrub that allows you to create unique hedges in garden plots. At the same time, this plant has requirements, the observance of which will allow to grow healthy and beautiful bushes. So, the most suitable is the soil with moderate moisture and sandy loam or loamy composition. Boxwood reacts poorly to the increased acidity of the soil.

An increased level of groundwater also has an adverse effect on the development of the root system. As for the plant's love for direct sunlight, here we can definitely say that boxwood prefers shaded areas, although creating a hedge, it can be difficult to comply with this condition.

Boxwood should be planted in the spring. For this purpose, trenches must be prepared, the depth of which will be twice the size of the root system of the seedling. During planting, pay attention to the condition of the root system, as well as the crown of the plants.

Thuja Brabant is an ornamental plant that cannot be called whimsical, but at the same time it requires compliance with a number of planting and maintenance conditions in order to maintain its functions. First of all, it is worth paying attention to the fact that this thuja does not tolerate shade well. A lack of sunlight can cause the plant to lose its original bright green color.

At the same time, intense heat is no less harmful. The ideal option is partial shade, when the plant is part of the daylight hours under the influence of sunlight, and the rest of the time is hidden in the shade. This can be achieved by planting a thuja on the west or east side of any building on the site.

Taking into account the peculiarity of the shape of these plants (wide crown and tapering upward), planting seedlings for hedges should be carried out at a distance exceeding 50 cm from each other. So you won't be able to save space in this case.

Dry depleted land cannot become a worthy basis for growing thuja, which, in terms of its decorative characteristics, can meet all the requirements, and most importantly, your expectations.

Thuja Smaragd: hedge from this plant

Having made a choice in favor of thuja for a hedge, it is worth considering another variety of this plant as an option. Thuja Smaragd can reach a height of 3-5 meters. Moreover, its girth will reach 2 m. Such serious dimensions of an adult plant should be taken into account in the process of planting seedlings, leaving a sufficient gap between them, even if in the end you want to get a dense green hedge.

The tree grows rather slowly and the annual growth for it does not exceed 10 cm in height and 5 cm in width. Thuja can live for 150 years. As for the conditions, the trees are quite unpretentious, and can grow both in sunny areas and in shade.

Which thuja is better for a hedge - everyone decides for himself, based on their appearance, as well as the conditions available on the site. But one thing can be said with certainty - both the Brabant thuja hedge and the fence from its brother Smaragd will be an excellent decoration of your site throughout the year.

Perennial fast growing hedge: general tips

As can be seen from the above list, many plants are quite unpretentious and require increased attention from owners only at the stage of choosing a suitable place and planting. In the future, only periodic pruning will be required to keep the fence in good shape.

Buying hedge shrubs is also easy enough. Garden centers or greenhouses that grow seedlings of shrubs and trees are best suited for this purpose.

What is better to make a hedge

After reviewing the photos and names of fast-growing trees and shrubs for summer cottages, you can assess which of the options is preferable for you. It is worth making a choice based on the following criteria:

• available conditions for plant growth: type of soil, illumination of the site, climatic features, amount of precipitation, etc.;
• the amount of time and attention you are willing to devote to caring for your hedge. Different trees and bushes for hedges require different efforts from the owners. If you are not ready to devote a lot of time to this issue, it is better to give preference to the simpler option, which will allow you to get by with formative pruning once or twice a year;

• the aesthetic component is an equally important aspect of the choice. Much depends on how you see your site fencing, whether you want an evergreen or deciduous plant, etc.

The selection of fast growing hedge plants is large enough that it shouldn't be too difficult to find the right one for you. The main thing is to consider as many photos as possible with the names of perennial bushes for the garden and vegetable garden, the cutting of which implies formation. And after you have made a choice in favor of this or that option, read detailed instructions about how to make a hedge with your own hands using this or that plant.

Any home area requires a lot of time and effort to leave. The most important task facing the owner of his site is to make it competent and beautiful. A long-term fast-growing hedge will help you in this matter. Evergreen vegetation is a great way to decorate an area and define its boundaries.

Such a design, of course, will take a lot of time and effort, but the result is worth it. You can form a similar decor from trees, climbing crops and shrubs. If you do not yet know what plants you want to plant, then our review will help you make the right decision.

