Articles On Hedges

Don't Fence Me in – A Guide to Bushes and Hedges
By Ildiko Underwood
A hedge used as a fence can add to the pleasant appearance of your landscaping. You can use hedges to define property lines and add create beauty to your landscaping project....

Are You in the Zone? How to Choose Hedges for your Neck of the Woods
By Quinn David
Are You in the Zone? How to Choose Hedges for your Neck of the Woods When you are deciding what plants to choose for your hedge, you need to be sure the plants you choose will grow well in your planting zone. What is a planting zone? The country is divided into different growth zones to allow you to choose the flowers, plants, and vegetables, which will grow best in your neighborhood....

Bamboo: The Unconventional Hedge
By Walda Livingston
If you're looking for a low maintenance hedge, then bamboo might be for you. Though not a traditional hedge, bamboo is an ideal low-maintenance hedge....

Breaking Wind - The Best Hedges for the Job
By Mallika Todd
For many years now, people have been using hedges to act as windbreakers for their gardens. Strong winds can cause irreparable damage to a beautiful garden, making the use of hedges as windbreakers even more popular....

Common Hedge Hacking Mistakes
By Roger Nolan
Hedges make a lovely addition to most garden spaces. Some hedges are better suited to decoration, while others serve very important practical purposes....

Container vs Roots - Which Hedge planting is Right for You?
By Maxima Gould
Container vs. Roots - Which Hedge planting is Right for You? When a hedge is properly planted, it will be more tolerant of unfavorable conditions, and will require less maintenance than one that has been incorrectly planted....

Creating Hedges for the Local Wildlife
By Pusti Pitts
Have you ever wanted to take the time to sit and watch the birds in your yard, only to realize there were none to watch? Many people think local wildlife will simply appear in their yard on a daily basis with no added catalyst. The truth is however that local wildlife will typically visit the "best" yard in the area....

Deciding on Deciduous Hedges
By Ivan Jarvis
Deciduous hedges are a beautiful informal way to mark boundaries, give depth to landscape and create privacy. They are beautiful and flower in season, and correctly planted can be exactly what you are looking for....

Don't Hedge your Bets: Winterize those Shrubs
By Zephyrine Michael
Once fall hits, many people think it is time to give their green thumbs a rest. But that is definitely not the case....

Ever Considered Evergreen Hedges?
By Francis Dotson
Ever Considered Evergreen Hedges? The advantage of using evergreens for hedges is they are "ever green." That means they can be used as windbreaks during the winter. They must be properly placed to keep snow from piling up on the driveway or walks....

Everything's Coming up Roses in Hedges
By Ofilia Ortega
If you are looking for a nice hedge to provide you with privacy and functionality, but are a little uninterested in plain green varieties, think about choosing a rose hedge for your task. Rose hedges are basically like normal hedges, only they flower during certain times of the year....

Fancy a Formal Hedge? Some Basic How-to Tips
By Tonia Nelson
Fancy a Formal Hedge? Some Basic How-to Tips Would you like to turn your unruly hedges into formal hedges? Are you tired of the natural look, and desire a uniform look? The following paragraphs will provide you with some insight and pruning tips for turning a row of unruly hedges into a row of neat, formal hedges. Before attempting to turn an unruly row of hedges into a row of formal hedges, there is one very important thing to remember....

Five Best Plants for a Free-Flowing Hedge
By Isaiah Tate
If you are looking for a less formal hedge, you should look at plants that are free flowing. They are different from the formal boxwood shrubs; free-flowing plants are not as shapeable....

Five Favorite Flowing Hedges for your Home
By Ismael Mayer
When there is talk of flowing hedges; the first thing that comes to mind is beauty. The five favorite flowing hedges all happen to be flowering varieties....

Five Features to Look for in an Electric Hedge Trimmer
By Grayson Jefferson
Electric hedge trimmers can really make the task of pruning quick and painless. While some people prefer softly pruning with handheld trimmers, others appreciate the ease of technology....

Five Tips for Choosing the Perfect Hedge for your Yard
By Holden Thompson
So you've decided to plant hedges. They do serve many important purposes....

