But sometimes we may be forced to think a bit harder about how we mark out the edges of our gardens. This happened to me last year when a hedgehog family moved into our back garden. For keen gardeners that is a problem, because apart from being adorable, hedgehogs are terrific at eating slugs.
It turns out that alongside being hedgehog friendly there are a whole range of other reasons to consider switching from fences to hedges. Plenty of other creatures benefit from gardens with green walls. The hedges are quite literally the roads that wildlife use to get around without being spotted by us humans.
And of course, everyone can hear when a crowd of birds roost or nest in a hedge. Birdsong is one of the great benefits of the garden and hedges are so much more appealing to birds than fences. The classic British hedgerow is also a source of food. Hedging such as holly and wild rose, provide much needed food for birds during the winter. Birds also enjoy elderberries, sloe berries and blackberries during the autumn, although humans often compete for the harvest too!
When an 80mph wind batters into a solid fence panel the pressure on the wood is immense. A hedge will allow that wind to pass through its foliage, absorbing the force and slowing it down. Hedging is vital for our wildlife, especially hedgehogs who need to travel from garden to garden.
Fences stop these lovely creatures from getting to food, shelter and breeding sites. Birds will take shelter in hedges and bees will collect pollen and nectar from flowering varieties. Some hedging species are higher maintenance than others, but generally one or two trims a year is all that is required to keep your hedge looking tip-top.
Hedge noun A thicket of bushes, usually thorn bushes; especially, such a thicket planted as a fence between any two portions of land; and also any sort of shrubbery, as evergreens, planted in a line or as a fence; particularly, such a thicket planted round a field to fence it, or in rows to separate the parts of a garden.
Fence verb To jump over a fence. Hedge verb To inclose or separate with a hedge; to fence with a thickly set line or thicket of shrubs or small trees; as, to hedge a field or garden. Fence noun That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield. Hedge verb To obstruct, as a road, with a barrier; to hinder from progress or success; - sometimes with up and out.
Fence noun An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.
Hedge verb To surround for defense; to guard; to protect; to hem in. Fence noun A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking. Hedge verb To surround so as to prevent escape. Fence noun Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee.
Hedge verb To protect oneself against excessive loss in an activity by taking a countervailing action; as, to hedge an investment denominated in a foreign currency by buying or selling futures in that currency; to hedge a donation to one political party by also donating to the opposed political party. Fence noun A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received. Hedge verb To shelter one's self from danger, risk, duty, responsibility, etc. Fence verb To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
Hedge verb To reduce the risk of a wager by making a bet against the side or chance one has bet on. Fence verb To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
Hedge verb To use reservations and qualifications in one's speech so as to avoid committing one's self to anything definite. Fence verb To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
Hedge noun a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes. Fence verb To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. Hedge noun any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change. Fence verb Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.
Fence noun a barrier that serves to enclose an area. Fence noun a dealer in stolen property. Fence verb receive stolen goods. Fence verb fight with fencing swords. Hedge A hedge or hedgerow is a line of closely spaced shrubs and sometimes trees, planted and trained to form a barrier or to mark the boundary of an area, such as between neighbouring properties.
Fence verb surround with a wall in order to fortify. Fence verb have an argument about something. Fence A fence is a structure that encloses an area, typically outdoors, and is usually constructed from posts that are connected by boards, wire, rails or netting. Hedge Illustrations. Fence Illustrations. Popular Comparisons. Adress vs. However, I love hedges so if animals might be a challenge try a very prickly ground shrub hedge. If going for boundary hedges think about your local Native hedgerows like Blackthorn or a mix of native hedgerow — Blackthorn, Dog Rose, Bird Cherry.
I like Laurel hedges — no spikes and need to be planted in two rows to get a good hedge. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Here are some of the main things to consider: Fence Benefits.
Fence Downsides Instant Can be less maintenance if right materials are chosen. Security Cost — will depend on materials but the end price can be significant Cheap fences can deteriorate and need regular repair Harsh or abrupt looking Hedge Benefits.
Hedge Downsides Nicer aesthetically Usually less expensive than fences. Favorite Fence Styles: Featheredge Fence I prefer hand-built fences made in situ in the garden rather than pre-made panels. Willow screening attached to old fence For a modern look, I love using simple tile batten approx. Rachel Mathews Professional international garden designer for over 25 years.
Rachel Mathews October 1, Hi Mike, Oh some good choices there, I do like burning bushes especially, not ever used them for a hedge though. Felicity Waters October 1, Cat October 1, Thank you Reply.
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