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An overview of fast-growing perennial shrubs for hedges in the country. Perennial fast-growing hedge: evergreen crops and features of their care What is the name of the hedge plant

If you decide to make such a decoration in your yard, then you need to decide on the goals of the fence, its location relative to the sun and other factors, as well as its shape. After all, it can be free and grow in all directions. And there is one that needs to be formed, cut and adjusted to certain sizes. Therefore, it is important to choose the right type of plant that will perfectly cope with all your requirements.

Kalinolistny vesicle

This bush has excellent characteristics for those who want to green up their site as soon as possible. disease resistant, tolerates freezing winters well and most importantly these hedge plants are fast growing. grows in all directions at once. Its branches are densely covered with foliage, which looks like maple leaves, as well as currants and viburnum. The leaves have a very beautiful and unusual texture. In late June and early July, the plant blooms. Its inflorescences are umbrellas of many small flowers that densely fill the already dense branches.

Did you know? In one year, the plant lengthens its branches by 40 cm.

The shape of the crown can be formed independently or let it grow in all directions. Standard bush has round shape. Some landscape designers form fountains or square low fences. The height of the bush and its width - up to 3 meters.
Pruning the plant should be carried out regularly, ridding it of inside growing, dry and diseased branches.

The best time for this is the end of autumn or the beginning of spring, when severe frosts have already subsided. It is important to do this at a time when the juices along the branches have not yet gained their usual warm season speeds. Then you won't damage your plant. It is preferable to create a bush shape in the spring.
It is worth noting the variety of varieties. They are fundamentally different from each other due to foliage color. She may be:

• purple, which can change to red in the autumn ("Diabolo", "Little Devil", "Coppertina");
• yellow with a golden sheen ("Darts Gold", "Luteus");
• the sheet has two colors at once: gold and burgundy ("Center Glow").

There is also a dwarf variety "Nana", which is painted in juicy green color and decorated with bright white flowers.

thuja

• European and Giralda are distinguished by the highest resistance to frost;
• the greenest has the largest flowers, but does not tolerate winter well and is suitable for the southern regions;
• oval-leaved;
• drooping;
• average hibernates without loss.

Important! Fertilizers are important for forcing: organic fertilizers are applied in the fall, mineral fertilizers in the spring. And also - pruning, which is carried out every year. Without these actions, the bush becomes very weak.

Privet

• "Kobold" - a spherical bush no higher than 30 cm with bright green leaves that turn yellow-orange by autumn;
• "Baguette" - a round shape, not higher than 40 cm, has red leaves, which, when grown in the sun, cast brown, and green in the shade;
• "Admiration" - grows into a ball with a diameter of 50 cm and has a unique foliage that is purple inside and has a light border around the edges;
• "Hurry Gold" - a dense golden crown that turns pink in autumn;
• "Atropurpurea Nana" - a purple-red bush, up to 60 cm high, 1 m wide;
• "Green Carpet" - does not grow above 50 cm and has light green foliage in a rounded crown.

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In the country is a good alternative to the usual fence. In addition to the fact that the green screen perfectly protects the site from uninvited guests, it simply attracts admiring glances with its lively beauty, enriching everything around it not only with natural aesthetics, but also with fresh air. How beautiful and durable a living fence will be directly depends on the correct choice of plants for it.

What plants are suitable for hedges

When choosing plants for planting on your site as a green fence, it is best to rely not only on taste preferences or a comparison of the whimsicality of individual species. The correct guideline in this matter is the degree of resistance of the selected plant to the climatic conditions of your area. Let's consider three main regions of Russia, which include key natural factors influencing the growth of "street" plants.

Living fence in the Moscow region

There are many types of plants for planting in the Moscow region, it remains to decide what height you prefer the fence.

green walls

For those who have decided to literally isolate themselves from the outside world and surround themselves with an impregnable fence more than 2 meters high, you need to pay attention to the plant species described below.

Spruce Serbian is an excellent evergreen tree for making tall hedges. It can reach a height of up to 5 m. The crown diameter of an adult tree is about 8 m. This type of spruce is completely unpretentious and does not need a haircut. The needles have a rich, shiny dark green color. The variety endures winter frosts and grows well in urban conditions.

Serbian spruce is a whole group of spruce varieties with a radically different appearance. The photo shows a miniature variety of Serbian spruce - Karel.

Fruit trees, namely the Nedzvedsky Apple Tree looks good on any site due to its peculiar crown, the color of which is rich green on top and purple below. The apple tree is especially beautiful during flowering. It has lush purple flowers. This variety bears fruit abundantly with small red apples. The tree is low, rare specimens reach a height of 8 m. But it is distinguished by a high growth rate, life expectancy, unpretentiousness and good resistance to diseases, pests and frost.

It is a cone tree, reaching a height in the fence of 4 m, and in free planting up to 20 m. With sufficient watering per year, the thuja crown grows no more than 10 cm wide, and an average of 30 cm in height. This is a tree with a cone-shaped crown is widespread in landscape design because of its rich bright green color and unpretentiousness. If you want to grow a branchy coniferous plant, then regular pruning will contribute to this.

Thuja western "Brabant" lends itself well to a haircut. The photo shows a fairly free version of the hedge from this thuja, but it allows you to set even clearer forms.

Hornbeam has a lot of species that are successfully used in landscape design. But the most popular and more suitable for the Moscow region is the common hornbeam. It not only creates an impenetrable hedge, but also perfectly protects the site from noise and dust. It is this variety that is unpretentious, easy to mold and resistant to winter conditions. In addition, the common hornbeam is not susceptible to disease and is resistant to the vital activity of pests.

An example of a creative green hornbeam sculpture.

Hawthorn- This is a traditional plant in Russia, used as a hedge. The most commonly used species is Prickly, which has powerful spikes and an oval crown. The plant reaches a height of 5 meters. The variety blooms in May with five-petalled white or pink flowers, while the fruits ripen in late September and have a purple color with yellow flesh.