Four Reasons for Having Hedges in your Landscaping
By Miranda Russell
There are more than four reasons for including hedges in your landscaping design, but I'm going to touch on just four. Privacy, beauty, mark boundaries, and windbreakers....

Get In Shape—With the Perfect Hedge That Is!
By Jose McBride
Get In Shape—With the Perfect Hedge. That Is! You have decided to take the jump and plant hedges to increase the beauty of your lawn....

Get in the Zone – Knowing When to Plant your Perfect Hedge
By Elma O'Neal
If you are just a beginner in the garden, you may have just come across the use of "zones". The terms may seem confusing at first, but once you become familiar with it, you will find it to be extremely helpful in planting a successful and healthy garden or hedge....

Go Native with Local Hedge Planting
By Xylia Weber
When you chose to go native with local hedge planting, there are many ways you will benefit besides just having a beautiful lawn. The following paragraphs will discuss some of the many benefits of choosing to go native with local hedge planting as your landscape choice....

Hedge Maintenance Nightmares – What you Should Not Plant
By Tess Sanchez
The beauty of a hedge lies not only in its outward appearance, but also in its character. Most hedges can be virtually left to thrive on nature's own elements, with the occasional pruning if desired....

Hedges - An Alternative to Fencing
By Monica Evans
In a world of increased industrial activity and an overabundance of "manufactured" beauty, people are becoming more and more interested in the natural world. It is only natural then, that when considering how to divide their property from others; consumers are skipping past the chain link fencing and going directly to the garden center....

Hedges as a Crime Deterrent: Which Varieties Will Discourage Burglars?
By Xzavier Valencia
Hedges as a Crime Deterrent: Which Varieties Will Discourage Burglars? As many people know hedges can keep out all sorts of pests. A hedge acts as a wind and privacy screen so you are able to protect your yard from unwanted drafts and the prying eyes of your neighbors....

Hedges – The Natural Property Dividing Line
By Fayre E. Lopez
Sometimes we need a little something that shows us exactly what we have. This can especially be true with property lines....

Height-Challenged Hedges – What These Short Shrubs Add to your Landscaping
By Ismael Rice
If you visit your local nursery you may come across many types of hedges. Some of the most interesting types you will find are of the short variety, also called dwarf hedges....

How to Ensure Hedges Don't Hog your Landscape
By Braiden Zimmerman
Hedges are the perfect solution for someone who would rather add privacy to their home in a beautiful way than install an unattractive fence. They offer benefits such as durability, protection, and also entice wildlife to your area....

How to Tame an Unruly Row of Hedges
By Angwen Kennedy
Taming an unruly row of hedges may seem like an impossible feat, but it does not have to be. There are many things to be taken into consideration when taming an unruly row of hedges including: knowing when to prune correct selection of tools proper tool usage proper technique usage choosing a pruning style and being consistent with it Knowing when to prune your hedges and pruning them at the appropriate time is an important factor in taming an unruly row of hedges....

Long-term Landscaping: Why Choosing the Perfect Hedge is Very Important
By Yayoi Zamora
Choosing a hedge may not seem like a big deal to many, but in reality it is a long-term investment and one of the most important decisions you will make about the structure and overall look of your garden space. When selecting the perfect hedge for your garden, you need to take into consideration both your current and future needs....

Pesky Pests that Interfere with Healthy Hedges
By Jessie Vazquez
Those hedges that you planted for privacy or as a windscreen also serve as home to many different animal and insect species. While you may not mind the small animals that call your hedges homes there are many pesky pests that can wreak havoc on your hedges and your garden as a whole if you do nothing to control the situation....

Planting Privacy with Hedges
By Kareem Jimenez
If you are planning to install a fence to keep an area of your property more private, you may want to consider plants used for privacy with hedges instead. Hedges can offer a more natural look to your landscaping while still being a functional part of your property....

Preparing to Plant the Perfect Hedge: What You Need to Know
By Ardath J. Leach
If you've never planted a hedge before, it can be difficult to know exactly where to start. Here are a few guidelines to simplify the hedge planting process for you....

