In those days, when metal structures were inaccessible to humans, plant fences were very popular. In our country, they too can often be found. In recent years, interest in them has increased again, due to an increase in the number of owners of dacha plots, who, in addition to solving the problem of protecting the territory, tend to have attractive and durable elements.

The fence, which is based on dense rows of bushes or trees, provides reliable protection not only from the eyes of others, but also dust and noise. Such a fence makes the air cleaner, saturating it with oxygenthat is an additional reason why it is worth stopping the choice on a live fence. And if the owner wants the hedge to serve him for a long time, then he needs to decide which plant species to use to create it. You can get an answer to this question only if you are aware of the qualities that certain species of shrubs and trees possess.

Content

• 1 Selection of shrub height
• 2 Prickly and thornless shrubs
• 3 November's и вечнозеленые кустарники
  • 3.1 November
  • 3.2 Evergreen Shrubs
• 4 Thorny bushes for hedge
• 5 Conclusion

Selection of shrub height

In deciding the question of what height plants should have, it is necessary to focus on the size of the site and the area that the owner will allocate for a live fence. Naturally, if higher plants are planted, then this will create a greater shadow from the green fence. In accordance with this highlight several types of shrubs for hedge:

• tall shrubs. The brightest representatives of this group of plants are hawthorn, lilac, irga, and euonymus. Adult plants can reach a height of 3 m or more, which is why they are better planted to create a hedge around the perimeter of a country house. A fairly common option is when they are planted together with low- or medium-sized plants placed in parallel;
• srednerosly shrubs. This should include currants, yellow acacia, cotoneaster shiny. Adult plants have a height of 2 m, so with such parameters they will help create a spectacular fence for the suburban area, providing a high level of protection;
• undersized shrubs. In this group there are barberry tunberg, cinquefoil shrub, boxwood. As a rule, with the help of these plants make borders on the estate, they are also used to decorate paths, gazebos and recreation areas.

Prickly and thornless shrubs

If the owner plans to build a hedge for his plot, then you need to ensure that it has good protective properties. On the basis of this feature emit two groups of plants:

• prickly shrubs;
• thorny shrubs.

It is clear to everyone that the prickly needles are present, and therefore, erecting a fence from the prickly bushes, the owner can be sure of a higher level of protection against illegal entry by people as well as animals.

• prickly bushes - the most famous are the gooseberry, blackthorn, hawthorn, rose and wild rose.
• non-thorny These plants are distinguished by the absence of thorns or thorns. Those should be considered lilac, currants, honeysuckle.

After the issue with the height and permeability of the fence is resolved, it is necessary to determine the appearance of the future fence.

November's и вечнозеленые кустарники

Given that the shrubs today are represented in a large variety, the site owner has the opportunity to choose among them such plants that are more suitable for him in appearance. As a basis for the formation of a hedge, you can choose deciduous and coniferous plants. Certain recommendations are difficult to give here, so you need to focus on your own preferences.

Among gardeners, the most common classification of deciduous and evergreen shrubs.

November's

Here we mean plants that, when autumn comes, begin to shed their leaves. Thus, the owner must take into account the moment that with the onset of winter the hedge will no longer be as functional as in summer, since at this time of the year it will not be able to protect the house from outsiders.

In the warm season it copes with this task perfectly well, since, starting in early spring and ending in late summer, the plants studded with colorful flowers, foliage or tasty fruits. A special coloring in the autumn period gives the site a withering foliage that becomes purple or yellowish in this period.

Evergreen Shrubs

Judging by the name, then such can be considered plants that keep the foliage constantly, regardless of the season. Within this group there are two types of shrubs:

• deciduous;
• conifers.

Hardwood. In this group of shrubs, you can include boxwood, Japanese euonymus, barberry. Although these plants will be able to decorate a fence and will not create difficulties with a haircut, they often fail to transfer the Russian severe winters, as a result, with the arrival of spring, dead plants are found, forcing the owner to plant new ones.

Conifer. These include spruce, juniper, thuja western, yew. In addition to the fact that these shrubs withstand negative temperatures and do not create problems in the care, they bring considerable benefit to the site, because in the process of their development they saturate the air with phytoncides that have a positive effect on human health. However, in order to experience all the advantages of having conifers on the site, you will have to be patient, because they grow rather slowly.

For landscape design, it is common practice when a hedge is formed from two or three plants that differ in their texture or height. Although if the owner decided to take such a step, he would have to prepare for certain difficulties, since it would be difficult to manufacture such a mixed fence. It is possible to simplify the solution of this problem if at first a draft on paper is drafted.

Also keep in mind that every plant requires an individual approach, because they have their own requirements for the composition and quality of the soil. Therefore, so that the efforts and time spent are not in vain, at first it does not hurt to find out which plants will feel best on your site, and select the plants accordingly.

Thorny bushes for hedge

Among all types of planting, it is the thorny shrubs that will become the best solution for creating an external impassable hedge. Although many of them are not afraid of a haircut, but they have the most attractive appearance in a wild-growing form. Among them there are those that grow in width, because of what the owner is required to regularly prune them and follow the area of ​​growth.

• blackthorn. This frost-resistant plant has a highly branching structure and reaches a height of 4 m. Bushes are distinguished by unpretentious care. In the process of growth forms thick impassable fences that provide good protection of the site from the wind. This shrub can be used as an external fencing area. Flowering occurs before the formation of leaves: at this time abundant white flowers are formed, the phase of fruiting is in August. The fruits of the shrub can be used as food;
• sea ​​buckthorn. This shrub is unpretentious. For breeding, you can use seeds. Provides the site a great view when used as a hedge placed in two rows. Fruits, as well as leaves, have a very attractive appearance. Berries are used in food, and also serve as raw materials for the preparation of medicinal decoctions and infusions. To form the fence boundaries, the sea buckthorn must be regularly cut, but this operation adversely affects the yield;
• roses This type of shrub can have different heights. In this group it is customary to include a large number of varieties, among which there are low-growing, standard and curly. Due to the great diversity the owner has the opportunity to create on their basis not only an impassable living fence, but also a beautiful border. Among the varieties of roses are those that must be covered for the winter. Pruning bushes does not adversely affect the plant. During flowering have an attractive appearance.

Conclusion

The hedge provides the owner of the dacha plot not only the opportunity to save on the construction of the fence, but also to make the territory more beautiful. However, for such a fence to meet expectations, it is necessary correctly approach the choice of plants. If you need a hedge with the best protective properties, it is recommended to use thorny bushes for it. However, you need to choose them so that the soil of your plot is suitable for them.