An example of a tall hawthorn hedge.

hawthorn. This variety is very much appreciated in landscape design for its dark dense greenery, delicate white inflorescences and long spines (up to 1.5 cm). It can grow up to 8 m. It got its unusual name due to dark fruits with green flesh. Begins to bear fruit at the age of 9 years.

low hedges

Suitable for creating a small green fence any varieties. They are equally unpretentious and resistant to any climatic conditions. With its decorative qualities stands out barberry Thunberg. Its small leaves can have a different color: yellow, red, pink and even brown. Another feature is not susceptibility to fungal diseases. But this variety belongs to slow-growing shrubs with inedible fruits, reaching a maximum height of 1.5 m.

Thunberg barberry hedge

It is an unpretentious shrub growing from 2 to 4 m. Its leaves are distinguished by an oblong shape, a brilliant dark green color. Flowering begins in early July with small creamy flowers with a pleasant aroma. The fruits ripen at the end of September and acquire a small size and a glossy black color. In the common people they are called as wolfberry. Privet is easy to mold, but also looks good when grown wild.

A living fence made of common privet.

Thuja Western, one of the varieties of which is described above, has high decorative qualities. For hedges, you can use not only the type of Brabant. But also, for example, Smaragd. Reaches a height of no more than 2 meters and is well processed. This variety of thuja belongs to evergreens with a neat bright green crown. It perfectly tolerates winter and many plant diseases.

Decorative living borders

To create a small hedge up to 1 meter high, perfect Alpine currant. It tolerates cold and wind well, but does not like high temperatures. If you are looking for what is better to make garden figurines of varying complexity, then this particular variety of currant is perfect for this. You can find subspecies with small green or large yellowish serrated foliage.

Attention! Alpine currants are susceptible to aphids, rust, and spider mites, so they must be sprayed with a fungicide and insecticide. This shrub should also be systematically fertilized in spring and autumn, and the affected branches should also be carefully removed.

It is a beautiful shrub with a lush crown and delicate flowers of various colors. The most common are white and pink. This is a very heat-loving plant, so it should be planted in areas well lit by the sun and protected from the wind at a distance of about 2 m from each other. She also does not like waterlogging, so in September they stop watering her altogether. Deutia loves fertilized soil, but it is best to feed it during the flowering period.

In the photo - graceful action ‘Nikko’

Spirea Japanese is a slow-growing shrub, no more than 60 cm high. But it is distinguished by a lush dark green crown 1.5 meters in diameter and lush red-pink flowering, which occurs in July for no more than 45 days. The shrub is quite resistant to frost and tolerant of growing in the shade.

Japanese Spiraea Double Pink

Known for its beautiful flowering of lush inflorescences of soft cream color. It has been going on for over two months. The height of the hydrangea is not more than 1 m, but it has a very lush crown and large leaves of rich green color. Quite unpretentious and winter-hardy. However, it is susceptible to disease.

Living fence in central Russia

Central Russia has a very harsh climate, so it is better to choose plants for hedges that are unpretentious and resistant to harsh weather conditions.

High fences

In addition to Western thuja, this area grows well Spruce Plain and Blue. Both of these species are highly resistant to frost and winds. The first species is distinguished by a cone-shaped crown, reaching a height of more than 5 m and sickle-shaped needles. Prickly or Blue spruce is known for the interesting color of the needles: from bright blue to bluish-green. Does not tolerate too fertile soil and a large layer of snow on the branches.

blue spruce hedge

Red cedar very similar to a coniferous tree, but differs in small needles - no more than 2 mm. It has a pyramidal and dense crown, which thins out over time in a solid planting. But you can fix this by planting shade-loving herbs.

medium height hedge

In such a climatic region, they take root perfectly. any kind of barberry, blackberry, raspberry, hawthorn and spirea. Growing especially well juniper Cossack, which is a shrub, the height of which reaches no more than 1.5 meters. It is usually used in solitary plantings.

A "wild style" bramble hedge, but the bushes can look pretty neat.

Or as it is often erroneously called jasmine, it is a lush, deciduous shrub with delicate white, cream or pale pink flowers with aromas of varying intensity. Leaves are small and light green in color. This is a fairly winter-hardy shrub with a powerful root system, although it loves sunny places for planting.

"Curly" hedge

Grapes Maiden presents with lush, densely green foliage of a bizarre shape, turning from bright red to lemon yellow in autumn. It is very unpretentious, but is able to fill a huge area with its sprouts. For those who do not know how to make a hedge with their own hands or create it for the first time, then parthenocissus is a great solution.

Five-leafed parthenocissus ‘Veitch Boskoop’

Creates a beautiful decorative vine ivy. He is able to decorate any fence and structure. It belongs to slow-growing and shade-tolerant plants, requiring fertile soils. There are many species that are equally resistant to harsh weather conditions, but differ in the shape and color of foliage and inflorescences.

hedgerow in siberia

Siberia is rich in all sorts of vegetation, but not much of it is suitable for hedges.

Medium and high railings

Apart from barberry, hawthorn and all kinds of conifers thrives in harsh terrain chokeberry, characterized by high resistance to winds and frosts. The dense crown consists of small glossy dense green leaves, turning crimson in autumn. The height of the tree can exceed two meters.

Derain white very unpretentious and tall plant. Its leaves are light green with a white edge. Due to its simplicity and susceptibility to light shearing, it is widely distributed in the northern part of Russia.

climbing plants

Parthenocissus is well known in the northern area. But its popularity does not overshadow such a plant as. They are lush with beautiful flowers of various colors. This is a fast-growing and very unpretentious bindweed that gets along with any plants.

It is a great interior decoration. Its shoots die off in the cold period, but grow back very quickly in the spring. The plant is distinguished by large and dark green leaves, densely covering any structure.

Actinidia kolomikta stands out for its high density of vegetation. Its shade may vary depending on age. In the warm period, it blooms with small white flowers for about three weeks. In winter, the shoots die off, so actinidia must be cut off in the spring.

Actinidia kolomikta

The choice of seedlings for planting hedges is huge, the main thing is to determine which plants are suitable for your climate zone.

About suitable plants in the video

A detailed story about the crops from which you can make a hedge, in the program "TeleDom".

