How to form a hedge ^Favorite

Each owner forms a hedge taking into account the requirements for it. For example, wishing to have a dense protective fence, it is better to plant plants in several rows. Usually in the first row planted undersized shrubs, in the next - higher. If the site is not very large, and the fence should perform a dividing function, it will be preferable to plant plants that do not reach large sizes in height and do not take up much space.

Molded hedges, which are most often used in small areas, are more compact than free-growing, they can always be given the desired shape and size, they easily tolerate a haircut. With the help of a haircut, clear geometric lines of the hedge are achieved, which gives her and the whole site an aesthetically well-groomed look.

To form a hedge with clear lines, you need to cut it regularly. It is better to carry out a haircut on a cord that has been previously tightly stretched, and very carefully adhere to a given direction, trying not to recede from it and prevent any flaws. Any errors will be very noticeable, adversely affecting the appearance of the fence as a whole.

The frequency of cutting will depend on which plants are selected for the hedge. If they grow faster, then cut them, respectively, will have more often. Having chosen a rectangular or trapezoidal shape of the hedge, you should be prepared to cut them more often than spherical ones: when they grow, they quickly lose their contours. Strongly delayed with cutting a rectangular hedge, you have to restore its shape with the help of templates.

To conduct a "model haircut" hedges advise hedge trimmers. It will be more convenient to grow, and the plant will suffer less if they are sharpened sharply and well debugged. It is also possible to use electric tools for cutting, but it is better if the amount of work is too large, and you have enough experience.

Some plants after shearing, if not sick, then experience a slight malaise: it is worse to grow, or bloom less. They are preferably used for hedges unformable, free-growing. Just keep in mind that they occupy a large area, so they should be planted in more spacious areas. In addition, there is no way to do without sanitary pruning. Otherwise, such a hedge will look completely messy, and resemble thickets rather than cultural plantations.
The correct formation of the hedge will make it a real decoration of the site.