Pretty Hedges Planted in a Row
By Octavio Mathews
There comes a time in a homeowner's life where they become interested in making the outdoor appearance of their home a priority. This time could occur when the home is first purchased and done in an effort to make the home perfect in their eyes....

Pruning the Perfect Hedge
By Gauri Pratt
Many people start to sweat from nervousness when they think about trying to prune their hedges. The anxiety likely comes from the fact that most people never really learn the proper techniques to pruning and end up "winging" it the entire time....

Pruning your Hedges – Four Top Tips to Know before You Start
By Hazel Irwin
Pruning your hedges may seem like an easy task, until you actually take it on. In truth, the difficulty of the task lies in the type of hedge you own....

Questions to Ask your Landscaper about Trimming your Hedges
By Savion Hester
The most difficult task for hedge owners is trimming. As far as planting and maintenance goes, hedges are among the easiest plants to own....

Relocating your Hedges – How Hard Can It Be?
By Winter G. Church
Relocating your Hedges – How Hard Can It Be? Moving into a new home or making modifications to your own is a process difficult enough to handle, without having to worry about dealing with a misplaced hedge. Unfortunately, you run the risk of losing a lot of natural beauty (and possibly a great fence!) if you simply tear the plants up and toss them out with the trash....

Screen Out your Neighbors with the Perfect Hedge
By Pepa Underwood
Unless you live in the country, you likely have at least one neighbor close to your home. When you live in the city or suburbs, you will likely have at least two to five neighbors that can see directly into your yard from various homes near yours....

Shaping Up – Secrets to Growing a Healthy Hedge
By Basha Orr
There is really nothing to growing a healthy hedge. A hedge is one of the easiest plants to attempt to grow on your property....

Six Things that Hedges Provide for Property Owners
By Freddy Quinn
Hedges are beautiful additions to any landscape. They provide a lovely look and require very little maintenance....

Size Matters in Creating the Perfect Hedge
By Ezekiel Quinn
When creating the perfect hedge, size certainly matters. For everyone, the perfect hedge size may not be the same....

The Basics of Forming your Hedge Shapes
By Phyllis Eaton
When you want to form your hedges into a particular shape, the task may seem difficult, if not impossible. Rest assured, forming the shape of your hedges is not all that difficult, and can be accomplished with both time and effort....

The Basics of Planting a Hedge in your Yard
By Bryan Vazquez
You should know some basics before you plant hedges in your yard. Several questions you need to ask yourself about what you want your hedge to do, how much maintenance you would like to put into it, and what hedge is suitable for your planting zone....

The Do's and Don'ts of Hedge Planting
By Willie Taylor
When planning your hedge, do choose a plant that will grow in your climate zone. Your hedge must be able to tolerate the conditions that exist in your zone such as frost, heavy rainfall, snow, and coastal winds or hot and cool temperatures....

The Hedge: A Great Design Element for your Landscape
By Camille Quinn
Many people take hedges for granted and don't consider what a great design element they can be for the garden. Don't be so quick to dismiss the wonder of the garden hedge! Hedges serve a variety of different purposes....

Thinking outside the Box – Box Hedge, That Is
By Issac Russell
If you love the idea of having a hedge on your property, but have very little sun, you may want to consider using a box hedge, also called a boxwood hedge. Boxwood hedges are defined as being evergreen upright shrubs....

Three Trees that make Perfect Hedge
By Oralie Mueller
Are you looking for the perfect hedge? Many trees can make a perfect hedge. To choose one, you need to look at your climate zone, what type of soil you have and how much moisture it will get....

Tip Topiary Shapes for your Hedges
By Yasmine Chaney
Do you remember those bushes shaped like animals in "The Shining?" You know the bushes that moved around when no one was looking? Those shapes are called topiary. Topiaries are pruned or sheared into different decorative shapes or animals....

Why Handsome Hedges Add to your Home's Value
By Niral Petersen
When it comes to owning a home, it is important to always think of things to improve the home's value. This can be extremely important when it comes to home owners who are preparing to sell their home....

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