Any backyard territory requires a lot of time and effort to take care of it. The most important task facing the owner of his site is its competent and beautiful. In this case, a perennial fast-growing hedge will help you. Evergreen vegetation is a great way to decorate the territory and draw its borders.

Such a design, of course, will take a lot of time and effort, but the result is worth it. You can form a similar decor from trees, climbing crops and shrubs. If you still do not know which plants you want to plant, then our review will help you make the right decision.

There are many benefits to a perennial fast growing hedge. Evergreen crops will help create a gorgeous garden in your backyard. After all, luxurious greenery is not only a wonderful decoration, but also excellent protection from dust, weather conditions and prying eyes. In addition, beautiful shrubs are also clean air in the area.

Also, deciduous varieties are often used for living fences. These include shrubs such as sea buckthorn, barberry or hawthorn, as well as trees: birch, mountain ash or beech. In winter, they lose their leaves and may appear rare.

Perennials include both trees and shrubs. A fence of them has been created and formed for more than one year. For annuals, special supports are required. They are good for decorating all kinds of artificial ones. In winter, such crops die. Such plants include sweet peas, climbing varieties of beans and kobe.

So, what other advantages does a hedge have:

• plant fences have a high density and cover the area well from view;
• vegetation attracts beneficial insects during periods of pollination;
• no need to wait too long for the plants to grow;
• thorny bushes will become a natural barrier from strangers;
• a large selection of beautifully flowering plants that will be a wonderful decor for the entire site.

When choosing such an unusual hedge, it is important to consider that plants require special care. They will need a haircut, and a variety of top dressing.

The group of evergreens should include junipers, conifers, cypresses, deciduous trees such as boxwood or holly. The advantage of such crops is their ability to maintain decorativeness all year round.

Such fences can have different heights. Low grow no more than a meter. Medium hedges grow up to one and a half meters, and high ones up to two.

Hedges may differ in the way they are formed. For example, free-growing crops do not require complex care. If you choose the right combination of plants, you get a completely natural hedge that does not require regular pruning. But such plantings also have disadvantages. They need to be chosen especially carefully, and they also need a lot of space, as they can spread out a lot.

Formed ornamental plants look exquisite. With the shaping procedure, you can give them any shape. In this case, it is important to choose cultures that are able to maintain the created shape for a long time, and are also easily tolerated.

For your information! Fast growing fences can be fully formed in a couple of years. But since these crops grow very quickly, they need frequent pruning to create the desired shape.

Do-it-yourself hedge in the country: which plants are better to use

To make a perennial, fast-growing hedge, a variety of evergreens will do. Small trees are also used. When choosing plants, decide in advance what result you want. You can make a fence for the garden from shrubs of one particular type. For this, hawthorn, cotoneaster or barberry are suitable.

Mixed fences also look good. In this case, different types of shrubs and trees are used.

Evergreen shrubs retain their decorative appearance throughout the year. For example, conifers will look bright even in winter in the middle of snow. Importantly, such cultures are unpretentious in care. Just keep in mind that some types of conifers grow better in the shade, and there are species that are better adapted to the sun's rays. Remember that such crops should not be grown on clay soils or with a close passage of groundwater.

When choosing crops, consider the intensity of their growth. Slow-growing crops do not require constant pruning. An important point is the height of the plants. A low fence will be made from boxwood, Japanese spirea or gooseberries. If you need a fence up to three meters high, then you can consider options such as juniper, lilac or thuja.

Deciduous plants are able to reach the required size in the first year. In this case, remember the following points:

• vegetation can grow in different ways, so it needs to be specially formed;
• if the cultures are climbing, then it is important to take care that they do not grow far. After all, they can become a threat to yours;
• a practical option is planting fruit-bearing varieties;
• plants with thorns can become additional protection.

When choosing the right crops, consider the type of terrain, soil and climatic features. Also, learn how the plants will get along with each other.

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For your information! Before you start building your fast growing fence, sketch out your crop placement plan. When using a mixed fence, it is necessary to correctly distribute different varieties of trees and bushes.

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Hedge crops: photos and names of fast-growing plants

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most interesting seedlings that are recommended as fences. Our review presents a variety of photos and names of fast-growing trees and shrubs for summer cottages, from which you can select the best options.

Barberry: planting and plant care

Growing a barberry fence requires special care. With the right restriction, this plant will actively grow in a suitable direction, and with its spines will protect the territory from strangers. To achieve a dense planting, place the bushes at a distance in 20 cm increments. You can try landing in a staggered arrangement.

Such a culture will acquire a luxurious look with proper knowledge. Here are the features of care and pruning:

• in the first year, shoots are cut from the sides. In this case, 2-3 central branches should be left;
• in the second season, you need to trim by a third before bud break;
• during growth, mulching is necessary. The height of adult crops is about one and a half meters;
• shaping is done by pruning branches.

The advantage of culture are flowering. The flowers are not only beautiful, but also smell good. Decorative effect is preserved in autumn, and in winter the leaves fall off.

For your information! It is better to plant barberry in the spring, but if it is impossible otherwise, then it is possible in the fall. It negatively relates to the increased level of soil acidity. During hot periods, the plant should be watered once a week, but without splashing on the foliage.

Herbaceous culture is periwinkle, which has a different number of colors. Flowering occurs in spring and is most often blue, pinkish or purple.

It is important to know the features of planting and caring for periwinkle in the open field. You can plant a seedling at any time of the year. It can be late autumn, spring time or summer time in cloudy weather. Culture remarkably takes root both in the illuminated areas and in the shade. This plant does not need constant watering, only in severe drought. Periwinkle can develop independently. It does not overgrow with weeds.

Important! To create a beautiful shape, trim after the flowering period.

Euonymus: planting and planting care

Euonymus is not only shrubs, but also trees. But for a live fence it is better to choose bushes. This crop is valued for its beautiful leaf colors, which can include orange, red, yellow, and purple hues.

The plant is fruitful, but its fruits cannot be eaten, as they are poisonous. But as a decoration they fit wonderfully. Care is not that difficult. Euonymus requires pruning and timely removal of damaged and dried branches. This plant is suitable for forming fences. In this case, it turns out to create a variety of interesting configurations.

