Unpretentious hedge plants are fast growing. What is better to make a hedge, fast-growing, perennial, green

Decorative apple tree

Most of the plants are deciduous. In winter, it is impossible to get through the hedge, but it loses its decorative effect.

Bobbed

The name of the hedge determines the care for them. Trees and bushes are constantly sheared, giving them the most fantastic shapes. Different types of thuja are well tolerated from trees. To create a green miracle in the place where the fence should be, use a small-leaved shrub:

• euonymus;
• cotoneaster;
• privet - wolfberry.

It is necessary to form plants, creating a hedge in the country, constantly, as the branches grow. The first few years are spent on creating a dense, uniform crown. Then curly trimming is done every 2 weeks and the fence is formed, creating an image for it.

Sheared hedges are original. They are admired by neighbors and people passing by, they demonstrate the good taste of the owner and the wonderful abilities of a gardener.

Curly

Climbing plants - vines need support. They will braid it and repeat the size and shape. You can create a fast-growing hedge in the country from vines:

• girlish grapes;
• hop;
• ivy;
• Chinese lemongrass;
• clematis.

Climbing plants need support

From early spring to late autumn, the decorative view of the curly hedge looks decorative. Leaves change color, flowers and fruits appear. Deciduous vines bloom in early spring and keep foliage until frost.

Classification of hedges by height

Depending on the purpose, live fences are made of various heights and densities.

Experts divide them into types, and advise, if there is space, to plant a multi-row hedge different levels or use plants of the same type with different leaf colors.

Living wall

Green fences over 2 meters high are called living walls. Suitable for them:

• mountain pine;
• apple tree of Nedzvetsky;
• juniper;
• lianas.

There are high hedges along the border of the site, mainly from the side of the street. Ornamental shrubs can be planted in front of them, which will reliably cover the lower part of the fence, close the gaps in it.

Thuja living wall

Site zoning

It is necessary to divide the site into zones and delimit oneself. To do this, it is enough to make a hedge in the country with a height of 1 to 2 meters. To plant an internal fence, you can buy one or more types of ornamental shrubs. The choice is huge:

• hawthorn;
• elder;
• currant;
• rose hip;
• honeysuckle;
• chubushnik;
• viburnum;
• Karagana;
• spirea;
• tea rose;
• barberry;
• lilac;
• euonymus.

There are other types of less popular plants that are easy to buy and solve the question of what to make a fence for a summer cottage relatively cheaply.

The photo shows the Thunberg barberry.

This plant is widely used in landscape design

Fruit and berry shrubs, for example: hawthorn, barberry and currant, in addition to beauty, will be beneficial. They will generously endow with their harvest in the fall. The tea rose blooms for over a month, spreading a magical scent. Jam from its petals is delicious, it cures colds and adds warmth of hot summer to winter tea drinking.

Curbs for lawns and flower beds

Fences less than a meter high are referred to as curbs and are used to frame paths and flower beds. They are often made from flowers - perennials and ornamental shrubs:

• action;
• Alpine currant;
• hydrangea;
• barberry;
• derain;
• Japanese spirea;
• hawthorn.

In the curbs, such types of shrubs as barberry, turf, currant, hawthorn should be pruned. They will look good with a rectangular shape if the gardener has not yet mastered the cultivation of fences of complex configurations. An example is shown in the photo below.

Such a green border will look good over a wide area.

The main types of plants for fences

A fence grown for a summer residence can reliably protect the site and look beautiful all year round... Plants should be selected and planted correctly. The multi-row well-groomed hedge of several types of bushes and trees looks like a work of art.

Evergreens

For hedges of more than 2 meters in the southern regions, cypress is used. The tree has a dense crown, grows quickly and tolerates cutting well. In regions with cold winter cypresses need to be covered for the winter. This can be done on freestanding trees. Therefore, they are not used in the walls.

Popular coniferous trees for green walls that do not lose their attractiveness in winter:

• mountain pine;
• yew berry;
• juniper.

The most popular are thuja.

Tuya will serve faithfully as a fence

Thuja is a frost-resistant long-liver plant with a dense crown of a pyramidal, columnar or spherical shape. It depends on the variety. The needles have a rich palette of green colors - from lemon to blue. Thuja easily tolerates pruning. Not demanding on soil and fertilizing. Resistant to various diseases.

Mountain pine has long needles on densely spaced branches. Used in free-growing fences. When planted in 2 rows with an interval of 1.5 m, it creates a thick wall from the ground itself. It looks especially beautiful when it begins to bloom. Pruning does not affect the density.

Pine grows slowly, does not like highly fertilized soils. It tolerates frost and drought well. Perfect plant for hedges in the absence of free time for constant care.

