Hedge Plants For Problematic Areas

Some gardens have such good soil that almost any plant can grow on it; other gardens have a less favorable location. Do you have a garden where it is proving difficult to keep plants thriving healthily or even alive? Then you should take a look at these hedge plants for problematic areas. Contents1 Polluted air?

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How Far Can I Cut Back A Hedge?

On our site there are many tips on how to care for a garden. For example, we often mention that annual pruning is important for most plants and which plants need more or less water, sunlight or attention. But what to do if the hedge has gone wild? You can read about that here. Rigorous

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What Is The Ideal Hedge Plant?

Some hedge plants are more popular than other varieties, but does that make them better than other varieties? Are there actually hedge plants that are ideal? Each plant is different and thus has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, each according to the needs of the plant. So it’s up to the needs of a

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How To Grow Tree Spinach

Tree spinach (Chenopodium giganteum), also called giant goosefoot, is quite an interesting leafy vegetable and suitable for any kitchen garden. I tested its cultivation at my place and almost made the mistake of discarding it as unprofitable, because the young plants were infested with aphids in the first spring and looked a bit more puny

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Can Roses Be Used As A Hedge?

Many people immediately think of a hedge as a property boundary. Conifers, such as the yew or thuja, are especially well known as hedge plants, although a tall evergreen hedge on often think of the cherry laurel. However, there are many different varieties of hedges that can be used for different purposes. Today we want

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Root Ball: The Pros And Cons

Root Ball: The Pros And Cons

So today, we’ll take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of hedge plants with a root ball. Contents1 Easy to plant2 Hardly any damage3 Relatively inexpensive4 Large hedge plants are much heavier Easy to plant Hedge plants with a root ball are relatively practical and easy to plant, which is, of course, the

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Is A Thuja Winter Hardy?

Wintergreen hedge plants and hardy hedge plants are not necessarily the same thing. The fact that hedge plants retain their green foliage all year round does not automatically mean that they can cope with all winter temperatures. Conifers are generally quite cold hardy, but if you choose a Thuja hedge, you should be sure that

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The Most Beautiful Winter Bloomers

The Most Beautiful Winter Bloomers

In general, plants need sunlight and warmth to thrive. Winter is therefore the season when most hedge plants go dormant. Therefore, there are not many hedge plants that bloom in winter. But there are. Many people need spring feelings, especially during the coldest days of the year, and a flowering hedge can help. There are

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Is Portuguese Laurel A Good Hedge?

Until recently, to create a cherry laurel hedge, gardeners preferred to plant a specific variety of cherry laurel in the garden. However, in recent years, the Portuguese cherry laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) has become increasingly popular. It is a different plant variety, but for use in hedges, the benefits of Portuguese Cherry Laurel are very

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Are Native Hedge Plants More Hardy?

Are Native Hedge Plants More Hardy?

Native hedge plants originate from our latitudes and have survived the unpredictability of our climate for centuries. Many of our customers ask: Are native hedge plants more hardy than exotic species? The simplest answer: no. There are exotic hedge plants that do very well with our winters, and conversely, there are native species that have

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Can You Move A Compost Pile?

To maintain a compost or to build it up and move it, that is for many the horror work in the garden par excellence. In fact, when we do this work in the summer in the sweltering heat. But with a few tricks you can make it much easier to work on the compost pile.

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Mixed Cropping And Crop Rotation: What Gardeners Should Know

Mixed cropping and crop rotation have proven their worth in agriculture since the Middle Ages. You can also use these principles in your vegetable garden to create optimal growing conditions for your vegetables. Why should you consider crop rotation and mixed cropping when growing vegetables?Different vegetables require different and different amounts of nutrients. In turn,

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How To Block Out Neighbours View

What could be better than enjoying a beautiful day in your own garden? However, many garden owners feel disturbed by the curious glances of neighbors and passers-by. Therefore, they want to make their property as opaque as possible with a privacy fence. We will show you what options are available and what factors you should

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Stop Dog Pooping On My Lawn

The garden is a paradise for dogs. But many not only let the sun shine on their fur, but also dig, dig or do their business in the vegetable patch. Dog owners are often in despair and wonder how they can train their four-legged friend to be garden-friendly. With patience and consistency, this is possible.

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