Important! The plant can not be watered, but young shoots are extremely unstable to cold weather. Therefore, when frosts, they should be covered.

Privet: hedge for the garden

Privet is of different types. There are evergreen and deciduous varieties. Planting can bloom, but only at the beginning of summer and only a month. This option is more recommended for the southern regions, as it does not have high frost resistance. In frost, the branches are severely frosted over.

Mature bushes do not grow more than two meters in height. There are varieties up to a meter suitable for forming borders. The plant is unpretentious in care and drought-resistant. In addition, it takes root in the shade.

Important! When the bush takes root, you need to cut off the top a little. This will keep the shrub from growing upwards and make it denser.

Hawthorn hedge: growing secrets

Hawthorn is a wonderful plant that has useful fruits. But the plant will begin to bear fruit only 6-7 years after planting. Many varieties of this crop are suitable for growing in the most difficult climatic conditions. The advantages of culture include the presence of thorns, which allow you to protect the territory from intruders. The branches of the plant are covered with thorns, and large leaves can grow up to 12 cm. During flowering, white flowers appear that turn into pear-shaped fruits.

This plant does not require complex care. Here are the main nuances of care that you need to know about:

• watering should be done once a month if the summer is normal and 3-4 times if it is dry;
• cut the bush to make the necessary shape;
• suitable planting height is about 4-5 meters.

Hawthorn is best planted in areas well lit by sunlight. The best time for planting is spring. It is possible to form and cut a shrub in the fourth year of growth.

Hawthorn ripens throughout the autumn period and before the onset of cold weather. In gardening, terry varieties are often used, the buds of which are somewhat similar to roses. There are also tall varieties. These include the Siberian hawthorn, reaching a height of six meters.

For your information! When creating a living fence, choose 3-5 year old bushes that have a good survival rate. To destroy harmful microorganisms, add a weak solution of potassium permanganate to the well.

Spruce hedge features

Spruce crops are in particular demand due to their ability to stay green throughout the year. At spruce it is worth noting the following advantages:

• closes the territory from strangers throughout the year;
• purifies the air and helps eliminate unpleasant odors;
• protects the territory from dust and snow drifts;
• has resistance to various diseases;
• a tree should rarely be formed.

When forming a hedge in 1 row, plant a plant with an interval of 1 meter. If a multi-row scheme is used, then trees can be planted in a checkerboard pattern with a distance of a meter. Or linear. In this case, the plants are planted against each other.

Important! Spruces do not do well in dry soils and prefer humid climates.

Honeysuckle honeysuckle: hedge photo, planting and caring for the plant

For plantings of honeysuckle, you can use different types of plants with different flowering times. Shoots can grow up to two meters in height. Honeysuckle does not require special watering and too fertile soils, but partial shade is important for it. Bright sunlight is detrimental to her. The advantages of culture include resistance to frost. In the first year, a wall with gaps may grow, which will bloom over time. thrive on trellis fences. These varieties are best planted at intervals of a meter. And the distance between the bushes should be at least 60 cm.

A variety of honeysuckle is similar to a liana. It can grow up to 6 meters. This culture blooms in spring and early summer. To create a high-quality fence for a plant, you will need special supports. Dry and clay soils are not suitable for cultivation. Care must necessarily include weeding, watering and pruning to form bushes.

Helpful information! Edible varieties of honeysuckle can also be planted. Its berries are not only very tasty, but also healthy. But the fruits of the honeysuckle variety are poisonous and should not be eaten.

Willow: creating a hedge

The simplest option is to create a willow fence. This tree has an excellent survival rate. It can take root even from twigs. You can plant a twig in moist soil, and it will settle down remarkably and take root. The tree does not require serious maintenance, but it is important to monitor the timely pruning, as well as to stop its growth.

This culture is known for a significant growth rate, which requires some control. For the strength of the fence, you can use wire to attach the tree to the supports.

Campsis grandiflora: planting and plant care

Campsis is a perennial vine. This is an unpretentious culture that even a novice gardener can handle. Two types of plants can be used:

• rooting kampsis is able to braid a large surface area, and is also more resistant to cold;
• the large-flowered species is known for its showy flowers and its size. For it, it is necessary to mount special supports. It is more suitable for warm regions.

If you do not control the growth of the plant, then it can stretch up to 15 m. Therefore, it is so important to form a fence. Bushes should be planted at a distance of a meter and it is better if they are sunny areas. Proper care involves sufficient watering. Fertilizers are not required, but recommended. From July to September, the culture blooms in red, yellow and orange flowers.

For your information! In the first year, only beautiful carved leaves will appear, and flowering should be expected only in the next season.

Brilliant cotoneaster: hedge photo

Cotoneaster makes an excellent barrier. It is evergreen and deciduous. The culture is famous for its shiny leaves. To grow a good fence, you need to familiarize yourself with the conditions for planting and caring for a brilliant cotoneaster. This crop can grow well both in the shade and in sunny areas. In addition, cotoneaster is resistant to frost. It can reach a height of up to two meters. Remarkably grows in three years.

Seedlings must be placed at a distance of half a meter. Cotoneaster refers to drought-resistant crops. Even in summer, it is enough to water it no more than once a month.

By the way, this variety of cotoneaster does not have edible fruits.

For your information! Cotoneaster will take on a beautiful appearance only if it is trimmed correctly. It should be carried out in the spring, until the buds open.

Cypress lawson columnaris: the secrets of growing

Cypress is a beautiful coniferous plant. When landing it is important to choose the right place. It is best if it is a site with a close location of the water source. This culture prefers moist conditions. Also, the landing site must be protected from gusts of wind.

In summer, the tree needs to be watered with 8-10 liters of water. It is also necessary to spray the foliage. It is required for seedlings and top dressing at least once a month. In this case, organic and mineral are used.

For your information! To create the necessary shape, you need to perform a shaping pruning. At the same time, dry branches should also be removed.

Cupressocyparis Leylanda: an interesting use of trees

This evergreen culture can grow up to 20 m. The crown of trees has a symmetrical appearance and is dense. Cupressocyparis Leylanda is a fast-growing plant, it adds up to one and a half meters in a year. It can also be grown in shady areas. It develops remarkably in moderate humidity and fertile soil. The acidity level for this tree is minimal. In dry weather, young seedlings need watering, and at any other time, natural precipitation is sufficient.