There are many benefits to a perennial, fast growing hedge. Evergreen crops will help create a magnificent personal plot... After all, luxurious greenery is not only a wonderful decoration, but also an excellent protection from dust, weather conditions and prying eyes. In addition, beautiful shrubs are also clean air on the site.

Also, deciduous varieties are often used for living fences. These include shrubs such as sea buckthorn, barberry or hawthorn, as well as trees: birch, mountain ash or beech. In winter, they lose their leaves and may look sparse.

Perennials include both trees and shrubs. Fencing from them has been created and formed for more than one year. For annuals, special supports are required. They are good for decorating all kinds of artificial ones. In winter, such crops die. Such plants include sweet peas, curly beans and kobei.

So, what other advantages does a hedge have:

• plant fences are highly dense and cover the area well from view;
• vegetation attracts beneficial insects during periods of pollination;
• you do not need to wait too long for the plants to grow;
• thorny shrubs will become a natural barrier from outsiders;
• large selection beautifully flowering plants, which will be a wonderful decor for the entire site.

When choosing such an unusual hedge, it is important to consider that the plants require special care. They will need a haircut, and a variety of feeding.

The group of evergreens includes junipers, conifers, cypress trees, deciduous trees such as boxwood or holly. The advantage of such crops is their ability to maintain decorativeness all year round.

These barriers can be of different heights. Low ones grow no more than a meter. Medium hedges grow up to one and a half meters, and high up to two.

Fences may differ in the way they are formed. For example, free-growing crops do not require complex maintenance. If you choose the right combination of plants, you get a completely natural hedge that does not require regular pruning. But such plantings also have disadvantages. They need to be chosen very carefully, and they also need a lot of space, as they can spread a lot.

Formed ornamental plants look elegant. With the help of the shaping procedure, you can give them any shape. In this case, it is important to choose crops that are able to maintain the created shape for a long time, and also easily transfer.

For your information! Fast growing fences can be fully formed in a couple of years. But since these crops grow very quickly, they need frequent pruning to create the desired shape.

Do-it-yourself hedge in the country: which plants are better to use

To create a perennial, fast-growing hedge, a variety of evergreen vegetation will do. Small trees are also used. When choosing plants, decide in advance what result you need. You can make a fence for a garden from shrubs of one specific type. For this, a hawthorn, cotoneaster or barberry is suitable.

Mixed fences also look good. This applies different types shrubs and trees.

Evergreen shrubs preserve decorative view during the whole year. For example, conifers will look bright even in winter in the middle of snow. Importantly, such crops are unpretentious in care. Just keep in mind that some types of conifers grow better in the shade, and there are species that are better adapted to the sun's rays. Remember that these crops should not be grown on clayey soils or with a close passage of groundwater.

When choosing crops, consider the intensity of their growth. For slow growing crops, constant pruning is not required. An important point is the height of the plants. A low fence will be made from boxwood, Japanese spirea, or gooseberries. If you need a fence up to three meters high, then you can consider options such as juniper, lilac or thuja.

Deciduous plants are able to reach the required size in the first year. In this case, remember these points:

• vegetation can grow in different ways, so it needs to be specially formed;
• if the crops are curly, then it is important to ensure that they do not grow far. After all, they can become a threat to yours;
• a practical option is planting fruiting varieties;
• plants with thorns can provide additional protection.

When choosing the right crops, take into account the type of relief, soil and climatic features. Also, find out how the plants will get along with each other.

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For your information! Before you start forming a fast growing fence, sketch out a plan for the placement of crops. When using a mixed hedge, you need to properly distribute the different types of trees and bushes.

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Barberry: planting and caring for the plant

The cultivation of a barberry fence requires special care. With the right restriction, this plant actively grows in a suitable direction, and with its thorns will protect the territory from strangers. To achieve a dense planting, place the bushes at a distance of 20 cm. You can also try the staggered landing.

Such a culture will acquire a luxurious look if it is competent. Here are the features of grooming and trimming:

• in the first year, shoots are trimmed from the sides. In this case, 2-3 central branches should be left;
• in the second season, you need to trim by a third before bud break;
• during growth, it is necessary to mulch. The height of adult crops is about one and a half meters;
• the formation is carried out by pruning the branches.

The advantage of culture is flowering. The flowers are not only beautiful, but also smell good. Decorativeness remains in autumn, and in winter the leaves fall off.