Berry yew is a long-lived plant with a columnar crown. It grows slowly. It is used in free-growing fences and tolerates pruning well. Looks beautiful in spring during flowering and when red berries ripen.
When planting spruce, you must patiently wait for the first 10 years.

Then the growth of the tree increases dramatically, and the fir trees quickly form a green wall. Cropping is not recommended. Fences with plants with different shades of needles, from bright green to blue, look decorative. For borders, a dwarf variety with a spherical crown specially grown by breeders is used.

Junipers can be planted as shrubs and trees. Grows quickly, easily tolerates pruning. It is recommended to plant biennial plants... The needles have different shades.

The photo below shows a juniper.

Its needles exude a pleasant forest smell

The video below shows the intricacies of a live fence made of conifers.

Deciduous shrubs

A cheap deciduous shrub sheds its leaves for the winter and loses its decorative effect, but still serves as a reliable barrier. Fruit plants in winter are decorated with berries - a delicacy for birds. In landscape design, the most commonly used are:

• cotoneaster;
• privet;
• hawthorn;
• barberry;
• rose hip;
• spirea.

The drought-resistant cotoneaster blooms beautifully, and closer to autumn, clusters of berries appear on it. It grows slowly and retains its shape for a long time after being cut. The plant, which is undemanding to care, easily tolerates a transplant.

Privet tolerates pruning and is used more often than other plants in urban landscape design. It blooms with white small inflorescences. Because of the black inedible fruits, the bush was called "wolfberry" and is rarely planted in summer cottages. The dignity of privet is its unpretentiousness to the type and fertility of the soil. It grows equally well in the sun and in the shade.

The photo shows common privet.

Privet is perfect for fencing the territory

Hawthorn fruits are not only edible, but also used in folk medicine and are recognized by pharmacists. They decorate frost-resistant bushes from the end of summer. Decorative view attached to the hawthorn fence and carved leaves. If desired, the hawthorn is trimmed.

Barberry is known for its rich palette of leaf colors. The deciduous plant has thorns that adorn its branches in winter and do not let strangers through the living fence. During the flowering period, it emits a delicate pleasant smell. Easily tolerates haircuts and can develop into loose plantings.

A rosehip hedge is more reliable than any artificial one. Thick branches with large thorns look menacing and beautiful at the same time. Delicate pink flowers smell good. The red-orange fruits contain a lot of vitamin C and others.

Spirea is popularly called the Bride for its curved, like a wreath, branches covered with white flowers. Spirea begins to bloom in May. Free-growing shrub is grown. Pruning reduces its decorative effect.

Decorative shrub fence

Vines

Vines cannot lift their flexible stems up on their own, so they need support.

To form a hedge, curly branches are not cut off, but directed to from various materials:

1. Lattice made of wooden slats.
2. Plastic mesh.
3. Artificial.
4. Decorative forged.

Blooming liana looks better on such fences, it is conveniently located. An artificial fence can be completely covered with greenery or partially peek out from under the leaves.

On summer cottage you can build a gazebo from inexpensive materials. Then grow maiden grapes around her and the artificial building will turn into a fairytale fairy house. Other options are also possible.

Girlish grapes are able to hide the most unsightly wall under them. With its antennae, it clings to the slightest irregularities and independently covers all the supports located nearby. The vine grows 2 meters per season and gives many side branches.

In early spring, the girlish grapes bloom their light green glossy leaves. They quickly darken and grow. At the end of summer, crimson begins to appear. In order for the curly fence to grow better, it needs to be trimmed a little at the end of each season. Branches that extend beyond the hedges are cut off.

The video below tells in detail about vines and other climbing plants.

The choice of shrubs must be approached very carefully, but before you are thinking of purchasing seedlings, be sure to find out about the pros and cons, the main characteristics of fast-growing types. This will allow you to understand in what place to make a hedge, what possible problems you may experience when leaving and much, much more.

• Advantages. First of all, most of the fast-growing shrubs are characterized by a certain height. And if varieties of plants that grow slowly can grow above the designated standards, then these species cannot. They are also characterized by a high frequency of growth and excellent density. But the main advantage is a high growth rate, and that is why such shrubs are chosen by those who want to grow an impenetrable "green fence" on their site as soon as possible.
• The disadvantages include the fact that such shrubs are difficult to change during their growth. And all due to the high speed, which leads to difficulties in the process of forming bushes. But in many respects, the general appearance of the hedge also depends on the appearance of the plants.

Thus, you need to weigh the pros and cons a thousand times, consider whether you are ready to spend so much time on all necessary work, because the creation of such a fence will require a lot of labor from you.

