Hello everyone,
In the rental house (my mother is the owner), the hedge (a 2-meter (6.5 feet) tall, approximately 20-meter (65 feet) long monstrosity from the 1970s) was removed today. Now I'm wondering how to make this area attractive but cost-effective...
Maybe sow grass in the spring and create a visual screen towards the neighbor (on his side it’s behind the house, so no curious neighbors right at the fence)?
Does anyone have ideas on how to improve this space?
Thanks for your suggestions!
In the rental house (my mother is the owner), the hedge (a 2-meter (6.5 feet) tall, approximately 20-meter (65 feet) long monstrosity from the 1970s) was removed today. Now I'm wondering how to make this area attractive but cost-effective...
Maybe sow grass in the spring and create a visual screen towards the neighbor (on his side it’s behind the house, so no curious neighbors right at the fence)?
Does anyone have ideas on how to improve this space?
Thanks for your suggestions!
EveundGerd26 Feb 2015 19:33The most cost-effective option will be a new hedge.
A privacy fence made of WPC (wood-plastic composite) is certainly not cheap, but it is low maintenance over time and does not require constant painting or weatherproofing.
We will install a gabion wall on the neighbor’s side. They come in various thicknesses and heights. Depending on the fill material, they are relatively affordable and also low maintenance. 😉
A privacy fence made of WPC (wood-plastic composite) is certainly not cheap, but it is low maintenance over time and does not require constant painting or weatherproofing.
We will install a gabion wall on the neighbor’s side. They come in various thicknesses and heights. Depending on the fill material, they are relatively affordable and also low maintenance. 😉
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Wanderdüne27 Feb 2015 13:03Dan8070 schrieb:
Does anyone have an idea how to improve the appearance of this area?With a hedge! But this time, preferably a diverse one, using native plants that offer wildlife more than just shelter.
I’ll take advantage of this old thread with a simple question:
How fast does your hedge (excluding Thuja) usually grow?
In 2014, we planted native shrubs. So, honeysuckle, blackthorn, hawthorn, rowan, bladder-senna, wild roses, serviceberry, hazel, and similar species.
We added some plants here and there where there were gaps. But overall, I’m either too impatient or the “hedge” is just stagnating instead of really taking off. Except for 2 or 3 exceptions, none of them is taller than 0.80m (31.5 inches) so far. At the start, I applied horn shavings as fertilizer. For the last 1.5 years, they have all had a drip irrigation system. But progress is minimal. How long does something like this usually take?
How fast does your hedge (excluding Thuja) usually grow?
In 2014, we planted native shrubs. So, honeysuckle, blackthorn, hawthorn, rowan, bladder-senna, wild roses, serviceberry, hazel, and similar species.
We added some plants here and there where there were gaps. But overall, I’m either too impatient or the “hedge” is just stagnating instead of really taking off. Except for 2 or 3 exceptions, none of them is taller than 0.80m (31.5 inches) so far. At the start, I applied horn shavings as fertilizer. For the last 1.5 years, they have all had a drip irrigation system. But progress is minimal. How long does something like this usually take?
Katja, good things take time. And the growth rate varies greatly. Cherry laurel grows very quickly. Hornbeam or hazel grow significantly slower. Also, density is more important than height. That’s why you should always prune the top back until the lower parts become nice and dense. In our area, I consider irrigation unnecessary. Karsten
PS: A beautiful hedge takes about 10 years.
PS: A beautiful hedge takes about 10 years.
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