For your information! It is better to plant barberry in spring, but if it is impossible otherwise, then it is possible in autumn. He has a negative attitude towards increased level acidity of the soil. During hot periods, the plant should be watered once a week, but without splashing the foliage.

A herbaceous culture is periwinkle, which has a different number of colors. Flowering occurs in spring and is most often blue, pinkish or purple.

It is important to know the peculiarities of planting and care of periwinkle in the open field. You can plant a seedling at any time of the year. This can be late autumn, spring time, or summer time in cloudy weather. The culture takes root wonderfully both in illuminated areas and in the shade. This plant does not need constant watering, only in severe drought. Periwinkle can develop independently. It does not overgrow with weeds.

Important! To create a beautiful shape, trim after the flowering period.

Euonymus: planting and caring for the plantation

Euonymus is not only shrubs, but also trees. But for a live fence, it is better to choose bushes. This crop is prized for its beautiful leaf color, which can contain orange, red, yellow and purple hues.

The plant is fruitful, but its fruits cannot be eaten, as they are poisonous. But as a decoration they fit wonderfully. Leaving is not that difficult. Euonymus requires pruning and timely removal of damaged and dried branches. This plant is suitable for forming fences. At the same time, it turns out to create a variety of interesting configurations.

Important! The plant need not be watered, but young shoots are extremely unstable to cold weather. Therefore, when freezing, they should be covered.

Privet: hedge for the garden

Privet is of different types. There are evergreen and deciduous varieties. The plantation can bloom, but only at the beginning of summer and only a month. This option is more recommended for the southern regions, since it does not have high frost resistance. In frost, the branches freeze over.

Mature shrubs do not grow more than two meters in height. There are varieties up to a meter, suitable for the formation of curbs. The plant is unpretentious in care and drought-resistant. In addition, it takes root in the shade.

Important! When the bush takes root, you need to cut off the top a little. This will protect the shrub from growing upward and make it thicker.

Hawthorn hedge: growing secrets

Hawthorn is a wonderful plant that has useful fruits. But the plant will begin to bear fruit only 6-7 years after planting. Many varieties of this crop are suitable for growing in the most difficult climatic conditions. The pluses of culture include the presence of thorns, which help protect the territory from uninvited guests... The branches of the plant are covered with thorns, and large leaves can grow up to 12 cm. During flowering, white flowers appear, which turn into pear-shaped fruits.

This plant does not require complex care. Here are the main care nuances you need to know about:

• watering should be done once a month if the summer is normal and 3-4 times if it is dry;
• prune the shrub to make the desired shape;
• suitable planting height is about 4-5 meters.

It is best to plant hawthorns in areas that are well lit by sunlight. The right time for planting is spring. You can form and cut a shrub in the fourth year of growth.

Hawthorn ripens the entire autumn period and before the onset of cold weather. In gardening, terry varieties are often used, the buds of which are somewhat similar to roses. There are also tall varieties. These include the Siberian hawthorn, reaching a height of six meters.

For your information! When creating a live fence, choose 3-5 year old bushes that have good survival rate. To destroy harmful microorganisms, add a weak solution of potassium permanganate to the well.

Features of spruce hedges

Spruce crops are in great demand due to their properties to stay green throughout the year. The spruce has the following advantages:

• closes the territory from strangers throughout the year;
• cleans the air and helps to eliminate unpleasant odors;
• protects the territory from dust and snow drifts;
• is resistant to various diseases;
• the tree should rarely be formed.

When forming a hedge in 1 row, plant the plant 1 meter apart. If a multi-row scheme is used, then you can plant trees in a checkerboard pattern with a distance of one meter. Or linearly. In this case, the plants are planted against each other.

Important! Ateers do not do well in arid soils and prefer moist climates more.

Honeysuckle honeysuckle: hedge photos, planting and caring for the plant

For plantings of honeysuckle, you can use different types of plants with different flowering times. Shoots can grow up to two meters in height. Honeysuckle does not require special watering and too fertile soil, but partial shade is important for it. Bright sunlight is destructive for her. The advantages of culture include frost resistance. In the first year, a wall with gaps can grow, which will bloom over time. thrive on trellised fences. It is better to plant such varieties at intervals of a meter. And the distance between the bushes should be at least 60 cm.

