A lush garden hedge can create more than a barrier between properties, and it’s a useful way to lower noisy traffic or nearby neighbors. Planting a hedge is an attractive way to muffle sounds and enclose your property while creating a lush backdrop for a bed of flowers. And it might encourage songbirds to take up residence. But planting a hedge is also a commitment that includes regular maintenance, weeding, clipping and trimming.
You’ll get the best planting advice from a local garden center about property conditions and soil and choosing hedging material that grows well in your area. Ask about spacing requirements, so you allow plenty of growing room between the plants. Find out what type and how much fertilizer to add, and ask about the best time to clip and trim the hedge.
