Hedges

The fact that conifers can grow old is only one advantage when it comes to conifers. There are conifers that can live for centuries, and they will accompany you through your life. However, if conifers grow freely, then they can live even longer than a thousand years. Therefore, it is interesting to take a closer […]

Have you just moved and do not want to wait long for a pretty hedge in the garden? Does your garden need a new hedge, but do you think that ready-made hedges are too expensive? Then select fast-growing hedge plants. The result may take a little time compared to prefabricated hedges, but the wait will

Privet has been a popular hedge plant in European gardens for years. This is not surprising: this versatile hedge plant fits well with very different types of gardens. We are therefore happy to give you 6 good greens why you should select a privet hedge. Have you already decided? Then you can immediately order the

Cherry laurel is one of the hedge plants from our assortment, which is especially often planted in our gardens. By the way, it is also known as laurel cherry or Prunus laurocerasus. This great popularity, of course, has good reasons, so we will gladly inform you about the reasons why the cherry laurel is so

Do you have a slightly smaller garden? Then the choice of suitable hedge plants is somewhat limited, but even then there are still plenty, pretty options that you can plant in your garden, for example, the Thuja . This conifer is often used as a hedge plant, but there are other ways the thuja can

Cherry laurel is a wonderful hedge plant that will give your garden a luxurious look. This evergreen shrub is known for having glossy leaves and a robust presence. In addition, most cherry laurel varieties have a fairly fast growth rate, which already creates an opaque hedge very quickly. So it’s no surprise that the cherry

When we think of autumn, we think of decay because life retreats during this season. Autumn is therefore also the end of the growing season. We also retreat more and more then and therefore are not so often in the garden. You could almost think that our garden and our plants are in a stand-by

When you think of plants in winter, you probably often think of bare, colorless branches. Although this idea fits many plants, there are still plenty of plants that look their best, especially in winter. Think of hedge plants that show their flowers or produce dainty berries in the winter. Winter stays cold, while these hedge

The cherry laurel is a particularly popular hedge plant here in Europe. This is not surprising, because the cherry laurel, sometimes called laurel cherry, as a hedge plant has many good qualities. This is because it is a handsome plant with large, evergreen leaves. The cherry laurel grows quite tall and quite wide, which allows

There are many different types of gardens. Some gardens are large and landscaped, others are smaller and more simple in design. Today’s blog is about gardens that are waterfront. What hedge plants fit well in these gardens? Garden on a canal The majority of waterfront gardens border a canal. The canal behind the garden offers

You have decided to change your garden fundamentally or you have bought a new house with a garden? Then it’s time to make a good design plan for the garden. There are different hedge plants for each type of garden. In this blog we will focus on hedge plants for a modern garden. What does

Ask garden owners about the ideal color for their hedge plants, and the answer is often “green”. However, green is not the only leaf color that can make a beautiful hedge. There are several hedge plants with bi-colored leaves. Such hedge plants often give the garden a lively look also because the second leaf color

A hedge can have different shapes. Nevertheless, the idea that most people have of a hedge is a formal, dense hedge that marks the border of your garden like a kind of green wall. Therefore, many gardeners also ask us: how do I get a dense hedge? We are happy to give you some tips

If you are looking for a privacy hedge, deciduous hedge plants are usually the first plants out of the question. After all, these hedge plants don’t have leaves on their branches in the winter and therefore offer less protection from prying eyes than evergreen hedge plants. For some garden owners, this is not a problem,

Not all hedge plants grow at the same rate. The fast-growing hedge plants quickly form a hedge that protects against unwanted glances but usually requires a lot of pruning. Those who are not so skilled with pruners prefer to use hedge plants that grow more slowly, but in this case, a tall hedge often takes

Keeping a cherry laurel hedge (Prunus laurocerasus) narrow and well-maintained involves regular pruning and some specific techniques. Cherry laurel is a popular hedge plant known for its dense, glossy foliage and quick growth. To maintain a narrow and attractive cherry laurel hedge, follow these steps: 1. Regular Pruning: 2. Choose the Right Tools: 3. Establish

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

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

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

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. Polluted air? Choose

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! Popular poisonous hedge plants When you hear

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

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

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. What kind of hedge can form privet? Privet is a

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

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