A variety of honeysuckle is similar to a liana. It can grow up to 6 meters. This culture blooms in spring and early summer. To create a high-quality fence for the plant, you will need special supports. Dry and clay soils are not suitable for cultivation. Care must include weeding, watering and pruning to form bushes.

Helpful information! You can plant and edible varieties honeysuckle. Its berries are not only very tasty, but also healthy. But the fruits of the honeysuckle variety are poisonous and cannot be eaten.

Willow: creating a hedge

The simplest option is to create a willow fence. This tree has excellent survival rate. It is capable of taking root even from twigs. You can plant a twig in wet soil, and it will perfectly settle and take root. The tree does not require serious maintenance, but it is important to monitor timely pruning, as well as to stop its growth.

This culture is known for its significant growth rate, which requires some control. For the strength of the fence, you can use wire to attach the tree to the supports.

Large-flowered campsis: planting and caring for the plant

Campsis is a perennial vine. This is an unpretentious culture that even a novice gardener can handle. Two types of plant can be applied:

• rooting campis is capable of braiding a large surface area, and is also more resistant to cold;
• the large-flowered species is known for its catchy flowers and its size. It is necessary to mount special supports for it. It is more suitable for warmer regions.

If you do not control the growth of the plant, then it can stretch up to 15 m. Therefore, it is so important to form a fence. Bushes should be planted at a distance of a meter and it is better if they are sunny areas. Proper care requires adequate watering. Fertilizers are optional, but desirable. From July to September, the culture blooms with red, yellow and orange flowers.

For your information! In the first year, only beautiful carved leaves will appear, and flowering should be expected only in the next season.

Shiny cotoneaster: hedge photo

The cotoneaster makes a magnificent fence. It is evergreen and deciduous. The culture is famous for its shiny leaves. To grow a good fencing, you need to familiarize yourself with the conditions for planting and leaving a shiny cotoneaster. This crop can grow well both in the shade and in sunny areas. In addition, the cotoneaster is frost-resistant. It is capable of reaching heights of up to two meters. Grows remarkably in three years.

Seedlings must be placed at a distance of half a meter. Cotoneaster belongs to drought-resistant crops. Even in summer it is enough to water it no more than once a month.

By the way, this type of cotoneaster has no edible fruit.

For your information! The cotoneaster will acquire beautiful view only on condition correct pruning... It should be done in the spring before the buds open.

Lawson cypress kolumnaris: growing secrets

The cypress is the most beautiful coniferous plant... When planting it, it is important to choose the right place. It is best if it is a site with a close location of a water source. This crop prefers humid conditions. Also, the landing site must be protected from wind gusts.

In summer, the tree needs to be watered with 8-10 liters of water. It is also necessary to spray the foliage. Requires seedlings and feeding at least once a month. In this case, organic and mineral are used.

For your information! To create the desired shape, you need to perform formative pruning. In this case, dry branches must also be removed.

Leyland's Cupressocyparis: Interesting Uses of Trees

This evergreen crop can grow up to 20 m. The crown of the trees has a symmetrical appearance and differs in density. Cupressocyparis Leylanda is a fast-growing plant, it grows up to one and a half meters per year. It can also be grown in shady areas. It develops remarkably in moderate humidity and fertile soil. The acidity level for a given tree is of minimal importance. In dry weather, young seedlings need watering, and at any other time, natural precipitation is sufficient.

Planting in open ground is performed only after the seedlings have acquired a sufficiently powerful root system.

Lavrovishnya: photo and description of the hedge

The fast growing cherry laurel hedge is popular. Plant height varies from 2 to 6 meters. With proper care, a rapid increase in green mass is observed.

Seedlings are planted in mid-autumn when the soil is well moistened. The medicinal laurel is in great demand among gardeners. This plant has very beautiful flowers. The inflorescence can be up to 12 cm long and consists of many small flowers, which gives the fence a luxurious look.

Laurel is enough hardy plant... She is able to survive severe frosts. In addition, this culture is shade-tolerant, but it needs moisture regularly. If the soil is dry for a long time, the plant will stop flowering and fruiting.

The hedge requires pruning a couple of times a year. After planting the seedlings, the first pruning is done the next summer.