Fast growing plants and shrubs for hedges

A hedge will quickly turn out for you if you use willow for planting. First of all, the tree grows at an incredible rate. The second advantage is that you can intertwine the branches to form a green and dense clump. Most of all, they are attracted by their unpretentiousness, since these varieties of trees grow on almost any soil, quickly take root and tolerate a shearing well. The most famous varieties include the well-known weeping willow, red, goat and purple willow. Perfect for creating a hedge barberry, which will not only play the role of "fence", but will also bring practical benefits in the form of berries, from which you can make delicious jams. A quick hedge can also be obtained from a plant such as a thorn, which will become a real obstacle to animals and thieves, since its branches are incredibly thorny. It is attracted by the simplicity of caring for it, as well as the undemandingness of the plant to the conditions of maintenance, frost resistance. A lot useful properties also has a rosehip, which not only grows rapidly, but will also delight you with valuable and tasty fruits. Among other things, such a shrub will attract birds to your site, which will become a real protection from harmful insects. Ornamental varieties of shrubs have also found their widespread use, which, although they are not of particular practical use, can become a magnificent decoration of the garden. So, they include, which at proper care will reach three meters in height, various types of viburnum, lilac.

Correct fit and care for an effective result

As we have already said, when planting fast-growing rocks, you need to be as careful and careful as possible, especially when it comes to forming (pruning) a bush. Otherwise, you can start the plant strongly, then you either have to spend a huge amount of effort and time to restore it, or uproot a whole bush. First of all, it is worth starting with disembarkation. So, we mark the territory in advance and, just in case, be sure to create its borders with the help of a rope. After that, we dig out small ditches for planting seedlings, while their size should be larger than the seedlings. When planting, be sure to make sure that the root system is intact., otherwise it can lead to the fact that the plant will simply wither. Be sure to use mineral fertilizers and after planting the seedlings, water your hedge abundantly for three weeks.

Although you have chosen fast growing hedge shrubs, you should not expect them to reach their maximum size next year.

This should take at least three to four years. to shape, be sure to pull the wire along the line to the desired height. You will need to cut exactly at its level, and not do everything "by eye", otherwise you will not get the ideal shape. At the same time, it is necessary to prune shrubs only in the summer, so that hedge the fast growing did not have “bald spots” at the roots.

But, so that the dream does not turn into a mass of unexpected problems, you need to study the pros and cons of this option in advance. We will tell in this article about what types of hedges are, whether their cost is high and which one to choose according to your needs and capabilities.

• Pros and cons of hedges
• Shaped and free-growing
• The most unpretentious plants for a hedge
• Evergreen hedges
• Vertical gardening: a living wall on a mesh netting
• The most interesting types of hedges

Molded hedge

Pros and cons of hedges

Green fencing has many benefits:

• The first is undoubtedly - appearance: The plant wall looks like an extension of the garden. A distinctive advantage - it looks aesthetically pleasing on both sides. Some types of fences with a beautiful front side go out into the street, and the owners get a not very attractive “wrong side”. The living fence is beautiful, no matter where you look.
• In addition to beauty, it is functional: a thick growing wall completely hides the site from prying eyes, without creating a feeling of bulkiness.
• Most plant hedges are more of a barrier to thieves than a normal climbing fence. This is especially true of thorny bushes.
• A hedge has a positive effect on the microclimate of the site. Plants retain moisture in the soil, prevent snow drifts and winds, and protect from dust. This improves the quality of the soil and improves the yield. Also, don't forget: Extra landscaping is extra oxygen for your lungs.
• In the coolness of a tall green wall, you can arrange a place to relax.
• The right plant environment will suit any style of home. Next to a solid brick building, it will create the mood of an English estate, with a log cabin - it will look like a natural continuation of nature, and in high-tech it will emphasize the correctness of the lines without overloading the landscape.

Resting place near the hedge

But ... there is no beauty without flaws, and therefore it is necessary to pay attention on the cons of hedges.

• Unlike any fence, which, once installed, can no longer be remembered, a fence made of shrubs or trees needs maintenance. First of all, you will need to grow them, shape them, and in the future, constantly feed, water and cut them. Difficulty depends on the selected plants and the type of hedge. Therefore, be prepared that you will have to spend time on it.
• A green fence will take up much more ground area than a conventional fence.
• The advantage of creating shade from high hedges is at the same time a minus if the site is small or already in a shaded place.
• For most, a very important issue is cost. A thuja hedge will cost much more than a corrugated fence of the same height.

Hedge or ordinary fence: which is cheaper

Interestingly, plants as a fence are not always more expensive. The price of standard fencing has a very wide range, as well as for living plantings, depending on the material chosen. Let's compare the cost of a classic fence and a hedge. To do this, take the three most common types in all categories: corrugated board, thuja - for conifers and white dogwood (dogwood) for deciduous.

Let's calculate the prices for 10 meters of a fence with a height of 2 meters for each option. The average prices of Moscow and the Moscow region for 2019 are given.

For example, let's take the average values: sheet of C10 corrugated board (10mm - wave height) with one-sided polyester coating 0.5 cm thick, posts and logs for a fence without coating with concreting of each post. The depth of the pillar is 1.2 m.

