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LIVING HEDGE: WHICH PLANTS TO CHOOSE FOR A FENCE

If you want your hedge to please the eye at any time of the year and retain its decorative quality even in winter, consider evergreen species. The most popular ones are thuja, spruce, juniper, and boxwood. These plants are hardy, easy to trim, and quickly form a dense green wall. They look especially attractive along paths, around terraces, or around the perimeter of the property, creating clear geometric lines and emphasizing the well-maintained garden. Importantly, these plants maintain their appearance even in the cold months, so you won’t have to deal with bare branches in winter. However, for an evergreen hedge to truly delight the eye, proper planting, regular trimming, and care are essential — which is exactly what our clients often turn to us for.

For those who dream of a livelier and more dynamic landscape, flowering shrubs are the way to go. Lilac, mock orange, spirea, dogwood, hydrangea, and rosehip not only bloom beautifully but also attract butterflies and birds. In spring and summer, such a hedge transforms into a lush flowering wall, emitting fragrance and creating a magical atmosphere. Flowering hedges are especially effective along paths, at the border with a neighboring property, or in a relaxation area. However, it’s important to remember that flowering shrubs require more careful maintenance: timely pruning, fertilizing, and pest control.

If you’ve just started landscaping your property and want to quickly block off the view from neighbors, fast-growing shrubs are your best choice. The leaders in this category are dogwood, ninebark, willow, cotoneaster, and privet. These plants grow rapidly, are easy to shape, and create a dense wall in 2–3 seasons. They are especially useful if there are no other plantings on your property yet and you want to visually design the space as soon as possible. However, there is a downside to the rapid growth — such hedges require regular shaping and maintenance.