Holly: culture photo and planting rules

Holly is a shrub with dark green foliage. Moreover, the leaves are quite prickly, which allows you to create a fence with good protection. Such a culture is unpretentious to care for. It can thrive in both sunny and shaded conditions.

If you plant well-formed seedlings in the ground, then in 4-5 years a wonderful hedge will turn out from the bushes. When planting, it is important to maintain a gap of at least 60 cm.

For your information! Planting can be done twice a year. The right time is spring in April and autumn from October to November. And pruning is done in the middle of summer.

Balsam fir: description and subtleties of care

The balsamic variety is distinguished by aromatic and soft needles. The tree has a conical shape. In this case, the branches from below grow in a perpendicular direction from the ground, and the upper ones are slightly raised. The tree can grow up to 20-25 meters. This culture is demanding on the structure of the soil and its moisture content.

The plant feels comfortable in shaded areas. It will develop intensively if any body of water is located nearby. Soil saturated with trace elements is especially suitable. Water stagnation should not be allowed for this culture. When planting, you can use seedlings that are at least four years old. The best day to plant is cloudy in April. Moreover, pits for plantings are made in two weeks.

Fir has a certain resistance to frost. But in case of sudden temperature changes, young trees require additional protection. You can cover them with spruce branches.

This tree does not require decorative pruning. It forms a magnificent crown on its own.

For your information! For planting, it is better to choose areas protected from strong winds, since the fir root system is located close to the ground.

Garden ivy: photo of a hedge

Garden ivy is one of the most unpretentious plants. It grows into a beautiful hedge, even in the shade, even in a sunny place. But it should be borne in mind that such a plant does not tolerate severe frosts and high levels of humidity. Therefore, they cover him for the winter.

When choosing a suitable place for planting, an important factor is the absence of drafts, winds, and it is also desirable that it be a hill. Planting is best done in early spring, so that the plant gains strength during the warm season. After rains, the soil should be loosened.

Ivy does not need frequent watering. You can water a little during dry periods.

For your information! If you want to get rid of ivy later, it will be very difficult to do. Therefore, before planting it, think, it might be better to choose some other plant.

Boxwood: planting, care and reproduction

With the help of evergreen boxwood, you can create luxurious hedges on the site. But it is important to follow the rules for planting and leaving it. Loamy is suitable for this plant, sandy loam soil with sufficient moisture. The bush will not grow on soils with high acidity. It is also bad if they pass close to the surface of the earth. For planting boxwood, darkened areas are more suitable. In this case, planting is best done in the spring.

For your information! Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to dig out depressions, the depth of which will be twice as deep as the roots. At the same time, pay attention to the condition of the root system and to the crown of the plant.

A similar plant is evergreen. It is often called the tree of life. Thuja brabant is distinguished by its endurance and resistance to disease. Planting and grooming doesn't take much effort. The photo shows what a fence from this plant looks like. Almost any type of soil is suitable for it. From thuja with the help of a haircut, you can create any beautiful shapes. At the same time, the height of the tree can reach 10 m, and the crown width is up to 3 m.

The advantages of culture include unpretentious care, rapid growth and excellent decorativeness. To plant a plant, you will need not only seedlings, but also fertilizers, peat, sand and sod soil. You can plant a plant from April to November. The disembarkation should be done with an interval of 0.6-0.7 meters. If landing is made in one row, then the distance between the holes can be up to a meter. When creating a two-row fence, seedlings are placed with an interval of up to two meters and, preferably, in a checkerboard pattern. Some varieties of large thuja are planted at intervals of up to five meters.

To obtain a beautiful Thuja Brabant hedge, it must be watered every week after planting. And during the dry season, watering is done a couple of times a week. In this case, at least 15 liters of water should be poured under each tree.

Except seedlings given view thuja can be propagated by seeds and cuttings. But experienced gardeners recommend growing the plant only from seedlings.

For your information! If you do frequent haircuts, the plant becomes more lush and thick. The best time for pruning is in spring or late summer.

Thuja smaragd: planting and leaving culture

When choosing a thuja for a hedge, it is worth considering an ornamental variety of emeralds. This tree, unlike the previous variety, is shaped like a pyramid. But it must be constantly maintained. Such a plant can grow up to 5 meters, and has a crown up to two meters. It is important to take these parameters into account when planting and leave the necessary gap between the seedlings.