Calculation of the cost of a fence made of corrugated board (length 10m)

Name	price, rub.			Amount, rub.
Bare pillar 60x60 1.5h 3000mm
Cap 60x60 plastic
С10-0,5 corrugated board-polyester brown one-sided
Laga prof. pipe 40x20 3000mm uncoated
Concrete, h1200mm
Self-tapping screws 5,5x19 brown	374 (200 pieces)		package

* Consumption of about 80 screws.

Total, it turns out 13343 rubles. For comparison, the same 10-meter fence with a double-sided colored sheet coating and a painted frame will cost 14,954 rubles.

The peculiarity of the green fence is that the price of seedlings depends on their age. When buying a small hedge, it can cost you even less, but you will have to wait for the required height for more than one year. If you compare the same height, then the cost will not be in favor of the trees.

Consider the option of a thuja hedge. Thuja are planted after 1 meter, therefore, 11 trees will go to 10 meters of the fence. When planting small 20 cm seedlings, the price will be: 11X350r. = 3850r. Tui grows on average by 30 cm per year, which means that a high hedge will have to wait for several years. If you plant 2-meter thuja, then the price changes significantly: 11X4700r. = 51700r. When planting trees with a height of 1.5 m - 11X2500 = 27500r. Here you need to add the cost of fertilization for conifers during planting, but they are very insignificant: the average price is 360 rubles. for 2.5 kg. The consumption for one seedling is 40g, for 11 pieces of fertilizer it will take about 63 rubles.

Thuja seedlings

Small thuja

The turf will make a much cheaper hedge. With a landing step of 1 meter with a bush height of 60 cm, the price will be: 11x350 = 3850r. With a height of 1.5m - 11x700 = 7700r. The plus is that it grows pretty quickly. But there is another problem - in most shrubs with a height of 2-3 meters, leaves do not grow on the lower branches, so you will have to combine a growing wall with a small fence.

Derain in summer

Derain in autumn

In any case, deciduous fencing is a more budget option. And the resourceful FORUMHOUSE user Dmitry Rebrov found a way to get seedlings for free.

Dmitry Rebrov user FORUMHOUSE

A search on the Internet for the query "shrub with k" immediately gave me the name - deren (or deren). Nurseries have indicated the price for this miracle: 300-400 rubles bush. Taking a calculator and multiplying the length of the fence by the landing step, and after consulting with my wife, I realized that I could do without a hedge for now, especially since there was a foundation in front ... However, it turned out differently.
The fact is that I walk past a vacant lot to work, and so there, as it turned out, what I needed is growing.Further 55 bushes were dug in 2 steps with a lump of earth, taken to the dacha and planted with a step of 1 m at a distance of 1, 2 m from the fence. I also did not forget to throw the scapula of the fertile. Most of the time was spent on dragging the dug out material to the machine, and in total (dug - planted) it took about 8 hours. Let's see what happens, looking ahead I will say that everything has blossomed. "

A wonderful life hack when using wild-growing shrubs, but it is better to buy conifers in a nursery - dug out in the forest may not take root.

How to choose a hedge depending on your desires and capabilities

There are many types of green fences and ways to create them. When choosing, it is better to focus on your own needs: for someone it is important that caring for a growing fence takes as little time as possible, someone wants to do it at low cost, and another is ready to spend both time and finances for the sake of beauty around their home.

Shaped and free-growing

Hedges can be divided into molded and wild-growing. The former are given a certain shape, the latter grow naturally. The last option much easier to maintain, needs to be pruned about once or twice a year. But the "wild" hedge visually delineates the boundaries not so clearly, its width will depend on the selected shrub, and not on your scissors.

Shaped hedges

Shaped fences look impressive: with certain skills, in addition to strict rectangular shapes, you can cut green shapes. But this option will require much more cost and effort. The plantings need to be regularly trimmed, and due to constant pruning, natural growth deteriorates, the number of shoots decreases, the plants receive less nutrition and, therefore, need constant feeding, fertilization and additional watering. If the hedge is high, then the pruning will have to be done from a stepladder, which complicates the process.

The most unpretentious plants for a hedge

If there is no time or desire to take care of the green space, it is better to take a closer look at the most unpretentious shrubs. They adapt to almost all soils, tolerate frost, drought, excessive moisture, wind well, take root easily and practically do not require watering and feeding. Suitable not only for the middle lane, but also for colder climates. From them, you can create dense fences with a height of two to three meters.

Wild lilac hedge

Wild mock hedge

The most popular types: white dogwood (dogwood), brilliant cotoneaster, mock orange (popularly - garden jasmine), hawthorn, common lilac, yellow acacia.

