What to Consider Before Planting Varieties of Hedges in your Garden

Flame Amur Maple is an ornamental tree prized for its bright red foliage in the fall. If you are one of the lucky owners of an Amur Maple , here are some tips for keeping it healthy and looking its best. First, be sure to water your tree regularly, especially during dry periods. Second, avoid over-fertilizing your tree; too much fertilizer can result in leaf scorch. Finally, keep an eye out for pests and diseases, and treat any problems promptly. With these tips in mind, you will be able to enjoy your Flame Amur Maple for many years to come!

  When it comes to landscaping, few plants can compare to the majesty and grandeur of Green Giant arborvitae. These trees are prized for their dark green foliage and symmetrical shape, making them an excellent choice for windbreaks, privacy hedges, or specimen plants.  You can find  Green Giant Arborvitae for sale on our website.  If you're thinking of adding Green Giant arborvitae to your garden, here are a few tips for growing healthy trees. First, choose a planting site that receives full sun or partial shade. Second, make sure the soil is well-drained and pH neutral or slightly acidic. Third, water regularly during the first year after planting to help establish a strong root system. Finally, mulch around the base of the tree to keep the soil moist.

A highlight among them is arrowwood, Viburnum dentatum, which is indigenous to Virginia's Coastal Plain, encompassing the whole Northern Neck. It may be found there in damp floodplain forests, wet flatwoods, seepage swamps, and even tidal and alluvial swamps. It prefers damp soils, but it can also be found in dry upland woodlands. This Viburnum is a show-stopper as early fall approaches and brightens its surrounds with big clusters of fruit that are 1/3" in diameter and ripen to a deep blue to blue-black color. These fruit are especially striking against the vibrant fall foliage, which runs from yellow to fiery red. The rounded deciduous Arrowwood viburnum shrub , which matures between 6 and 10 feet tall and wide, is perfect for hedging. The viburnum arrowwood bushes can grow as tall as 15 feet when given the right conditions, so they could possibly be pruned into an efficient privacy screen as well. It is covered in eye-catching 3 to 4" diameter flat-topped clusters of l...

  Our InstantHedge blog is packed with information on keeping strong hedges. We'll talk about European Beech in today's blog.  The European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge is well recognized as a tall, naturally massive deciduous tree, but it may also be sculpted into an exquisite hedge. With the changing of the seasons, the European Beech tree's leaves change color, making it an appealing hedge in many outdoor areas. It is a time-tested, well-liked option for a hedge and has the additional advantage of maintaining its copper-colored fall leaves on the branches far into the winter for year-round screening. A quick guide to European Beech   1. The European Beech Hedge works particularly well for hedging because it is a naturally low-branching tree. 2. The smooth, silver-gray bark of the beech, Fagus sylvatica, is quite attractive. 3. The foliage of European Beech provides year-round screening and privacy. It becomes bronze in the fall and hangs on the branches through the wi...

  An American Arborvitae hedge, scientifically known as Thuja occidentalis, remains dark green all year and retains its feathery needles throughout the winter. The narrow conical shape and dense foliage combine to form a strong and visually appealing hedge. If planted in an environment with high temperatures, the American Arborvitae hedge may require more frequent watering than is recommended. The dark green foliage of American Arborvitae complements flowering plants well throughout the rest of the year and can add some good contrast to a yard that is otherwise monochromatic in winter landscapes. Which terrain is preferred? This plant prefers rich, soft, deep, and extremely well-drained soil, and since it is afraid of water stagnation, it is best to combine sand or pumice with the soil before burying it. Key points for Thuja Occidentalis 1. American arborvitae is hardy in urban environments and adaptable to many soil conditions. 2. Early settlers in North America learned from Nativ...

  Fast-growing evergreen hybrid arborvitae called green giant thujas has been marketed as a disease-free alternative to conventional evergreens, especially in the humid Southeast.

Our InstantHedge blog is brimming with advice on maintaining healthy hedges. In today's blog, we'll talk about thuja occidentalis, an American arborvitae hedge. An American Arborvitae hedge, scientifically known as thuja occidentalis, remains dark green all year and retains its feathery needles throughout the winter. The narrow conical shape and dense foliage combine to form a strong and visually appealing hedge. Except for the southern parts of Florida, Louisiana, Texas, California, Arizona, and Nevada, this tree grows in most of the United States. Its tolerance to all soil types makes it resilient even in urban environments. Depending on the environment and available sunlight, this evergreen can grow up to 20-40 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide. The Arborvitae is a winner in everyone's backyard since it grows well in full sun to part shade and is regarded as a low-maintenance plant. GARDENING TIPS FOR USING AMERICAN ARBORVITAE Do you dislike the view next door? Because it is...

  One of the best ways to keep deer away from your garden is by planting hedges that they don't like to eat. Some deer-resistant hedges include boxwood, yarrow, lavender, rosemary, and thyme. You can also use fencing or other barriers around your garden to keep the deer out. For a more natural approach, you can also try scattering some spices or herbs like cayenne pepper, black pepper, or garlic around your plants. These will help to repel the deer without using any harsh chemicals.

  Looking forward to having your own Juniper Wichita Blue ? Here's what you need to know about them- Drought-tolerant Hedges Survive in Arid Climates Deer-resistant Juniper variety Adapts to a wide range of soil, grows best in dry, sandy soils Native to Rocky Mountain Region