If you like a hedge, some people sometimes itch to widen it or even add a second hedge to the garden. There are several ways to approach such a project. For example, you can buy new plants, sow them, or try taking cuttings from existing plants. Which method suits your hedge, the time of year […]
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The cherry laurel is a relatively easy hedge plant to maintain. It is a hardy hedge plant that can grow in almost any location and usually requires little attention. However, there are definitely mistakes that are made when caring for a cherry laurel hedge. In this blog post you will read how to avoid these
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Cherry laurel hedges are popular mainly because of their decorative leaves. The main thing here is the shine of the leaves, which is particularly appreciated by many garden owners from all over the world. The leaves of various cherry laurel varieties and the leaves of Portuguese cherry laurel have an elongated oval shape, but there
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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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In the properties of our hedge plants is sometimes written that the corresponding plant or part of the plant is poisonous. This may sound very scary, but in fact quite a lot of plants are poisonous. So the question is: are poisonous hedge plants dangerous? Let’s find out! Contents1 Popular poisonous hedge plants2 When is
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Hornbeam is a very popular hedge plant throughout Europe. This tree is so suitable as a hedge plant that this has even become part of its name. In this blog we talk about the versatility of the hornbeam: where it can grow and for what hedges it is suitable. The hornbeam grows almost everywhere It
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It’s spring and that means pruning season has begun for most hedge plants. To keep your hedge in good shape, it is advisable to cut it back at least once before summer begins in mid-June. What garden tools are suitable for cutting back a hedge? You can find out here. Pruning conifer hedges Conifers are
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How to choose hedge plants to combine? When choosing different hedge plants to plant next to each other, we usually look at the overall effect the plants will have next to each other. Some plants go well together others look very similar and therefore go well together. For example, we pay close attention to the
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It’s spring and although the weather still alternates between winter showers and summer days, it’s already noticeable in the gardens that the warm season is coming again. It’s time for a close-up of one of our most beautiful spring bloomers: the rhododendron. Green in winter, colorful in spring Rhododendron is a beautiful, flowering hedge plant
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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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People plant hedges for a variety of reasons. Often garden lovers are looking for a way to add more greenery to their garden while keeping prying eyes away. Low hedges are often used to delineate patios and borders. What hedge plants are suitable for low hedges? Formal low hedges The best known hedge plant for
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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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Gardening is quite a wonderful hobby. There is nothing better to spend the first warm day of spring among the flowers and plants in the garden? However, this is not quite optimal, because pruning is best done in rainy weather. But why is it actually so? Water is good for the plants Everyone knows that
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Most people immediately think of a hedge plant as a tall, green and full plant that keeps prying eyes out of the garden and replaces the fence. While this is the function of the hedge, the plant itself does not have to be so tall and wide. There are several climbing plants that are suitable
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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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Privet is often used as a formal hedge plant, but it’s actually a particularly versatile hedge plant that’s also great for creating informal hedges that have more of a playful feel. In this blog, therefore, we take a closer look at the various options for a flowering privet hedge. Contents1 How and when blooms privet?2
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You have certainly heard of these plants: the yew, boxwood, cherry laurel and beech, to name just a few examples. In this blog, we will deal with a plant that is also one of them. Therefore, learn more about the care of your privet here. Contents1 What kind of hedge can form privet?2 How should
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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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Choosing hedge plants that can thrive in both wet and dry summer weather can be a bit challenging, as these conditions often require different types of plants. However, there are some versatile hedge plants that can tolerate a wide range of moisture levels. Here are a few options for hedge plants that can adapt to
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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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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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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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Many plants prefer a soil that is relatively warm. Their roots can develop more easily in it. If your plants are outside, it may be difficult to find such conditions in winter. Certainly not all hedge plants are immediately damaged by frost, but moderately hardy hedge plants or lower than normal winter temperatures may require
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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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Even particularly high-quality hedge plants are best planted in the ground as soon as possible after delivery. Plants naturally grow best in the soil, where the roots are surrounded by many soil nutrients. If plants do not grow in the soil for an extended period of time, then they can suffer damage as a result,
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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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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 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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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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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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