A green boundary fence

Instead of a wooden fence in the garden, you can also opt for a green boundary with a hedge or shrub. This not only creates a greener whole, but also contributes to a cooler garden and biodiversity in your environment. A hedge, for example, is a great hiding place for birds in the garden and insects can find food there. Examples of hedges in the garden include boxwood, hornbeam, cherry laurel, hawthorn, ivy, privet, conifers, and shrub honeysuckle. Hedera, or ivy, is a plant that grows upwards against something. A completely natural boundary is best, but this can be a solution if you still want to install a fence or gate.

Costs

Hedges and shrubs are cheaper to purchase than fences.

Use of space

In general, a property boundary fence next to and behind a house may be a maximum of 2 metre . In front of the house, the maximum height is 1 metre. These rules may vary locally. Ask your local authority about the rules.

Difficulty

Planting a hedge takes some work. The planting method can vary depending on the type of hedge. Therefore, check with a hedge plant supplier.

Maintenance

A green boundary is easy to maintain. Most hedges require good basic fertilization and annual pruning, but a green boundary fits perfectly into a low-maintenance garden.

Heat stress

A green fence contributes to a cooler garden and environment.