ᐅ Garden Photos Chat Corner

For a steep driveway down to the underground garage, I would consider that only if the budget allows. But with an access like yours, rick, that would be more than just extravagant.

For hotels, steep ramps at companies, or areas with heavy foot traffic, it can make sense. In private homes, it is usually not practical. Apart from the costs (both monetary and ecological).

Cemo snow shovels are good. They have a comfortable grip and are sturdy.
The price for a standard snow shovel is reasonable. I can't imagine that having wheels would make much of a difference, especially with as much snow as there is today.

I want to plant a hedge of about 20m (65.6 feet) on our property in spring. It should grow quickly and be dense enough to provide privacy. Ideally, it would reach a height of up to around 1.80m (5.9 feet).
It doesn’t have to be evergreen, but it would be nice if it also provides privacy during winter.

Do you have any suggestions? Last year, I planted some ligustrum in another part of the property, but so far, I am somewhat disappointed with them...

Hornbeam is resilient and fast-growing, with a fairly dense foliage. Cherry laurel is evergreen and also grows quickly, but it does not tolerate frost combined with wind very well. Both hedges require regular trimming to become very dense. Hornbeam keeps its withered leaves during winter, which not everyone appreciates. In spring and early summer, birds love it for nesting. Beware, it can be a paradise for cats.

In autumn, we planted Photinia (1.50m (5 feet) tall root ball plants) facing the street, which can grow up to 3m (10 feet). If you prefer less red, it can also be mixed well with Portuguese laurel, which also has some red tones.