When weeds grow under your hedge, it’s never a pretty sight. Moreover, it can be harmful to your hedge plants in the long run. So it’s high time to remove the weeds! But how can you remove weeds without damaging the hedge? And how to prevent weeds from growing again under the hedge within a […]

Trimming a hedge can become a difficult task for many garden owners. Especially if you are an inexperienced amateur gardener or are planting a hedge in your garden for the first time, then pruning can become a real challenge. But don’t panic! Our experts will be happy to give you some tips, because trimming a

If you have a dry (sandy) soil in your garden, then it can be difficult to select the right hedge. Not every hedge plant can grow well in a dry soil. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to find a suitable hedge for a dry soil. If you pay a little more attention to your garden

If you want to plant a new hedge, then it is practical to know how many plants per meter are recommended to then also form a compact, opaque hedge. This then also depends entirely on the particular hedge plant variety, how many plants you should plant per meter in your garden soil. The format of

Can conifers grow in the tub at all? This question can be answered with an unequivocal yes. To help you know how to proceed, we have summarized the most important information. As long as the container meets a number of conditions, all plants can be planted in a pot or tub. Contents1 What kind of

When replacing your old hedge with a new one, there are a few things you should keep in mind. In any case, the hedge plants must be suitable for the soil in your garden. Which hedge suits your garden depends not least on its size. With us you will find the right hedge for smaller

Very severe winters, such as those that occur in eastern Europe, are rather rare here. But even here, there are regions where winter temperatures are lower than in others. Especially in mountainous and densely wooded areas such as those in Bavaria or Thuringia, temperatures are often lower than in the lowlands, in the low mountain

In recent years, Far Eastern gardens have become increasingly popular. The peace and quiet power that radiates such a garden is perfect as an oasis where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Despite the positive qualities of popular hedge plants such as yew, beech, cherry laurel and privet, they do

If you need a reliable privacy screen in the short term, a hedge that quickly dense foliage is just the thing. Such a green garden border will protect you from the prying eyes of neighbors and passers-by. Spend your time in the garden undisturbed with family and friends. Which hedge plants grow the fastest? Contents1

For many people, natural privacy is the main reason to plant a hedge. So you can sit quietly in the garden without neighbors or passers-by always see you. However, if you want burglar protection, hedges with sharp thorns are more suitable. There are various hedge plants that will make it much more difficult for uninvited

Although there are enough green hedge plants, too much greenery in the garden can look boring and monotonous. However, if you use flowering hedge plants that have showy flowers or fruits, then this can break up the play of colors in your garden. Hedge plants usually bloom only for a short time. But even autumn,

Summer will soon be here again, and of course we all hope that this year we will get a wonderful, warm summer with lots of sunshine. In the summer, of course, you want to spend the most time outside, so the summer is also particularly suitable for gardening. In fact, gardening usually depends on the

Firethorn, also known by its botanical name Pyracantha, we often see in public green spaces. But firethorn also makes itself very pretty in gardens. As a hedge plant, firethorn is very attractive. The different varieties of firethorn are robust shrubs that thrive even in difficult conditions. In addition, they have a high ornamental value. From

Is your hedge way too big and wide? Have you left out some pruning? Or would you like to redesign your old garden? But then you could also rejuvenate your hedge by cutting it back heavily. However, it’s not that easy: after all, not all hedge plants are the same when it comes to pruning.

Regularly we receive from our readers the question: how old can hedge plants? A hedge is of course an investment when it comes to your garden. Therefore, many garden owners prefer to take hedge plants that have a long lifespan, because they naturally want to enjoy their new, green hedge for a long time. Some

Some garden owners prefer hedge plants with thorns. These protect the garden from uninvited guests, as well as from the neighbors’ cats and dogs, which you want to keep out of your garden. Wintergreen, burglar-resistant hedge plants are very popular. They allow you to create a burglar-resistant hedge that provides good privacy year-round. Find out

The days when people exclusively used boxwood as a hedge plant for topiary are definitely over. Boxwood is losing more and more popularity, because the once popular hedge plant is very susceptible to fungal diseases. In addition, it is attacked by the boxwood borer, which eats it completely bald. Fortunately, there are other hedge plants

Most garden owners know that yews are versatile plants that can be used for many different purposes. Yews are green all year round and are very tolerant of pruning. But what’s so special about a yew hedge? We would like to show you why yews are always an asset to your garden. Yew trees contribute

In our temperate latitudes, the weather is often changeable. Even in the summer there is often enough cloudy sky. In addition, not everyone has a garden facing south. Sometimes there is already one or more trees in the garden, shading it. Therefore, it is often not easy to always find a sunny location for a

Many know hydrangeas mainly as beautiful and stylish flowers. But did you know that hydrangeas can be used as hedge plants? A hydrangea hedge will give your garden a rural and at the same time carefree character. Hydrangeas are also suitable for being planted in groups. Would you like to plant a beautiful hydrangea hedge

Thuja is also known by the name tree of life. These conifers can grow very old. Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that a thuja hedge dies. This can have several reasons. Sometimes you are lucky and the thuja can still be saved. Then the plant recovers and you can enjoy a beautiful thuja hedge again.

Especially beginners do not always know which hedge plants remain green all year round. With evergreen hedge plants you can create a beautiful garden landscape, which will look beautiful and interesting in any season. Here you can learn which evergreen shrubs are currently popular and how you can use these hedge plants in your garden.

You want to plant a hedge in your garden? There is so much choice in hedge plants that it is easy to lose track. Which plants are suitable for a hedge? And what else should you pay attention to? Here you can get tips from a professional. This is what you need to consider when

Many people associate autumn with bare trees, shrubs and gardens. Evergreen hedge plants retain their leaves in the fall. However, deciduous hedge plants in autumn can also look very beautiful. Some hedge plants are even most beautiful at this time of year. Others have benefits later in the year, which we would like to list