It's high time to plant your hedge | Gothenburg after

A well maintained hedge creates a very special atmosphere in a garden. It provides a green frame while protecting from wind and transparency.

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– You get a completely different garden with a hedge. The greenery and the space are very effective. Even in quite small villages, you can get incredibly comfortable green privacy, "says Elin Buchmayer at Björknäs Garden in Nacka.

She and her partner Carin Urell Hultgren recently opened a small gardening business. They try to customize their offer according to local conditions and to follow the changes of seasons. They also organize various arrangements related to the year of the garden. This fall weekend, when we salute our theme, we have invited the specialist Victor Sundström from the Plant Plant. Autumn is very suitable for planting hedges.

"The climate is mild and gentle for the plants.A new hedge requires a lot of water, so the autumn rain is perfect," says Sundström.

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Peaceful room

But before planting a barrier of protection from curious looks or a busy road, one should take into account both the location of the hedge and the variety to choose from. The location of the plot, the appearance of the house and the appearance of the surroundings are also factors to take into account. In addition, keep in mind that the hedge must be elegant all year round.

"Tujor is very functional – especially because they are evergreen, but they arouse feelings, whether against or against, no one is spared," said Victor.

Barr plants were popular in the 1960s and 1970s and are found everywhere in the residential neighborhoods of these times. Today, many people think that they are tender and associate them with Mexican homes and health centers.

– Set in the right environment, and if you take care of it, the tents can be really masculine. Think of all the magical gardens of the castle! There they are abundant. And they are really cool to create space, "said Elin Buchmayer.

Contrast and space are two important elements when creating a beautiful and beautiful garden. In the background of the discounts, a plant wall becomes very effective.

"If you like poppy plants, they are very nice, just because they are green all year round, but unfortunately, it's common to think that just planting the hedge and that it is will handle it yourself, but you have to take care of it to make it really enjoyable.Fertilize, water all the time and cut, "said Victor.

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Choose the variety

Whether you like barrels or leaves, it's important to look at the plant – the hedge must be tight. It blooms in spring, makes it a beautiful fall color and looks great even in winter, it's a bonus.

– There are varieties where leaves are left all year. Liguster, for example, retains the majority of leaves, as well as a book and an avenue book whose leaves turn brown and roll together, says Victor.

– Even if the hedge drops all leaves, they are decorative in winter. If you cut them well, the branch becomes a sculptural element that can be very beautiful, Elin restores.

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Must be kept after

Many people want a maintenance free hedge, but none exists. If you already have a trash hedge that does not look good, you must start again. There are no shortcuts.

– Either replace it with a new one, or wait and reduce it.

Hedges are often a big investment for a homeowner.

"If you reach an average of 20 to 25 meters, the price can vary from 15,000 to 20,000 crowns depending on the variety and size of your choice," says Victor.

Popular parents

Avenebas and leeks are the most sought after right now. Book has been a popcorn before – you can look at old plantations. What separates them is the foliage. The book has rounded, shiny leaves while the Avenue Book has a carpenter, spikes and ribs.

– The avenue goes out in the spring almost regardless of light and heat, which makes it a bit more resilient. The book keeps the leaves longer in winter but the avenue book is a little more dense in its structure. What you prefer is a flavor, says Victor.

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Then you plant your hedges

• Dig a dive in the hedge. The width should be twice the width of the root system of the plant. As a rule, 50 centimeters wide and deep ensure that the plants are well placed.

• Add natural fertilized planting soil.

• Water all the time – at least if you plant in spring and summer.

Source: Victor Sundström

Shoot the hedge

Many do not want to keep the hedge, but it's an impossibility. In any case, if you want a healthy hedge and that works well. Victor Sundström provides the following tips:

• Cut at least three times a year. Autumn, spring winter and sometimes in summer. "I usually cut a little occasionally when it is necessary to ensure that growth happens where I want and not just the furthest branch."

• Cut immediately after planting. "You can cut the side branches twenty inches from the trunk, you do not have to worry about taking it very hard."

• water. When the hedge is cool, it is very important that it gets water properly. The first summer of the hedge is also critical. Water abundantly.

• fertilization.

• Some casks must be covered for the spring sun. "Although our climate is bistert, the spring sun is very strong and can burn a plant."

Where went the pond tree?

Buxbom has been very popular over the years but has unfortunately been very affected in recent years. The death of the bomb at the bux was spread with spores and the plants were burned. At present, many commercial gardens are waiting to be developed before starting to sell the factory again.