Hedgerow to your property

 Reasons to add Hedgerow to your property

In the past, hedgerows were often planted to mark the property lines and edges of fields that fed grazing animals. It kept the sheep inside and the deer outside. At the same time, other terrestrial animals, such as hedgehogs, were free to move back and forth in search of food and shelter. Nowadays, with the use of technology and GPS, those boundary markers have the ability to exit fashionably. But not so fast!

There are many reasons to maintain existing hedgehogs and there are more effective reasons to plant them more. Look closely at any hedgehog, even inexperienced eyes can get the biodiversity they provide. There are hundreds of weeds growing there, from nettles to cleavers, from violets to someone and in between. Many of the early weeds of that spring are edible not only for the animals but for you as well.

You will notice the chirping of birds, lizards, insects, and bees.

The main reasons for adding Hedgerow to your property to your property

Therefore, they are always growing - and evolving.

We will get to the aspect of hedgerow maintenance later, but, first of all, it is useful to first determine the reasons for liking hedgerows. Keep in mind that hedgehogs can be multipurpose. The chances of hedgehog success are aligned when your living fence is set in the right place and planted with the most useful plant species for your area.

From the beginning, do your own research to determine what plants belong to your region. Native plants are always the best choice.

Exotics, like bamboo for most of us, can work in the short term as a fencing option. You may face some problems.

Thorns as windbreaks

If you have a backyard orchard where you can spend a lot of time, at some point you will realize how much wind blows between the trees in that space. If so, a windscreen can be very effective in protecting your trees. Not to stop the wind completely, but rather to reduce the force. However, using a hedgehog as a windmill can come with a downside. Many owners imagine planting a windbreak fence along the property line. All of that is good and good, but for ventilation to be really effective it needs to be placed at the right angle to the prevailing wind direction.

Privacy issues

Hedgehogs can be short or tall, depending on which trees and shrubs grow. They become denser with branches over time, which not only gives you a screen of privacy but also gives you a closer feel to the birds and animals. The sometimes unplanned advantage of placing a privacy hedgehog is that it also reduces external noise.

When it comes to using Hedgero as a privacy fence, you need to think outside the box of Arborvide-Evergreen-Private. All of this will deter your neighbor to some extent. Nevertheless, they do not provide birds and pollinators like a hedgehog built of native plants, perennials, and trees.

Hedgehogs keep humans and animals inside or outside

Trust me, no one wants to go through your hawthorn and blackberry hedge. Not without a little consideration of the sharp thorns at first. Very few animals waste their energy to get past anything that is very difficult if they do not have a pre-prepared path to crawl. That’s the thing about hedgehogs. They keep humans and animals inside or outside. At least to some extent.

Small animals will always have the flow of the forest. Rabbits bounce and snakes slide here and there, finding paths that fit their size. Large animals have to use gates and walk around fences until they find a path that fits our body frame.

Hedgehogs help to recreate the landscape

Wildlife support is one of the key factors in planting hedgehogs. Notice the word planting, tying, or tying. There are many types of trees, shrubs, and perennials that can make the most of your fence. Annuals will always find their way.

Hedgerows as a source of food

Can you eat from your fence?

Absolutely.

We often think of hedgehogs as a food source for birds and animals, but we can also learn to share the harvest. Plant these in your hedgehog for a scattered harvest during the growing season: your hedgehog in the sun or shade Do not forget all the plants that grow in the base. Nettles, Purple Dead Nettles, Dandelions, Sequined, Goosefoot, Cleavers, Purslane, Garlic Mustard - a few.

As a source of shade or support for the creation of the micro-climate

Don’t get me wrong, the sun is very good and many plants follow. But too much sun? The plants wither, and so do we. We usually go in search of shade and cool weather indoors. Or sip a refreshing lemon under a large tree ...