While for their fences, some owners choose wrought iron, reinforced concrete, bricks or aluminum, for aesthetic reasons I have a preference for hedges. Now it remains to find the shrubs that will compose it.
Over the years, the fence in my garden was seriously starting to wear out and lose its aesthetic appeal. However, these are not the main reasons that motivated me to replace it without delay.
Indeed, from now on, my property was no longer safe from intrusion, even less from the prying eyes of passers-by and curious people. So, as for a long time I had already dreamed of a magnificent hedge to enhance my house, it was now or never to do it:I therefore installed a new fence to protect against intrusions to which I glued a hedge.
And to help me choose the variety of shrubs that is suitable for this type of use, I went to a site that offers shrub sheets:Binette-et-jardin.com. This is a site I visit regularly when looking for gardening tips and advice. By informing myself in this way, I learned that the essence of the shrub(s) that will make up the hedge will be chosen according to two main criteria which are:the function of the latter and the aesthetic effect sought.
Concerning me, as my objective was above all to beautify the exterior of my property, flowering hedges were essential. In addition, there is no shortage of varieties of shrubs that their choice becomes a real headache.
Thus, among the many alternatives offered to me, I, among other things, fell for the Mexican orange tree (choisya). The reasons ? Apart from its pretty white flowers giving off a sweet and very pleasant fragrance, this evergreen shrub particularly appealed to me for its long flowering period.
Indeed, exceptionally, the Choisya flowers from the beginning of spring until the end of autumn. What's more, this shrub is content with normal soil in a slightly shaded place.
However, when I found myself in front of a Cytisus scoparius, I immediately changed my mind. Commonly called lena broom, this shrub stands out above all for its foliage which takes on a thousand and one colors both during periods of fine weather and during winter.
Otherwise, if the main purpose of the fence is to protect your home, I especially recommend shrubs that can reach 1.80 meters in height. And among the varieties that I find interesting, I chose the common strawberry tree with its magnificent evergreen shiny green leaves and red bark.
Do you prefer low hedges? Here again, the choice is vast between an officinal lavender, a shrubby honeysuckle, a common dwarf boxwood or even a Japanese spirea. There is something for every taste. Finally, if the hedge acts mainly as a windbreak, let yourself be tempted by a Japanese privet or a Bohemian olive tree.