Evergreen hedges

Living coniferous fences will delight you both in summer and in winter, which is especially important for the northern regions. They ionize the air, are very good for the lungs, and are great for molded hedges.

A significant disadvantage is the cost. Conifers grow rather slowly, and when planting larger seedlings, they may not take root.

Coniferous hedge

Thuja hedge

The most successful options: thuja, common spruce, pine, juniper, cypress.

Vertical gardening: a living wall on a mesh netting

If you want to fence off your area with a green wall, climbing plants are perfect. They are planted near the netting, which is the basis. Such a fence takes up less space in width, so it is perfect for small summer cottages. Its height is easy to adjust - it will not be higher or lower than the selected mesh. On average, this is one of the most budget options... But to give a definite shape to such a planting will not work. For heavy plants, you will have to additionally strengthen the chain-link with concrete pillars.

Hedges never lose their popularity despite the variety of modern fences. Thanks to the green spaces, the site acquires a very cozy look and a special atmosphere. At such a dacha, it even breathes differently, and that's all negative emotions disappear without a trace. It is not at all difficult to make a hedge in the country on your own, the main thing is to choose the right plants and get acquainted with their agricultural technology.

A wide variety of plants are used as green fences, differing in height, bush shape, colors, density and other criteria. Depending on the height of the plantings, there are three types of hedges:

The shape of the bushes, and hence the entire range of plantings, directly depends on pruning. Here, too, there are two types of hedges - free-growing and molded. The first type does not require special care and shape correction, the bushes grow arbitrarily. This option is best suited for those summer residents who prefer natural landscapes. The second type of plantings requires mandatory regular pruning, with the help of which the bushes are given geometric outlines. Such hedges look very neat, giving an original look to the entire territory.

Another parameter for classification is the row of plantings. The simplest type of hedges is single-row, when all the plants are planted in a row at equal intervals from each other. For small bushes, this interval is 30-40 cm, for bushes with a wide crown - from 50 to 75 cm, for trees - up to 1.5 m, depending on the species.

In two-row hedges, plants are planted in a checkerboard pattern, taking into account the growth factor. All other multi-row plantings are formed according to the same principle, but with one difference: each subsequent row must be higher than the previous one. With such a stepped arrangement, the plants do not block each other, and the whole composition is perfectly visible.

Multi-row hedges require a lot of free space, so they are not suitable for small areas. Also, beginners should not deal with them, since it will take a lot of experience and skill. It is very important to choose the right plants according to the color scale and density of the bushes so that the overall composition is as harmonious as possible. In addition, all species must have similar requirements for growing conditions and get along well with each other.

Combination of plants for hedges

By the type of plants, hedges are divided into conifers, deciduous and climbing, and each of these types has its own characteristics.

Conifers

Coniferous fences remain decorative all year round. They are unpretentious in care, easy to form, saturate the air with a pleasant and healing aroma. Due to the variety of species, conifers can be used both as curbs and as living fences along the boundaries of the site. They have only one drawback - they grow slowly. Although there are certain types of conifers that can grow much faster than their congeners, for example, thuja and juniper.

Type of plant	Description
	Evergreen, winter-hardy plant, long-lived. It has many varieties of the most diverse forms - spherical, pyramidal, columnar, spreading and others. Color palette also wide enough - bushes are bright green, gray-gray, bluish, yellow, salad. The graceful carved shape of the needles gives a special decorative effect to the thuja. The plant is unpretentious, tolerates pruning well, is widely used in garden design
	An evergreen plant of a tree and shrub type. In landscape design, shrubs are mainly used, which grow quickly, easily recover after pruning, and tolerate shade well. The bushes have a pyramidal, spherical, conical shape in all shades of green
	Evergreen frost-resistant trees that form impenetrable living walls. The first 10 years develop very slowly, but they practically do not require care, they easily tolerate the formation. There are also dwarf varieties for planting borders, which are distinguished by a spherical shape. The color of the needles ranges from dark green to blue
	Slow-growing long-lived coniferous plant of a columnar shape. Yew is suitable for both curbs and living walls, practically does not require formative pruning, undemanding in maintenance
	Ideal for hedges. Differs in a wide variety of crown shapes and shades of needles. It tolerates pruning easily, recovers well, and is undemanding to soil. The first 5 years develops slowly, then gives a large number of root growth, which promotes rapid reproduction
	Frost-resistant, unpretentious plant for free-growing hedges. Pruning does not increase crown density and is poorly tolerated. It develops very slowly, but it is resistant to drought, pests and diseases. It is most decorative during flowering.

Features of plants suitable for creating a hedge
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Deciduous

Deciduous crops are deciduous and evergreen. They are distinguished by their rapid growth, a variety of colors and shapes. Many plants bloom beautifully, filling everything around with a pleasant aroma and bright colors. Such plants tolerate pruning well, easily recover after cutting, form a dense screen that reliably hides the area from prying eyes. These species are quite demanding on the composition of the soil and moisture, react poorly to lack of sun. With thickened plantings, decorativeness decreases, individual plants can be drowned out by neighboring plants and dry out.