Landing in open ground is carried out only after the seedlings acquire a sufficiently powerful root system.

Lavrovishnya: photo and description of the hedge

A fast-growing hedge of cherry laurel is popular. Plant height varies from 2 to 6 meters. With proper care, a rapid increase in green mass is observed.

Seedlings are planted in mid-autumn, when the soil is well moistened. Laurel cherry officinalis is in great demand among gardeners. This plant has very beautiful flowers. The inflorescence can be up to 12 cm long and consists of many small flowers, which allows you to give the fence a luxurious look.

Laurel cherry is a fairly hardy plant. It can survive severe frosts. In addition, this culture is shade-tolerant, but it needs moisture regularly. If the soil is dry for a long time, the plant will stop flowering and fruiting.

Hedges require pruning a couple of times a year. After planting seedlings, the first pruning is done the following summer.

Holly: photo of culture and planting rules

Holly is a shrub with dark green foliage. Moreover, the leaves are quite prickly, which allows you to create a fence with good protection. Such a culture is unpretentious to care for. It can grow well in both sunny and shady conditions.

If well-formed seedlings are planted in the ground, then in 4-5 years a wonderful hedge will turn out from the bushes. When landing, it is important to observe a gap of at least 60 cm.

For your information! Landing can be done twice a year. Suitable time in spring in April and in autumn from October to November. And pruning is done in the middle of summer.

Balsam fir: description and subtleties of care

The balsamic variety is distinguished by fragrant and soft needles. The tree has a conical shape. At the same time, the branches below grow in a perpendicular direction from the ground, and the upper ones are slightly raised. The tree can grow up to 20-25 meters. This crop is demanding on the structure of the soil and its moisture content.

The plant thrives in shady areas. It will develop intensively if there is a body of water nearby. Soil rich in micronutrients is especially suitable. Do not allow stagnant water for this crop. When planting, you can use seedlings that are at least four years old. The best day to plant is an overcast day in April. Moreover, pits for plantings are made in two weeks.

Fir has a certain resistance to frost. But with sudden temperature changes, young trees need additional protection. You can cover them with spruce branches.

This tree does not require decorative pruning. It independently forms a magnificent crown.

For your information! For landing, it is better to choose areas protected from strong winds, since the fir root system is located close to the surface of the earth.

Garden ivy: hedge photo

One of the most unpretentious plants is garden ivy. It grows into a beautiful hedge, even in the shade, even in a sunny place. But it should be borne in mind that such a plant does not tolerate powerful frosts and high levels of humidity. Therefore, it is sheltered for the winter.

When choosing a suitable landing site, an important factor is the absence of drafts, winds, and it is also desirable that it be a hill. Planting is best done in early spring, so that the plant gains strength during the warm season. After rains, the soil should be loosened.

Ivy does not require frequent watering. You can water a little during periods of drought.

For your information! If you then want to get rid of the ivy, it will be very difficult to do. Therefore, before planting it, think about whether it is better to choose some other plant.

Boxwood: planting, care and reproduction

With the help of evergreen boxwood, you can create luxurious hedges on the site. But it is important to follow the rules of its planting and care. Loamy, sandy soil with sufficient moisture is suitable for this plant. The bush will not grow on soils with high acidity. It is also bad if they pass close to the surface of the earth. Shaded areas are more suitable for planting boxwood. In this case, planting is best done in the spring.

For your information! Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to dig indentations, the depth of which will be twice as deep as the roots. At the same time, pay attention to the condition of the root system and the crowns of the plant.

This plant is evergreen. It is often called the tree of life. Thuja Brabant is distinguished by endurance and resistance to disease. Planting and care does not require much effort. The photo shows what the fence from this plant looks like. Suitable for almost any kind of soil. From thuja with a haircut, you can create any beautiful shape. At the same time, the height of the tree can reach 10 m, and the width of the crown up to 3 m.

The advantages of culture include unpretentious care, rapid growth and excellent decorative effect. To plant a plant, you will need not only seedlings, but also fertilizers, peat, sand and soddy soil. You can plant a plant from April to November. Landing should be done with an interval of 0.6-0.7 meters. If landing is done in one row, then the distance between the holes can reach up to a meter. When creating a two-row fence, seedlings are placed at intervals of up to two meters and preferably in a checkerboard pattern. Some large-sized thuja varieties are planted at intervals of up to five meters.

To get a beautiful hedge from the Brabant arborvitae, it must be watered every week after planting. And during the dry season, watering is done a couple of times a week. In this case, at least 15 liters of water should be poured under each tree.

In addition to seedlings, this type of thuja can be propagated by seeds and cuttings. But experienced gardeners recommend growing a plant only from seedlings.

For your information! If you perform a frequent haircut, the plant becomes more lush and thick. The best time for pruning is in spring or already at the end of summer.

Thuja smaragd: planting and care of culture

When choosing a thuja for a hedge, it is worth considering a decorative variety of emeralds. This tree, unlike the previous variety, has a shape in the form of a pyramid. But it must be constantly supported. Such a plant can grow up to 5 meters, and the crown has up to two meters. These parameters are important to consider when planting and leave the necessary gap between seedlings.

This culture grows slowly. Each year adds no more than 10 cm in height and about 5 cm in width. Thuja can grow for 150 years. This is an unpretentious plant that grows both in shaded areas and in more sunny ones.

Here are the main points when caring for thuja:

• watering is carried out depending on the condition of the soil and the passage of groundwater. Most often, this procedure is performed once a week. At the same time, a bucket of water goes to one seedling. If there is a severe drought, then the amount increases to two buckets;
• after each watering it is necessary to produce;
• a month after planting, it is important to mulch the soil with wood chips or peat;
• every spring, compost is necessarily used, and mineral dressings are performed;
• young trees need to be covered from sunlight until they gain strength;
• shearing is done in autumn and spring. In this case, you need to remove the old branches, which will allow you to form a beautiful crown.