This culture is growing slowly. Each year it adds no more than 10 cm in height and about 5 cm in width. Thuja can grow for 150 years. This is an unpretentious plant that grows both in shaded areas and in sunnier areas.

Here are the main points when caring for thuja:

• watering is carried out depending on the condition of the soil and on the passage of groundwater. Most often, this procedure is performed once a week. At the same time, a bucket of water goes to one seedling. If there is a severe drought, then the amount increases to two buckets;
• after each watering it is necessary to produce;
• a month after planting, it is important to mulch the soil with chips or peat;
• every spring compost is necessarily used, and mineral fertilizing is performed;
• young trees need to be protected from the sun's rays until they gain strength;
• haircuts are done in autumn and spring. In this case, you need to remove old branches, which will form a beautiful crown.

What is better to make a hedge: useful recommendations

When choosing fast growing plants for hedges, you should give preference to unpretentious crops. Most often, for such plantings it is important just to choose the right planting site, and further care involves only regular pruning to maintain a beautiful shape.

Purchase suitable option The following criteria will help you:

• conditions for normal growth and development, including climatic conditions, the degree of illumination on the site, the type of soil and the approximate amount of precipitation;
• features of caring for live fencing. If there is no time to engage in constant pruning, then it is better to consider simpler options;
• attractive appearance is the most important factor.

Landing features

Particular attention should be paid to planting plants. In this case, the procedure includes such stages as marking the territory, preparing the soil and planting seedlings.

To complete the markup, it is important to decide what the height of the fence will be. On the ground, lines are marked with ropes and pegs.

It is important to properly prepare the soil before planting. It is necessary to fertilize the soil with high quality. And for some varieties of trees and shrubs, drainage needs to be considered. In this case, expanded clay, river pebbles and even broken brick are used.

If the soil is clay, then it can be diluted with sand. If necessary, lime is used to reduce acidity, and peat is used to reduce alkalinity.

After that, a trench or the required number of holes is made along the marking. If a hedge is planned in one row, then the width should be about 50 cm. With two-row placement - up to 90. The depth is about 60 cm.

In this case, the interval between seedlings and the depth of the hole depends on the variety of plants and their purpose.

Planting is most often done in autumn or spring. First you need to prepare the soil. For example, and add top dressing.

Subtleties of care

Watering and pruning are important steps in caring for any crop for a live fence. At the same time, pruning is not recommended in the first year. Then the next two years, this procedure must be performed frequently to form the desired configuration.

After pruning, the base of the plant should be wider than the top. This will ensure that all parts of the seedlings are evenly exposed to sunlight. Over time, the procedure can be performed less frequently. For example, first in early spring and the second time in the middle of summer.

Be sure to cut off dead branches. To rejuvenate the plant, pruning is done to two-thirds of the branches. It should be borne in mind that different cultures tolerate this procedure in different ways. Coniferous varieties do not tolerate pruning, so it is done less often. But for willow, which has active growth, the procedure should be carried out as often as possible.

Watering is best done in the morning and evening hours. This will keep moisture in the soil for longer. The regularity of watering also depends on the structure of the soil. If the soil is clayey, then frequent irrigation can lead to rotting of the root system. If water is not enough, the roots will dry out. If the soil is often waterlogged and fluid stagnates, then it is worth considering.

When the right choice plants and subject to all important care conditions, you can create a luxurious and practical green fence on your site. When choosing a suitable variety, do not forget to familiarize yourself with the peculiarities of its growth and the stages of planting and care.

A fast-growing, perennial, evergreen hedge is a good option to replace a conventional fence in your own suburban area.

Such a hedge will appeal to people living in their home all year round.

In order for it to please the owners, it is necessary to select and plant the plants correctly, so that afterwards you do not have to suffer to give it beauty.

Pros and cons of hedges

An evergreen hedge will help to give the site an attractive look and save the family budget on the construction and maintenance of the fence (painting, applying an anti-corrosion agent). Live fencing has the following advantages:

• good protection of the site from curious passers-by;
• saving money;
• constant oxygen production;
• a positive effect on the mental state of a person;
• protection of the site from dirt, noise, dust, wind;
• the ability to divide the site into zones ( summer cuisine, beds, bath, etc.);
• a barrier to the entry of strangers and animals into the site;
• improving the microclimate;
• giving the site an attractive look.