Type of plant	Description
	Evergreen, very ornamental shrub that lends itself well to shaping. Ideal for creating lively curbs, blends perfectly with any garden plants... Boxwood is unpretentious to the soil, but needs regular watering
	Evergreen flowering shrub up to 1 m high. In cold regions it can freeze out. Poorly tolerates drought, is picky about moisture, but it can grow both in the sun and in thick shade. The plant has decorative not only flowers, but also leaves.
	A very graceful deciduous plant. It is valued for its long-lasting abundant flowering and decorative forms of the bush. Rarely grows up to 2 m, most often used for free-growing hedges
	An ornamental deciduous plant that forms an impenetrable thorny hedge. Easily tolerates a shaping haircut, retains decorativeness throughout the season, emits a very pleasant smell during the flowering period
	Frost-resistant, unpretentious shrub. Most varieties of hawthorn have sharp thorns, so a hedge made of them is a good protection from intruders. The plant has decorative not only flowers, but also leaves, as well as numerous large fruits.
	Cold resistant ornamental plant with small white flowers. It perfectly tolerates a haircut and keeps its shape for a long time, therefore it is widely used to create hedges of strict geometric outlines. Privet is unpretentious to soil and watering, grows well in partial shade
	Drought-resistant flowering shrub. Ideal for creating living fences, keeps its shape for a long time after cutting, has a dense, neat crown. The plant responds well to transplantation, blooms profusely, undemanding in care

Curly

For curly hedges, strong supports are needed, the functions of which can be performed by a regular fence. Climbing plants grow very quickly and gradually completely hide the support under them, creating a dense screen of the required height. If you choose flowering varieties, the hedge will look just magical, especially when you combine varieties with different flowering periods.

Type of plant	Description
	Differs in rapid growth, forms a dense continuous carpet of leaves. The hop stalks can be easily guided in the desired direction by attaching them to the trellis. During the flowering period, very decorative salad-colored cones appear. The disadvantage of the plant is the loss of its decorative effect at the end of summer, when the leaves begin to dry and fall off.
	Perennial vines of amazing beauty with a pleasant aroma. These plants need proper care and well-prepared soil. They grow quickly enough, forming a dense dark green carpet with graceful flowers.
	Unpretentious perennial vine. It tolerates cold well, it is undemanding to soils, it is better to plant in partial shade. The first few years it develops rather slowly, then forms a dense hedge. Needs regular pruning and shaping
	Garden climbing perennial with decorative leaves of various shapes and colors. Grows well in the sun and in the shade, undemanding to the soil, grows quickly and creates a dense carpet. It goes well with other plants, acts as an ideal backdrop for flower beds

Rules for planting plants for hedges

In order for the hedge to look neat, it is necessary to properly prepare the site. The place for planting should be chosen taking into account the growth of bushes, especially if it is planned to plant along the border of the summer cottage with the neighboring one. Many plants grow root shoots, and neighbors are unlikely to enjoy removing it annually from their side. Slate or plastic shields dug into the ground will help to avoid this.

Step 1. The location of the fence is determined and a twine or rope is pulled along this line. They retreat 50 cm in both directions from the rope and dig a trench with a depth of 30 to 60 cm, depending on the size of the root system of the seedlings. The top layer of the soil, along with the grass, is laid aside.

Step 2... At the bottom of the trench, first a layer of turf is laid, which was on top, and it is lightly tamped. The soil taken out of the trench is mixed with organic fertilizers and poured back, leveling the surface well. Having filled the trench to half, the soil is watered abundantly, after which the remaining soil is poured.

Step 3. In soft and moist prepared soil, grooves are prepared for the seedlings. In a single-row planting, the pits are located in a straight line with a step of 30 to 70 cm, depending on the type of plant. If the landing is multi-row, the holes are staggered at appropriate intervals.

Step 4. Water is poured into the pits, they are allowed to soak, then the seedlings are carefully transferred from the pots into the holes, leveled and sprinkled with earth. Pay close attention to the density of the backfill - there should be no voids at the roots. It is also not necessary to tamp strongly, so you can damage the still weak roots.

Immediately after planting, it is recommended to mulch the soil, and trim the seedlings themselves a little to facilitate rooting. Further, it remains only to periodically water the plants and remove the weeds in a timely manner. The most the best time for planting - this is the second half of September: the root system has time to take root well enough, less moisture is required. Formative pruning is recommended after a year or two, when the bush begins to branch well. The first pruning is in early spring, then in the middle of summer, and again before wintering.

