Privet (Ligustrum) is the ideal hedge plant, as it grows quite quickly, growing by around 30 centimeters per year, and is also very tolerant of pruning. This is how you rejuvenate an old privet hedge and then let it grow more densely. Optimum time Because privet grows so quickly, you should prune it two to three…
Hibiscus is one of the most popular ornamental trees. If you keep it as a hedge, proper pruning is an important aspect of care. Here you can find out when and how to cut your hibiscus hedge for best results. time One of the most important points when cutting a hibiscus hedge is the right time. Please note…
The box tree (Buxus) has been plagued by life-threatening pests and diseases for years. To avoid this, there are plant alternatives that are just as easy to care for. These plants are suitable as a boxwood substitute. Easy-care boxwood replacement from B to F Boxleaf barberry “Nana” (Berberis buxifolia) Growth: dense, thorny, bushy Growth height: up to…
A deadwood hedge in the garden is an ecological jewel, because it offers a home for a large number of animals. With the greening of the hedge, there are also numerous design options. Characteristics of deadwood hedges The term deadwood hedge was coined by the landscape gardener Hermann Benjes in the 1980s. He recognized the ecological value…
If the leaves on your cherry laurel are eaten, you need to take a closer look. There are various pitting pests that can be responsible for the damage. This text tells you what they are. 4 Pitting Pests Dickmaulrüssler (Otiorhynchus) damage picture Cherry laurel leaves are only eaten by adult vine weevils active from April to mid-October…
Thanks to its magnificent growth and evergreen leaves, the Thuja hedge is very popular. The trees of life are easy to care for and robust. Nevertheless, garden owners have to cut back the thuja hedge regularly. Find out how here. Maintenance of thuja hedges The Thuja hedge is a hardy plant. If you don’t cut the trees of life regularly, you…
Boxwood is a popular tree for borders, hedges or as a topiary. However, it is very susceptible to pests and fungi. But not everything that looks like a pest is actually one. Annual phenomenon in spring White flakes on the boxwood do not necessarily indicate a pest infestation. This phenomenon can also be a completely natural protective mechanism…
The fruits of the alpine currant do not taste particularly good, but the robust shrubs are suitable as hedge plants for the garden. Because with their dense growth they offer optimal privacy. Characteristics botanical name: Ribes alpinum Plant genus: Currants (Ribes) Synonyms: mountain currant Growth: densely branched shrub Growth height: up to 250 centimeters Growth width:…
Cutting the hedge to create an opaque privacy screen is imperative. But when is it allowed and when is it forbidden? We explain here how the applicable law is interpreted. law The Federal Nature Conservation Act stipulates that cutting hedges, reeds, shrubs and bushes is prohibited between March 1st and September 30th. The background to this regulation is…
If you want to plant a hedge around your property that is not only decorative but also protective, ecologically valuable and can even be harvested, you should definitely remember the slightly forgotten barberry. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the planting of this beautiful hedge. Characteristics of the barberry The barberries…