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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yes, you can create a hedge with ivy (Hedera). Ivy is a versatile and attractive plant that can be used to form a dense, evergreen hedge. However, there are some important considerations and steps to keep in mind when using…
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…
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…
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…
Yes, you can use rhododendrons as hedge plants, and they can make for a beautiful and vibrant hedge. Rhododendrons are known for their attractive, evergreen foliage and stunning, showy blooms, making them a popular choice for ornamental hedges. Here’s what…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
But what makes plants good hedge plants? And what criteria do we use to select our hedge plants? We would like to give you an insight into the selection process so that you know why the hedge plants in our…
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…
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…
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…
Autumn is not necessarily the season when you think about your hedge plants. Yet you can do a lot for your hedge plants even in the fall. Work on your hedge is especially interesting in the fall. Not all hedge…
You have made your choice and bought hedge plants that perfectly fit your garden. You have received from us the delivery times. Now you just need to make sure that your garden is well prepared for a new hedge. It…
People often complain that conifers grow too fast to keep growth well in check. In fact, if you have little time to invest in maintenance, most conifers are not the best choice. On the other hand, conifers will usually give…
When thinking of hedge plants, many automatically think of conifers. As hedge plants, conifers have many good qualities that are especially beneficial in winter. Green even in winter: conifers as a hedge. Now that it’s getting colder, conifers really catch…
With a mixed hedge you can make your garden concept more surprising than with a specific hedge plant variety. You can then combine foliage colors or plant different flowering hedge plants in a jumble to have the most colorful garden…
