Everyone loves a yard with plants and trees. Hedges, can add to the overall appearance of your Gatineau yard by accentuating flower beds or other trees. In this respect, then, picking the right kind hedge matters in how and where it was going to be placed within an already well planned landscape.
Using Evergreens as a Hedge
One advantage in using evergreens is that they come in different sizes and shapes. Another is that they will grow throughout the year. They will also grow quicker than other plants or small bushes that are normally found growing as a hedge.
From an aesthetic point of view, evergreens make beautiful accents to flower beds or even as a property line. Such plants as Cypress, Lawson Cypress, Conifers, and Western Red Cedars are great choices and have the ability to act as wind breaks when necessary. One of the best evergreens is the Yew, which has the ability to grow tall and follow any desired shape.
Another great choice here in Gatineau is the box when considering something lower to the ground bordering flowers. Other good selections are the Cotoneaster or Rosemary, although these are more of a shrub. They make good edging around other plants as accents.
Using deciduous plants as a Hedge
Understanding that there will be clean up involved, such as leaf raking, these types of plants are great as a border for driveways and walkways. Any Gatineau gardener worth their weight has a deep understanding of what plants will thrive in a given environment. In addition, they will know which will mix together well.
Most deciduous enjoy the sun with some that prefer shade as well as different type of soil such as limy, dry or damp. Nevertheless, the plethora of plants, shrubs, and small trees available can be used in many ways. In particular, in the more rural areas of Gatineau we find that there are more local species that are geographically dependent.
Some of these are Dog Rose, Field Maple, and Blackthorn. However, depending on the area some other indigenous plants may find their way into a rural landscape as a hedge. This would add a variety and diversity to the landscape overall.
In Smaller Scenarios, we find even smaller plants
One strategy that works in smaller gardens is the fedge, (a combination of fence and hedge). This translates into using a trellis covered with Ivy of various thicknesses. This combination can also act as a screen behind another taller hedge when appropriate. When considering the use of a hedge as a screen Fur trees make a nice tall screen while Cypress works well in addition specifically in the Ottawa weather.
You can rely on Aylmer, Gatineau Landscaping specialist 1001 Cedres for plantation, sizing and pruning of Hedges.
You can rely on Aylmer, Gatineau Landscaping specialist 1001 Cedres for plantation, sizing and pruning of Hedges.