What is better to make a hedge: useful recommendations

When choosing fast-growing plants for hedges, unpretentious crops should be preferred. Most often, for such plantations, it is important to simply choose the right landing site, and further care involves only regular pruning to maintain a beautiful shape.

The following criteria will help you choose the right option:

• conditions for normal growth and development, including climatic conditions, the degree of illumination on the site, the type of soil and the approximate amount of precipitation;
• features of care for living fencing. If there is no time to engage in constant pruning, then it is better to consider simpler options;
• attractive appearance is the most important factor.

Landing Features

Particular attention should be paid to planting plants. In this case, the procedure includes such stages as marking the territory, preparing the soil and planting seedlings.

To perform the markup, it is important to decide what the height of the fence will be. On the ground, the lines are marked with a rope and pegs.

It is important to properly prepare the soil before planting. It is necessary to fertilize the soil qualitatively. And for some varieties of trees and shrubs, you need to consider drainage. In this case, expanded clay, river pebbles and even broken bricks are used.

If the soil is clayey, then it can be diluted with sand. Lime is used to reduce acidity, and peat is used to reduce alkalinity.

After that, a trench or the required number of holes is made along the marking. If a fence is planned in one row, then the width should be about 50 cm. With two-row placement - up to 90. The depth is about 60 cm.

In this case, the interval between seedlings and the depth of the hole depends on the variety of plants and their purpose.

Landing is most often done in autumn or spring. First you need to prepare the soil. For example, and feed.

Subtleties of care

Important steps in the care of any crop for a live fence include watering and pruning. In this case, pruning is not recommended in the first year. Then for the next two years, this procedure must be performed frequently to form the desired configuration.

After pruning, the base of the plant should have a wider shape than the top. This will ensure that the sun's rays reach all parts of the seedlings evenly. Over time, the procedure can be carried out less frequently. For example, first in early spring and the second time in mid-summer.

Be sure to cut off dead branches. To rejuvenate the plant, pruning is carried out up to two-thirds of the branches. It should be borne in mind that different cultures tolerate this procedure in different ways. Coniferous varieties do not tolerate pruning, so it is done less often. But for a willow that has active growth, the procedure should be carried out as often as possible.

Watering is best done in the morning and evening hours. This will allow moisture to be retained in the soil longer. The regularity of watering also depends on the structure of the soil. If the soil is clayey, then frequent irrigation can lead to rotting of the root system. If there is not enough water, the roots will dry out. If the soils often become swampy and fluid stagnates, then it is worth considering.

With the right choice of plants and subject to all the important conditions of care, you can create a luxurious and practical green fence on your site. When choosing a suitable variety, do not forget to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of its growth and the stages of planting and care.

A summer cottage is a place that every owner of a country house can decorate and equip as he wants. If you connect your imagination and spend a little time and effort, you can make a suburban area beautiful and cozy.

For example, instead of the ordinary and boring, you can build a hedge, which will become a real decoration of the territory. It is also worth noting that the fence of green plants will protect the site from prying eyes and noise, reduce the penetration of exhaust gases and dust from the street.

Types of hedge

By size, plant hedges are divided into three types.

type of hedge	Description
borders	They differ in small height (up to 1 meter), lush bushes are most often used for this type of fence. They are mainly used for decorative purposes to highlight areas of the yard space.
Hedges	To create this type of fence, tall plants (from 1 to 3 meters) are used, characterized by slow growth and good branching.
living walls	Plants that are planted to create walls at the boundaries of the site should be distinguished by a deep root system, good branching, and shade tolerance. Height - from 3 to 5 meters. These living fences perfectly protect the site from noise and dust, prevent the penetration of strangers from the street.

Also, plants are perfectly combined with fences made of various materials: wood, metal, natural stone, plastic.

The fence in the summer cottage does not have to be made high and monumental, you can create an unusual and festive fence of flowers. Openwork will serve as a frame for the structure, and climbing flowering plants will serve as decoration.

Materials and tools for the construction of a lattice wooden fence structure

1. Posts to support sections (40 by 40 mm). You can use a rounded or square bar. Height - 1.5 meters. A third of the timber should be dug into the ground, which will ensure the stability of the structure.
2. Planks for mounting the crate.
3. Cross bars.
4. Wood preservative.
5. Rope and stakes to ensure correct marking.
6. Screwdriver and wood screws.
7. Cement mortar and crushed stone for fixing the pillars.

Step 1. Marking the location of the fence

For these purposes, stakes and ropes are used. It is advisable to correctly mark the length of the fencing structure in advance in order to accurately calculate the amount of wood and poles for the fence sections.

Step 2 Installing the Poles

At an equal distance from each other, holes are dug more than half a meter deep. It is desirable that the supports are located at a distance of 1200 -1500 mm from each other. Since the height of the fence is 2 meters, you need to dig the pillars into the ground by 70-80 cm. Do not make the pits too wide, as you will need a lot of rubble and cement to fix the pillars.

Before immersing the pillars in the ground, the wood must be thoroughly impregnated. The pillars are installed in a horizontal position, the pits are covered with rubble and filled with cement mortar. This will ensure high-quality fixation of the supports. So that in the process of drying the solution the pillars do not mow, you can strengthen them with wooden spacers.

Step 3. Installation of fence sheets

This stage is performed after the concrete has hardened. First, with the help of self-tapping screws, the upper and lower transverse strips are screwed to the posts. Together with the supports, they form the power frame of the fence. The upper planks are fastened below the tops of the pillars by 15-20 cm. The lower ones are at a distance of 20-30 cm from the ground.

Step 4. Mounting the crate of wooden planks

Since the fence is made specifically to support climbing plants, the crate should be with large cells. Plant shoots should easily penetrate the holes in order to completely hide the wooden structure. Wooden planks laid crosswise are best fastened together with small self-tapping screws. This will give the whole structure stability and strength.

Prices for different types of building boards

Building boards

Step 5. Wood processing

After the fence is ready, it is imperative to treat the tree with a deep impregnation antiseptic. This is necessary to protect the wood from moisture and pests, especially if the planks are densely covered with plants.

Step 6. Landscaping

After installing the fence, you can start landscaping and designing the structure. If the owner of the cottage loves bright and densely flowering plants, then you can decorate the hedge with the help of climbing roses, barberries, hydrangeas, spireas.

