Nowadays, many fancy shrubs and hedges are planted in gardens mainly for aesthetic reasons. It does look good having a neatly trimmed hedge and tailored shrubs in your backyard. It would surely get the attention of any by-passers. However, planting them is not really that easy, especially the care and maintenance needed to keep them healthy and looking good. If you want to plant one and make it look like what you intend it to be, you better make sure you know what you are doing.
The first thing to note is choosing the right plant to hedge. There are a lot of kinds of plants that you can plant and turn into a hedge. However, not all fits perfectly into your location. Be oriented on the different kinds of plants such as Firethorn, Quickthorn, Red Leaf Berberis and Dog Rose. It is also vital to choose between evergreen versus deciduous and big leaf versus small leaf – the choice you make will have a big impact in the long run.
Once you’ve already decided the kind shrub you want to plant, guide its growth. Regular plant care should be made. What you need to take extra care of is the trimming of the shrub. As the hedges grow, they not automatically look like the clean shaven hedges you see on advertisements. If left uncut, hedges will appear thin on the bottom then thick and bushy towards the top. Arborists often refers to this as “leggy”. The way you trim and the frequency of your trimming affects the overall health of the shrub and how it will grow.
In general, hedges require trimming at least once a year. Others might need to be trimmed more frequently. When trimming, always use the sharpest shears you can get. But, if you want to get the best results, contact a shrub and hedge care specialist.
We offer such kind of service. With over 36 years of service in the residents of Ontario, our company has glued excellence into our name. Our team of ISA Certified professional arborists ensures that your shrubs and hedges get the best care they need. We can give you that neat looking hedge you have always wanted. With state of the art equipment, our services can be extended to giving other aspects of tree care and tree removal. With the vast experiences we have gained, we have all the knowledge and skills needed to give only the best tree, shrub and hedge care services for our clients.