How to plant a hedge tree
Nowadays, hedge trees are widely used all over the world ( especially in UK and USA ) as some hedges are native to these countries. Today, even an educational institutions are surrounded by a hedge tree in their garden. Talking about commercial sectors, both private sector and public sector companies following the trend of commercial gardens which are too surrounded by different number of hedge trees. Such hedge trees provide shade and creates favorable privacy.
Let’s take an example of a pool area which is too surrounded by number of garden hedges with an aim to get instant privacy and enjoy desirable view. Not only this, for landscaping people first choice are hedge trees only.
People don’t get confused in buying a hedge tree, they face difficulty when they need to plant them. So, here are some tips which one should follow with respect to plant a hedge-
- First make a proper plan- After you have purchased a hedge tree don’t quickly move forward to plant. Do you know the type of soil in which you will be planting? Do you know the area/climatic conditions where you will be planting? First make a precise plan. How to start? From where to start? Observe the type of soil which is present in your garden then choose a hedge tree according to it. Then proceed with the next step.
- Determine the type of hedge tree- After finalizing the type of soil in your garden, you are all set to buy a hedge tree according to the type of soil. Try selecting those hedges which thrives in all types of soils. Below are some recommendations for garden hedges which tolerates all range of soil. a.)Fagus Sylvatica ( Beech Hedge ) b.)Thuja Green Giant ( Arborvitae Hedge ) c.)Prunus l. Schipkaensis ( Cherry Laurel ) d.)Prunus Laurocerasus ( English Laurel )
- Prepare your Garden- After determining a hedge plant for your garden, proceed with the Next step. Dig a hole into soil not more than 12’ height and 4’ width with a digging shovel. Trash out excessive amount of dirt from your garden. Then, gently place a bare rooted hedge in that hole. Fill the hole with some soil and precisely press along with watering it.
- Mulching- After installing a bare rooted garden hedge, provide adequate amount of mulching around a base of the hedge with an aim to protect newly buried roots and again water it. Mulching is a source of providing great nutrients to a hedge.
- After care- Hedges take 3-4 years to grow to their fullest ( mature size ). After installing hedge it needs proper maintenance till its death, even when it is fully grown. Below are some tips related to how to maintain hedges after their installation-
- Prune them on regular basis ( Hedges like hornbeams needs pruning once in a year )
- Water them on weekly basis ( more often in extreme heat conditions )
- During fall season,avoid removing fallen leaves. Let them remain in a same position as they act as a mulch to an existing hedge tree.
Note- Not all hedge plants thrives in all climatic conditions. Some needs full sun and some needs partial shade to full sun. Discuss with your nursery experts about a hedge climatic conditions and buy according to it.
It is sometimes good to plant best hedges tree by self rather than hiring a gardener for many reasons. First you won’t have to bear extra amount of expense by hiring a gardener. Secondly, your skills on Planting any kind of tree or plant would gradually increase. So, what to thing, go and buy hedge trees and plant it in your garden.