Video - 8 ways to decorate a chain-link fence

Plastic mesh for creating a hedge

Plastic is a fairly strong material that can easily withstand changes in weather conditions, high humidity. If you want to protect your summer cottage in an original and affordable way, then you can use a special plastic mesh for climbing plants for this purpose. The advantages of such a fence are obvious.

1. Light weight.
2. Corrosion resistance.
3. Ease of installation and installation.
4. Affordable price.
5. Variety of sizes and colors of the plastic sheet.
6. Good light and water permeability.
7. Thermal resistance.
8. Strength and durability.

Installation of plastic mesh to support hedges

Tools and materials

Step 1 Since the fabric of the plastic fence itself is light in weight, it is not necessary to deepen the posts much. It is desirable to have supports at a distance of 1.5-2 meters from each other. To install the pillars, you need to dig holes with a depth of 40-50 cm. After installing the pillars, crushed stone must be poured into the recesses and cement mortar should be poured. Such structures dry for 2-3 days.

Step 2 After the pillars are firmly fixed in the ground, you can proceed with the installation of the plastic sheet. The canvas does not need to be cut into pieces. If metal pipes were used for the supports, then special hooks can be welded on them, for which the mesh will be attached. If welding is not possible, then ordinary plastic clamps can be used.

Step 3 When installing the mesh, it is important to observe a uniform tension of the material. The canvas must not sag. If the distance between the supports is more than 1.5 meters, then it is advisable to use a wire that will serve as the upper and lower stiffeners. The wire is stretched along the upper and lower edges of the grid, attached to the posts.

Step 4. The connection of the mesh sheets must pass along the supports. You can not build up the canvas between the pillars.

Step 5. After the mesh fence is installed, you can start planting the structure. Plastic is a durable material, it can easily withstand the weight of grapes, ivy, honeysuckle, campsis. These perennial plants will become a real decoration of the backyard and will reliably cover the territory from prying eyes.

A living arch would be appropriate next to the hedge

Video - Installation of a plastic mesh

Prices for various types of plastic mesh for the fence

plastic mesh

If for some reason the site owner does not want to install a standard wooden fence or, but dreams of a reliable and high fence, you can pay attention to a hedge on an earthen rampart. Plants, coniferous or deciduous, are densely planted on a cushion of earth.

This method of creating a hedge has many advantages: the territory of the site is reliably isolated by an earth embankment. The shaft allows trees to be planted at higher elevations, which shortens the time it takes for plants to reach a certain height. But there are also disadvantages in this method of fencing the territory: a shaft of earth can take up quite a lot of space.

Creation of an earthen rampart

Step 1. A site is selected on which a hedge will be installed on a hill. The width of the shaft can vary from 50 cm to 1 meter.

Step 2. A frame for an earthen rampart is created. To prevent the earth from crumbling, it is required to create a double-sided frame made of bricks or natural stone. Earth will be poured between bricks or masonry. The side of the masonry, which is located closer to the site, should be half as high as the second side of the masonry. For example, the height of the inner masonry is 1 meter, the outer one is 50 cm.

Step 3 Between the masonry, the earth is filled up, into which coniferous or deciduous trees are later planted.

The resulting slope of the shaft provides a runoff of excess moisture, and the side walls prevent subsidence of the soil.

It is worth knowing that the construction of such a fence is a rather laborious process and requires a lot of time and effort, especially if you need to fence a large area. But, a hedge, which acts as an impregnable bastion, will eventually protect the summer cottage from outside visits and views no worse than a metal or wooden fence.

How to make a fast growing hedge in the country?

The hedge is especially beautiful on summer days. It will not only protect the site from strangers, but also help to form certain zones for various purposes on it.

For a green fence, you can use a variety of growing material: shrubs, climbing plants and trees. Properly selected plants will delight with greenery and flowering for many years without losing their decorative qualities with regular care.

Estimated time frame for hedge formation

A hedge of plants that grow quickly can be equipped with several types of plantings. Such a fence requires constant care, both during the growth of only planted shoots, and during the already formed fence. Plants for the hedge are selected so that the hedge is of the same height and density. After all, different types of greenery grow unevenly - some specimens stretch upwards, others have time to grow in width during this time.

A full-fledged two-meter hedge can be formed from fast-growing perennials in about 2 years.

Plants are selected so that they fence off the territory, but do not penetrate into the neighboring area. Both perennials and annuals are used for hedges. Annual plants need to be replanted every year, which is not always acceptable. Annuals are also not suitable for fencing the outside of the site.

fast growing shrubs

Fast-growing bushes are the best solution for forming a dense hedge in a short time. Suitable for fencing the site from the outside specimens with thorns. The result is an impenetrable fence that will qualitatively protect the territory from uninvited guests and animals. Can be picked not only ornamental shrubs, but also fruit-bearing. You will receive both a chic fence and blanks for the winter.

Shrubs are selected taking into account the characteristics of the site, soil composition and climate. Different types of bushes can be combined with each other.

Instances are selected so that the result is a fence of approximately the same size. Some shrubs have a negative attitude towards the removal of tops. Next, consider the most suitable species for a fast-growing hedge.

Dogwood

Shade-tolerant and unpretentious shrub. It is ideal for outdoor hedges. It has beautiful leaves and ornamental fruits that are edible. Berries due to their nutritional properties are used in folk medicine. The height of the bush is 2-5 m. It blooms from March to April for about two weeks, then the leaves bloom. Fruits abundantly in open areas and neutral soil, but grows well under any other conditions.

Planted in spring or early summer. You can form a dogwood hedge bookmark in the fall, but no later than 3 weeks before frost. When planting in the fall, the leaves are removed from the seedlings. For laying a hedge, specimens under the age of two years are suitable. Autumn planting for the winter can be covered with foliage.

Kalinolistny vesicle

Unpretentious shrub with excellent decorative qualities. The plant has a lush rounded crown. It can grow in the shade, but the leaves lose their rich color. The bush is great for urban hedges located along highways.

