Every year, plants for hedges are becoming more and more popular to paint a summer cottage. Fewer and fewer people prefer stone fences. First of all, an evergreen living fence helps to improve the aesthetic appearance of the site. Often for this purpose, annual curly flowers blooming all summer and annual evergreen loaches are used. In addition, such a fence contributes to adequate ventilation inside private property, which contributes to the cultivation of many crops.

Hedge planting rules

The optimal time to plant and grow seedlings has always been and remains spring or autumn. Conifers are best planted from mid to late August, when the plant is actively developing its root system. For hardwoods, this period begins at the end of August and lasts until the first days of October. At the same time, if the root part is damaged during transplantation, they are tightened until the arrival of winter, and the loosened earth has time to be compacted.

 

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On a note. It is best for hedges that the age of trees and bushes is at least 2-3 years for deciduous species and 3-4 for conifers. A plant with a great age is used only when it grows slowly.

Do-it-yourself hedge in the country, what plants should be in order for it to take root - this is a priority issue. After all, not always the plants that you want to plant are able to grow next to each other. These features should be studied first.

To plant a living fence, holes are most often dug, the dimensions of which are made in accordance with the root ball of the plant. It is also necessary to leave a supply for fertilization, usually humus is applied to ensure good growth of the plants. A properly dug hole should be at least 60 cm deep. The width depends on how many rows of plants you plan to plant. If the fence is in one row, a width of up to 0.6 m is sufficient. For two lanes, the required width is at least one meter. Large trees need 1x1 m trenches.

With proper planting, a mixture of manure, peat and the top layer of earth is placed on the bottom of the planting pit, which is removed first. When planting conifers, there is no need to add manure fertilizer. You can also fill in the trenches:

  • Superphosphate granules;
  • Bone or blood meal;
  • Horny shavings.

After that, you can plant a tree, cover it with layers of earth, slightly trampling the soil. Now the freshly planted plant is well watered, the earth is allowed to settle. If necessary, add earth after it is completely dry.

 

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Hedge plants

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To make a green fence hedge in the country you need to know which plants are best to choose. It all depends on the climatic conditions of the region. For example, Siberia and the Urals require frost resistance, the Moscow and Leningrad regions prefer to plant unpretentious leafy varieties. The Moscow region prefers plants that quickly grow back after haircuts and begin to form new shoots.

South and all of Russia as a whole recommends paying attention to the following trees and shrubs, from which the fence is often formed:

  • Maple;
  • Hornbeam;
  • Thorn;
  • Privet;
  • Hawthorn;
  • Dogwood.

The hedges look quite impressive, the name of which is known to everyone:

  • Jasmine;
  • Sea buckthorn;
  • Rhododendron;
  • Barberry;
  • From honeysuckle;
  • From a wrinkled rose;
  • Lilac;
  • From irgi.

Plants for hedges are selected fast-growing, with small leaves, which, after periodic cutting, will form a uniform surface. If you divide plants by height, then you can distinguish 3 main types of hedges:

  • Border-like - for such a hedge, plants that grow slowly are used. Their height reaches no more than a meter. The most common use is considered to be the outline of the boundaries of private property, on which there is grass, a terrace and paths. Such a fence itself chooses the direction for the growth and formation of crowns. Its shape is only slightly corrected, eliminating unnecessary details;
  • Hedges - can grow from 2 to 3 meters in height. Small trees and shrubs can be used for their cultivation. Most often, with their help, a functional area is distinguished, a garden part, a recreation area or a playroom is separated from the main site. They are regularly cut, keep the crown in the same shape;
  • Living walls - reach a height of over 3 meters. As a rule, they are planted along the country borders to protect the territory from prying eyes, drafts, city noise and dust. This type can be divided into free-growing and formed, based on the frequency of the necessary haircut, regardless of the height of the plant.

Coniferous hedge

The middle regions of the country most often planted climbing plants for perennial summer cottages. Recently, the popularity of using varieties of thuja and juniper as hedges has been growing. Juniper culture is frost-resistant, easily takes root in arid conditions and grows best in sunny areas.

 

Conifers are best planted from mid to late August

Interesting. Varieties of thuja are shade-loving, tolerate low temperatures well and are able to grow in any soil mixtures. Both the one and the other culture lend themselves to shaping and haircuts without problems.

When planning the planting of such a hedge, the main thing is to choose the right form of plants. For this purpose, it is best to give preference to thuja pyramidal and columnar forms. It is not recommended to plant spherical and dwarf varieties. When it comes to juniper, it is recommended to plant Hibernica and Suecica varieties. Tui varieties that are most suitable for living enclosures:

  • Columna;
  • Rheingold
  • Emerald;
  • Fastigiata.

Blackthorn and thorny fast growing shrubs

For most gardeners, perennial and annual vines with thorns are considered the best solution when forming a hedge. Despite the fact that such plants do not lend themselves to shearing, it is the wild-growing varieties that look most spectacular. These shrubs include:

  • Blackthorn - is resistant to low temperatures. A perennial that has highly branching shoots reaching a height of 4 meters. Marked unpretentiousness in the content of the shrub. The higher the bush becomes, the more it protects the site from drafts and prying eyes. Such a shrub blooms before foliage appears, usually with beautiful white buds. In August, the blackthorn begins to bear fruit, the fruits are used in cooking;
  • Roses - bushes vary in height. It is customary to divide plant varieties into undersized, tall and non-annual curly flowers. This variety helps to create not only impassable fences, but also to form beautiful living curbs;
  • Sea buckthorn is a plant that does not require much care. The culture multiplies through planting seeds. Such a hedge looks spectacular when planting plants in two rows. The berries and the leafy part provide an attractive decorative look for such a living fence. In addition to the aesthetic function, the fruits of the culture are used in cooking, as well as for the preparation of medicinal infusions and decoctions. The plant lends itself to formation without problems.But regular pruning results in less fruiting.

Annual climbing plants

 

Curly annuals - a convenient seasonal option for gardening fences

Curly annuals are a convenient seasonal option for gardening fences. In this case, the greatest amount of effort must be made only in the first time after planting, until the plants begin to actively develop. Most Popular Annual Vines Colordisadvantages:

  • Beans ornamental - blooms with red-orange blossoms. It performs a decorative function only until the first frost, after which it dies. The culture is planted in early May;
  • Kobea is a liana-like plant. Flowering is represented by bell-shaped buds, located like a waterfall;
  • Morning glory - pleases the eye with raspberry and purple flower buds. They begin to plant a plant with the onset of spring. Refers to unpretentious and does not need special maintenance.

Today, decorative living hedges are becoming a great alternative to a boring concrete fence. In addition, not only perennial plants that grow for a long time can be used for it. Annual vines will help to change the appearance of fences every year, for this there are many different types and varieties of culture.