First of all, the damaged branches are removed, and then all those that are knocked out of the general shape. A simple pruner is suitable for cutting small hedges, but if the plantings are large, it is more convenient to purchase a special electric pruner, which will save time and provide a better result.

Video - DIY hedge in the country: what plants

Video - DIY hedge

Creating a hedge is not only time consuming but also fascinating process... This element has been very actively used in landscape design for many decades and still remains popular.

To obtain good result, you need: first, choose the right plants; secondly, to correctly land; thirdly, timely and skillfully carry out the formation.

Not all plants can form a fast-growing perennial hedge, which is important both for external fencing and for internal gardening.

If you plan to create something major, not for a single season, then you should take a responsible attitude to the choice of plants and the selection of varieties. For a hedge, it is better to plant frost-resistant, drought-resistant and undemanding species to fertility. You should also take into account the possibility of damage by diseases and pests. The less attention a planting requires, the better. Frozen twigs, fallen out dried specimens, chlorotic leaves and leaves eaten by caterpillars greatly reduce decorativeness. Fixing such problems will take time and a lot of skill.

However, even if the most unpretentious and adapted species and varieties are selected, for a quick result it will be necessary to provide optimal conditions growth. Planting material for a hedge it is taken at the age of 2-3 years (with the exception of conifers, slowly growing in the first years of life). Older plants have a voluminous root system and are sensitive to transplants, and from annual seedlings, obtaining a full-fledged hedge will take more time. The most realistic period for which a green hedge can be formed, provided that high-quality planting material is used, is 2 years. And this applies only to fast-growing species that give good growth.

For rapid growth, plants need a supply of nutrients in the soil and a sufficient amount of water, therefore, planting is carried out in fertilized soil and in the first years they provide regular watering, especially during dry periods. If the dacha is located in an area of ​​close occurrence groundwater, then most plants will require good drainage in the form of a layer of rubble or broken brick at the bottom landing pit or trenches.

In order to exclude the risk of freezing of young seedlings, in the first 2-3 years, they must cover for the winter with non-woven material or a mulching layer of dry leaves, needles or spruce branches. For fencing fruit trees, it is undesirable to use mountain ash, since it has diseases and pests in common with the apple tree, and such plantings can turn into a breeding ground.

Plants for fast and long lasting results

To quickly create an eco-fence, you can use low-growing (height about 1 meter) and medium-sized (height 2-3 meters) shrubs, evergreen conifers, weaving vines and even trees. At the same time, you need to understand that if you use conifers, then in any case, there will not be such a quick result as with shrubs.

Thuja green fence

These species are ideal for both uniform plantings and multi-tiered compositions as a backdrop for low-growing shrubs. Planting material of conifers is taken at the age of 5 years, it is preferable to purchase seedlings with a closed root system.

Below are the best options for fast growing hedges with basic characteristics.

Ornamental shrubs

Bubble plant

Forms a lush crown with spreading branches. It reaches a height of 3 meters. The leaves are large and carved, depending on the variety, they can have a lemon or purple color, a brownish or purple tint.

It reacts negatively to lime content in the soil and does not tolerate waterlogging (on heavy soils, drainage is needed). Photophilous, frost-resistant, but in severe winters, freezing of the tips of young shoots is possible, resistant to gas pollution and dust.

The natural species of the plant is a sprawling fountain-shaped bush. Immediately after planting, the top is trimmed; in the first years, the side shoots are shortened by a few centimeters to obtain a powerful fluffy bush.

Derain white

Has a spreading crown. The height is over 2.5 meters. In addition to decorative leaves with a light border, it is attractive in spring with fluffy inflorescences of white or cream color.

Grows on any soil. Growing up in Siberia, it perfectly withstands the whims of nature, but it does not tolerate drought well, and is shade-tolerant. Pruning begins the year after planting and is carried out twice a season to maintain proper shape. Without pruning, the bushes from below are bare and look sloppy.

Forsythia ovoid

Sprawling shrub with early flowering: yellow flowers bloom before leaves and densely cover the shoots.

Prefers light, breathable and calcareous soils. Has good winter hardiness and drought resistance, photophilous. Adult plants are pruned after flowering to develop buds.

Hydrangea

Upright shrub up to 2 meters high with large globular inflorescences. Demanding on soil fertility and moisture. Light and heat-loving, shelter is required in the northern regions. Does not need shaping scraps.

Fruiting shrubs

Barberry

It is very decorative all year round, has long thorns, is represented by dwarf and tall forms. Unpretentious. You can pick up varieties for different conditions cultivation. Easily lends itself to any shaping. Pruning is carried out after flowering and at the end of summer.

Thorn

It has a compact bush up to 2 meters high with thorny shoots. In the spring, it is beautiful with numerous white flowers, in the summer - with dark green, purple or bright red leaves, and in late autumn - with blue "balls" berries. Grows on any soil. It is frost-resistant, shades well. The bush turns out to be dense and neat and without frequent pruning.

