An event covering the benefits of Hedge Plants UK as well as the types of hedging that are best for many different needs and requirements. For those who are not aware of what hedging is, Wikipedia describes it as "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. ... When clipped and maintained, hedges are also a simple form of topiary."
In terms of the benefits discussed, some of them are going to be discussed below...
Cost
In terms of the cost of getting ready and having what you need to plant the hedge plant, the cost itself is very low, as it is very much a DIY gardening project, meaning that the tools needed are pretty much just your standard fare, so the hedge plant you want to plant, a spade, compost and the time needed to get the job done. The cost for the hedging itself varies but is normally relatively cheap with it only getting cheaper with the myriad of bulk options available.
Prevents Crime
Hedging is great for prime prevention and security, this is because a large and thorny/spiked hedge is very off putting for burglars, where a gate can, in theory just be jumped over. Crime rates in areas in green areas with plenty of hedging too, with it being believed that people are more inclined to drive slower and more carefully when driving down heavily hedged streets.
Wind Protection
One of the biggest reason for many forms of hedging to be planted, such as evergreen hedging, is because it provides a natural shelter to the winds, with the hedge itself filtering and calming the wind, increasing air circulation and the formation of a sheltered micro climate, where as a gate or fence doesn’t have these benefits, with the wind being diverted upwards, which can create a form of turbulence.
Easy to Maintain
For many forms of hedging, the levels of maintenance required are negligible, with many native hedges requiring no maintenance whatsoever! The maintenance the hedge plant needs is usually some water initially, although in the UK, rain can manage that for you, as well as trimming, which is more for aesthetic purposes than a practical purpose.
Hedge Plants UK - Benefits Conclusion
To conclude, when it comes to the benefits you receive when planting hedge plants UK, they are numerous and varied, ensuring that the planting of a hedge plant within the UK, for numerous reasons, is a great idea!