In addition to the advantages, a live fence also has disadvantages:

• requires constant care;
• it will take time for the plants to grow.

You can buy already grown plants for a living fence, but in this case you will have to pay more for them.

Vegetation requirements for hedges

In modern landscape design, vegetable fencing is widely used in the design of sites. With its help, zonal division is performed, used as an element of decoration around some buildings, and framing paths and paths on the site. Recently, such a fence began to be used as an alternative to conventional concrete, metal or wooden fence.

When working with evergreens for hedges, it is possible to experiment and grow tall, compact or low hedges.

You can create a tall, living fence of plants with thorns, then no hooligans will definitely be able to get into someone else's area. When choosing a height, the owner of the site has no restrictions, as for the width, it should not exceed 0.8 m.

A thick high hedge can become a full-fledged fence

When choosing vegetation, it is necessary to take into account some parameters: with a large perimeter of the fence, you need to make sure that the selected plant is not whimsical and does not need constant care. It will be very difficult for the owner to care for each plant planted if there are 100, and sometimes much more.

With the wrong choice, you will have to spend all your free time caring for the hedge, and not on rest or on the beds and fruit trees.

People living in cold climates need to choose not only unpretentious plants, but also frost-resistant, so that in the future they do not have to dig out frozen plants and plant new ones instead. In this case, the owner will have to constantly spend money on buying bushes.

In addition to the above parameters, you need to pay attention to the fact:

• how long the selected plant will grow;
• can it be shaped;
• whether there are fruits or flowers on it;
• the number of growing seasons;
• and it is desirable that they have constant care.

You can choose plants that curl or weave for the fence. Trellises are erected for them, or they are simply left to curl around the existing fence, thanks to these bindweed, a wonderful green fence will turn out. See this video about which fence to choose:

The curly railing will take up a small amount of space in width. This plant also does not need much time to grow, after about a year it will grow and completely hide the site from curious neighbors. Deciduous, climbing and coniferous plants are very popular in creating hedges.

Climbing plants

Bindweed are the fastest growing plants that can grow more than 1 m during the season and form a dense fence. For people living in harsh climatic conditions, the choice of climbing vegetation is quite small, because most vines cannot tolerate frost.

In colder latitudes, it is better not to use loaches for a fence.

The euonymus has a large number of varieties, among them there is a climbing plant. You can also pick up varieties with the original color of the leaves. This plant needs loose soil and sufficient watering. This plant does not tolerate overflow and stagnation of water. When choosing a non-monochromatic variety with variegated shades, you should choose a sunny place for planting. If you plant a plant in the shade, it will not acquire variegated shades, but will be green.

If the choice fell on a variety with yellow or white leaves, they must be planted in the penumbra side so that the leaves do not burn out in the sun.

You do not need to choose this perennial in the presence of children in the family due to its toxicity.

When boarding, gloves must be worn to protect your hands. Before planting an euonymus stalk in the soil, it must be rooted (about 2 months) under a film cover and only after this procedure should it be placed in a prepared place. When planting, it is necessary to maintain a distance between plants of about 0.2 m and install supports along which the euonymus will curl. In the summer period, the bindweed must be fed once every 2 weeks with fertilizers of mineral origin. Plant pruning should be done in early spring. IN winter period a covering material is applied to the euonymus, in the first few years this is mandatory.

For a periwinkle hedge, trellises are definitely needed

Periwinkle is a curly shrub that is widely used to create high hedges (1.5 m). It is a hardy plant that always looks great. Periwinkle usually blooms with large, blue or blue flowers, but you can find another color range... The plant feels great in any soil, can tolerate dry weather. When pruning the stems, they can be planted in damp ground, they will take root and grow.

The most best time the beginning of September is considered for planting.

To create a hedge, it is imperative to build trellises of the required height so that the periwinkle does not spread along the ground. In order for the plant to have an attractive appearance, the soil must be loosened during planting and fertilized with organic fertilizers. A distance of 0.2 - 0.3 m should be left between the seedlings. It is necessary to cover the bindweed only in the first winter season; in subsequent winters, shelter is not required. Top dressing is recommended every few years. The plant tolerates pruning well, but it is better to pinch it.