Rose hip

Thorny shrub of medium size, very attractive during flowering. Does not tolerate stagnant water and close occurrence of groundwater. Grows well in different climatic zones. Formative pruning is carried out annually in the fall after leaf fall.

Hawthorn

Tall thorny shrub with abundant flowering. Any soils are suitable, including poor and heavy clay soils. Frost and shade tolerant. Without trimming, it does not lose its decorative effect. The planting can be formed at any height. In practice, an impassable solid wall is created by splicing the side branches of adjacent bushes.

Climbing vines

Maiden grapes

Liana with large beautiful leaves. Undemanding to soil types, but in the early years responds well to fertilizing and fertilization. Frost-resistant, rarely affected by diseases and pests, shade-tolerant.

Formation consists in tying and guiding the vines. Rapid growth requires mandatory pruning already in the first year after planting to remove protruding and outgrowing shoots. You also need to periodically sprinkle the bare growing roots with compost.

Garden ivy

Evergreen vine. Prefers fertilized and moisture-absorbing soils. Does not like the sun, young plants must be covered for the winter. Requires autumn pruning of "knock-out" and dry elements, as well as shortening of shoots to obtain a lush hedge.

Clematis

This is a long and brightly flowering weaving plant, suitable for creating hedges from 1 to 2 - 3 meters high (depending on the variety). Well-drained loams are preferred. Light and moisture-loving, in the Middle Lane require shelter.

Pruning depends on the variety group. In some cases, pruning of faded shoots is used under the first developed bud, in others - autumn pruning of young growth at a distance of about 30 cm from the old wood.

Common hops

A powerful liana with bright green leaves, attractive in its own way during flowering and fruit formation. Unpretentious and very aggressive, photophilous. Requires strong support and regular pruning to contain the spread.

Trees

Purple willow

A low (up to 1.5 meters) bush with a rounded crown and silvery leaves. Undemanding to fertility, tolerates waterlogging well. Photophilous, drought-resistant, has good winter hardiness. Formative spring pruning can be used to create low hedges of any shape.

Norway willow

Reaches a height of about 8 meters. Even poor soils are suitable for her. It adapts well to growing conditions. Adult plants are trimmed at the beginning and end of the season.

White acacia

It is valued for its graceful leaves and snow-white inflorescences with a pleasant aroma. Grows on poor and saline soils. Drought-resistant, heat- and photophilous, does not tolerate severe winters. Pruning is carried out to restrict growth and activate branching, without regular maintenance it turns into thickets and gives numerous shoots.

What to choose from all the variety? A matter of taste. Ornamental shrubs will become not only an obstacle or a means of zoning, but also spectacular decoration garden.

Fruiting fast growing shrubs for a hedge, they will not only decorate, but also benefit in the form of medicinal berries. However, with such cultivation with frequent haircuts, you should not expect large yields. If you want to make hawthorn or barberry jam for the whole family, it is better to plant a separate bush and care for it accordingly.

The fastest growing hedge will be made from lianas (grapes, hops), while a high and dense eco-fence can be formed in a short time. But for vertical growth, vines require support, which must be strong enough to withstand the weight of powerful shoots growing over the years. Rapid growth requires regular and correct pruning to prevent the plant from braiding everything around.

Trees are also suitable for durable plantings. Willow and white acacia produce very good annual growth and quickly reach the desired height. The hedge of them does not have to be high - with the help of pruning, you can easily change the natural appearance of the plant.

Landing rules

In order for the hedge to be dense enough and the plants do not oppress each other, it is necessary to adhere to the recommended planting pattern. It is more convenient to plant in a trench with a depth of 0.5 and a width of 0.6 m. The seedlings are aligned with a twine - this is important to create an even wall. Climbing plants are placed every 0.25 m, for low-growing shrubs, an interval of 0.5 and 1 m is acceptable, for tall shrubs, the distance is increased to 1.5 m.

For most species, spring planting is more favorable, but autumn planting is also allowed, provided that the seedlings take root before frost. Many representatives will need a garter to the support, so twine stakes should be prepared in advance.

Fill the trench with a fertile mixture of compost, sand and peat. Shrubs need stimulating pruning after planting to produce a highly branched, lush bush. Vines (with the exception of maiden grapes) are not pruned in the first year, allowing them to develop the root system and build up green mass. In the first year, plants need good watering and mulching with humus or compost.

When planting fast-growing plants, you need to take into account their two disadvantages: the need for frequent haircuts and the strong development of the shoots. Over the years, such a hedge can behave like an invader in a summer cottage. Tall, heavy fences can shade small areas, which must be considered when choosing plants.

For those who are prone to extravagance, an excellent solution for decorating a summer house or country house will be combined hedges from different types or from several contrasting varieties of the same species.