Hedges are natural barriers that allow us to have our garden well divided into zones in an elegant way. In addition, they have the advantage that they can be obtained with a wide variety of plants, whether perennial, deciduous, with or without showy flowers, sun or shade ... Now, did you know that there are different types?
One of the most used is the formal or geometric hedge. It is the easiest to achieve since having a geometric figure in mind you just have to try to give that shape to each of the bushes.
What is a formal hedge?
It is a fence made with trees or shrubbery, usually evergreen, with which it is intended to divide the garden or land into different areas or sections. For example, the pool or relaxation area, being the one that needs privacy the most, is usually surrounded by tall conifers with dense foliage to avoid unwanted glances. Thus, it is an element that, in addition to being very decorative, fulfills an important function.
What plants are used to form it?
Generally, conifers are the most used. As they have medium growth, they are very easy to control, but there are others that are also highly recommended. Here is a gallery of photos with which we advise you:
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- Euonymous japonicus, evergreen. It reaches 3 meters in height and withstands frosts down to -10ºC.
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- Hibiscus rosa sinensis. It has an evergreen and reaches 3 meters. Resists up to -2ºC.
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- Cupressus have evergreens and reach between 5 and 10 meters. They resist frosts down to -15ºC.
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- Chamaecyparis pisifera, has an evergreen and reaches a height of 10 meters. It resists frosts down to -18ºC.
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- Laurus nobilis
What care do you need?
The formal hedge is a very important decorative element in all types of gardens, especially those in which a traditional style is followed. However, it will be useless to plant our hedge if we do not take care of it later, so we are going to see what attention we must provide to be able to enjoy it from the first day:
- Location: of course, outside. It will depend on the needs of each species if we plant it in full sun or in semi-shade.
- Distance between floors: Usually about 30cm minimum.
- Irrigation: during the summer we will water every 2-3 days, and the rest of the year every 5-6 days.
- Subscriber: from early spring to late summer with Organic fertilizers (click the link for more information).
- Pruning: late winter. We have to cut dry, diseased or weak branches, and those that are out of the design.
Has it been useful to you? 🙂