Ivy. This bindweed grows up to 3 m in height, has many varieties, with various shapes and shades. To maintain its beauty, ivy needs regular watering and feeding. He does not tolerate overflow and drought, and you cannot overfeed him, otherwise the vine will not look attractive. Pruning and cleaning of plants from old, damaged leaves and shoots is carried out in the autumn.

Some varieties are not able to withstand cold weather; they are suitable for warm climates.

For propagation of ivy, cuttings are used, which must be rooted before planting. Rooted cuttings are planted at a distance of 0.3 to 0.5 m. Ivy is poisonous and can cause itching, redness and swelling of the skin. When working with bindweed, it is necessary to observe skin protection measures and at the end of work, be sure to wash those clothes that have come into contact with ivy.

Coniferous vegetation

Conifers do not grow as fast as bindweed, but they have their advantages. Such plants are frost-resistant, perfectly amenable to shearing and are not very demanding on the soil. These hedges look good in any season and are combined with all types of plants and styles in which the site is decorated. Before purchasing an ephedra, you need to decide where it will be planted. Green plants love partial shade, and conifers with a variety of shades on needles prefer a sunny area. For information on how to make a hedge from conifers, see this video:

This vegetation should not be planted in places where water stagnates. The best soil for them is a mixture of sand, peat and turf in equal quantities. The planting is carried out extremely carefully, it is impossible to disturb the earthen lump in which the rhizome of the plant is located. If an earthen coma or root is broken, the ephedra will take root for a rather long time, it may even disappear altogether.

The distance between seedlings ranges from 0.2 to 0.7 m, everything will depend on the type of hedge planned and the type of ephedra.

Ephedra fences are built in 1 row. This is necessary so that each plant has enough light, otherwise the branches below will be exposed. Planting is carried out in August and September, these months are the most optimal for conifers. Healthy and strong seedlings can be planted in the summer, but only during cloudy weather.

After planting in the summer, the seedlings need to be hidden from direct sunlight, these measures will help the plant take root faster. As soon as young shoots begin to appear on the conifers, they must be watered regularly and the crown should be sprayed from time to time. These procedures will help strengthen the plant and increase its frost resistance.

Deciduous perennials

In a large variety of deciduous plants, you can find evergreen varieties that can grow very quickly. Due to the fact that they are easy enough to trim, in a short period of time, a neat and attractive hedge will appear on the site.

Barberry is a fairly strong bush, if properly formed, it can be used to create an impassable fence. Among the varieties, you can find not only evergreens, but also fast-growing ones. Barberry can be combined with other artisanal perennials. Evergreen barberry should be planted in a penumbra.

To make the bush look good, you need to fertilize the soil before planting.

Barberry is planted in spring and autumn, it is necessary that the root is with a lump of earth. When purchasing seedlings, you need to carefully examine the rhizome: if a seedling with bad, bare and small roots, then it is better not to buy it. Such seedlings will not grow good plant... During planting, the earthen ball with the root should be located at ground level. The lump is dropped into the hole and sprinkled; the soil around the bush must be tamped tightly and watered.

In places with harsh climatic conditions, the bushes must be covered after the first frost. Pruning bushes to remove old leaves and branches is done in early spring, and this should be done regularly. To shape the bush, pruning is done in the summer 3 times per season. This video will help to determine the choice of a perennial:

Boxwood is the most suitable option for creating a living fence. This plant is absolutely not whimsical, it does not require constant soil fertilization and watering. Almost all varieties of boxwood grow very slowly, especially the dwarf species. If you don't want to wait a long time, then you need to choose tall varieties. During planting, the seedlings should be placed in 1 row at a distance of 0.15 m from each other.

After planting, boxwood must be thoroughly watered immediately and cut off shoots 2/3 of their length.

The most favorable time for planting a plant is spring. In the middle of 1 month of summer, 1 bushes are fed with fertilizer of mineral origin. You can trim boxwood one year after planting. Mature bushes need to be trimmed every month from mid-spring to early fall. After cutting, the boxwood must be thoroughly watered and fed.

To choose suitable plant for a hedge, you need to know how climatic conditions will be tolerated, where it is best to plant, and what needs to be done to preserve an attractive look. Before purchasing any seedling, you must first pay attention to the condition of its roots. With the right approach to planting and caring for a plant, a living fence will delight the owner with its appearance a fairly long period of time.