EP200- Good Hedging Options For An Irish Garden? A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Caring for Hedges.
Listen now
Description
What are the best hedges for your garden?  The answer to that is wide and in order for you to choose the best hedge you should ask a few questions first.  Do I want evergreen or deciduous ?Purpose of the hedge ? Shelter, Noise filter, support biodiversity, frame your garden, create a room or space within your garden etc. What height do I want it to grow to?What is my soil like? wet/dry etcSituation ? inland / costalHow many times per year does it need to be cut? can I manage this number of cuts. Once you have answered these you are a long way to choosing the perfect hedge for your garden.  Allow us to guide you through the labyrinth of hedges, shedding light on the perfect picks for your unique outdoor space. From the classic distinction between evergreen and deciduous hedges to the importance of considering your long-term hedge maintenance plan, we've got you covered. We're particularly excited to introduce you to some evergreen hedges – think Laurel, Portuguese Laurel, Taxus & Privet. Discover their characteristics, how they can boost your garden's aesthetic appeal, and how you can care for them. Plus, we share tips on the optimal times to plant your hedges. Lastly, we present a plethora of hedge options for diverse garden styles. Learn about the charm of flowering hedges and the often-overlooked low-growing varieties.  If you're ready to choose hedges that will not only flourish but also promote biodiversity, this episode is a must-listen. Join us for a deep dive into the world of hedges and let's get your garden transformation started! If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email:  [email protected]    Check out Master My Garden on the following channels    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/  Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/  Twitter:https://twitter.com/tweetsbyMMG     Until next week   Happy gardening   John  Support the show
More Episodes
In this weeks episode John chats with Danielle Gallacher "Danni In The Wild" all about creating a forest garden and her new book "The Forager's Almanac". Embark on a transformative journey through the verdant realms of food forest gardening with Danielle Gallacher. Author of "The Forager's...
Published 05/10/24
Published 05/10/24
What to sow in May in the vegetable garden? What flowers to sow in May ? Gardening jobs for May ? These are all covered by John in this weeks episode. Discover the secrets to thriving in the garden during May's unpredictable weather and master the art of succession planting. This episode of...
Published 05/03/24