Container specimens are suitable for laying hedges. They can be planted throughout the warm period. Frost-resistant, does not require shelter. Only in very severe frosts can the tips of the shoots freeze slightly.

Barberry

A thorny shrub that can grow in any soil and is drought tolerant. Poorly refers to the stagnation of water in the area. Thanks to the thorns, an impenetrable fence is formed.

For hedges, both low-growing and tall varieties are used. The plant is decorative, especially during the flowering period and when the fruits ripen. For the fence you will need a large amount of material. The fruits are suitable for home preparations.

Turn

Unpretentious and undemanding in care. Bushes are compact up to 3 m high, do not require careful pruning. The fence is thick and impenetrable. The fruits are edible after frost, have medicinal properties. The hedge is especially beautiful in the spring during the flowering period, when the leaves have not yet blossomed on it. It attracts with almond aroma.

When laying a hedge, each bush is cut, leaving a height of up to 15 cm. This measure allows you to accelerate the growth of the shrub. To obtain an impenetrable fence, pruning for the next year can be repeated. Next, maintain the desired height.

climbing plants

For a fast-growing hedge, you can take annuals, provided that they are located on a support as a decorative element. They are sown quite thickly. Such plants will not protect the territory from animals and strangers, but they will carefully cover it from unwanted eyes. Plants are renewed every year.

Suitable for an annual fence kobeya, sweet pea, morning glory (twisted panych), ornamental beans, nasturtium and others. They are intertwined with each other, as a result, a solid green flowering panel up to 5 m high is obtained, depending on the type of annuals.

Also popular are the following types of perennials.

Climbing (curly) roses

Very decorative during flowering. The fence of them turns out to be impenetrable due to the thorns and the interlacing of the vine. The shrub is recommended to be slightly separated from other flowers. The plant does not tolerate stagnant water. It should not be planted in places where groundwater is located closer than 2 m.

The laying of the hedge is carried out in autumn until mid-October. They form the appearance of the hedge from the second year after planting the bushes. Plants are tied up. A horizontal garter gives only growth in height, a vertical garter gives a large number of shoots. This must be taken into account when forming the density of the fence.

Clematis

Decorative throughout the warm period. For laying the fence, bushes no older than two years are used, they are planted in the fall. Plants grow optimally in open areas. Clematis do not tolerate acidic soils, water overflow and constant dampness, fertilizer with peat and manure. In hot weather, the soil must be protected from overheating by mulching with humus.

In order for clematis to bloom profusely, they must be cut. For the winter, the bushes are covered, since the root neck of the bush is subject to freezing, especially those parts of it that have not yet risen to the surface.

Honeysuckle

An ornamental shrub up to 6 m high. It attracts landscapers with high decorative qualities throughout the warm season. The hedge can be formed from various varieties of honeysuckle. The result is a flowering fence of various shades: yellow, carmine red, rose red and orange yellow. Pairs beautifully with climbing roses.

The fruits are edible, in some varieties they crumble themselves. The first 5-7 years, only sanitary pruning is needed, the crown of the hedge is formed at a later age.

Ivy

Decorative due to its foliage, which develops in large numbers. Fences can be assembled from different plant varieties. The bush tolerates shade well, but in too shaded places it loses foliage. Does not tolerate scorching sunlight. Ivy is not picky about soil, pruning and care, the main thing is that the soil does not dry out.

Trees for fast growing fence

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is the fastest growing among trees. For landscaping, the varieties Gunni, few-flowered and lemon are used. They are undemanding to the soil, drought-resistant. The height of the fence is adjusted by pruning. It is recommended to cover for the winter. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Willow

Suitable as a fast-growing hedge, unpretentious to the quality of the soil. Some varieties can be given the shape of a shrub by cutting the trunk. There are low-growing and dwarf trees, for example, purple willow, goat willow; they are very decorative as a green fence, but love moisture. It is recommended to spray the hedge in the heat.

Aspen

It is unpretentious and grows in any soil. The hedge is formed from young shoots no older than a year. The branches are intertwined with each other, it turns out an impregnable fence. The tree does not require maintenance. The height of the hedge is controlled by pruning, in which case a lot of overgrowth appears. Aspen mushrooms appear under such a fence over time.

field maple

Suitable for hedges 2-4 m high. Does not tolerate acidic soil. It grows equally in the sun and in the shade, easily tolerates drought and heat. Responds well to haircuts. It is pruned twice a year, removing thick lignified branches. Very decorative throughout the warm period, especially in autumn.


You can learn about other types of fast-growing trees from the following video:

Unwanted hedge plants

It is not recommended to use plants for hedges that grow strongly in different directions, digging the soil. Such instances include raspberry and blackberry, irga, fieldfare and the like. Such plants should not be planted on the border with another site. They are very difficult to control by pruning.

It is not recommended to plant bushes prone to attack by pests and diseases as a hedge, for example, viburnum. A dense fence during an “epidemic” is difficult to treat with chemicals, moreover, such treatment is harmful to health. Such a fence quickly loses its beautiful appearance due to pests, it is extremely difficult to completely protect it from diseases.

Not recommended for fast growing hedges. non-hardy perennials. Freezing specimens will need to be systematically replaced; in severe frosts, the hedge can completely die. Do not plant plants that need replant periodically. Such a fence gradually degenerates, losing its original appearance.

Landing and care

Initially mark the territory. Material for a fast-growing hedge can be planted in two ways: dig a trench at least 40 cm deep and 60-100 cm wide, depending on the number of rows, or dig holes for each specimen separately. The planting step is chosen depending on the type of plants.

The minimum distance between specimens for a single-row planting is 25 cm for climbing varieties, for shrubs 0.5-1.5 m, for trees - from 1.5 m. With a two-row planting, the planting step is from 0.5 m.

The soil in the hole is recommended to be replaced with a nutrient composition. The mixture is prepared according to the needs of the plant species. The crown of the hedge is formed during the first 4 years. Not all types of plants need pruning after planting. Usually, in the first 2 years, pruning is not used for climbing varieties and some shrubs. Some types of plants, such as conifers, need pyramidal pruning to prevent shedding of the lower branches. All types of plants need systematic watering and top dressing during the period of rooting and growth.