The fence doesn’t have to be just mesh and concrete. If you want, you can make it from a rose bush, which will decorate the space and also smell wonderful…
No matter what kind of relationship you have with your neighbors, a fence is always nice. On the one hand, it works as a “boundary stone” between plots, so you don’t have to argue about where someone can plant their plants. At the same time, it also brings the desired feeling of privacy, which is literally key in the home environment. There are many types of fences, but a hedge has the advantage of being green, decorative and will also support the natural tone of your entire garden.
A hedge as an ornament
There are many plants that are suitable for planting a hedge – some grow faster, some slower. Proven “living barriers” include, for example, barberry (Prunus laurocerasus), boxwood (Buxus), holly (Illex), euonymus (Euonymus) or classics such as hornbeam, beech or bird’s horn, which also remains green even through the winter. If you prefer a more decorative exterior, bet on the grape rose (Rosa rubiginosa). It is a wild rose bush, but it smells so beautiful that you will like it immediately.
Sun goddess
Wine rose loves the sun. That is why it is suitable for gardens where it “really roasts”. Since it is relatively undemanding, you can “stick” it even in more difficult terrain, such as slopes or slopes. The shrub loves drier soil with a limestone substrate, but it also thrives in loamy, sandy or humus soil. On the contrary, it tolerates moisture and waterlogging very poorly, so always put this “beauty” in the “highlight” where it will shine.
Betting Rules
You can easily make a pink hedge. “The ideal time to plant is in spring – that is, during March or April – or autumn,” says British garden designer Sarah Ravena she continues: “Dig a trench 50-60 centimeters deep, which will be the length of your fence. Fill the pit with a ten-centimeter layer of fertilizer or compost,” advises the expert, noting that this “nutrition” will balance the pH of the soil to neutral or slightly alkaline.
Necessary spacing
“In order for the bush to benefit you, take it out of the package and put it in water for 1-2 hours,” advises expert Raven, adding that you should plant individual plants 1.5 meters apart. The bushes will thus have a place for their development and at the same time a dense and impenetrable hedge will be formed. Finally, cover the seedlings with soil so that their roots are 5 centimeters below the surface. Lightly tamp the surface and thoroughly pour 20-30 liters of water per bush.
Mulch as insurance
Since weeds spread in the garden at the speed of lightning, it is quite advantageous to sprinkle mulch under the bush in the form of a five-centimeter layer of bark or wood chips. This ensures that the soil does not dry out unnecessarily (and the seedlings become thirsty) and also protects the bush from wild plants. “At first, water the seedlings more intensively, at least 2-3 times a week. Then you can schedule watering intuitively – according to the weather and drought – but usually only one a week is enough,” says Sarah Raven
Cut and trim the bush
“After 6-8 weeks, remove the long shoots by shortening them by 1/3, which in practice means 30-40 centimeters,” says the garden designer, adding that you should plan a larger, shaping cut for over a year – i.e. next spring. Then it will be necessary to shorten the height of the bush to 40-50 centimeters from the ground in order to create the desired shape and “branching” of the fence. Another advantage of the bush is the fact that it is very thorny and no living soul will pass through it – not even a nimble stray cat!
Frost-resistant greenery
And two more pieces of good news: The rose vine smells wonderfully of apples. But not only that! It is a frost-resistant plant that is not afraid of minus temperatures. According to gardeners, it will survive even the harshest winters, as it is resistant to -30 °C.
