Hedges

LANDSCAPE DESIGNING FRMT 325 Cr. Hr. 3(1+2)

Lesson 10:Garden Features

Hedges

  • Shrubs or trees or sub-shrubs planted at regular intervals to from a continuous screen is called a hedge.
  • A hedge in a garden is planted with two objectives. One is protective which means protection against theft, trespass, wind etc. and the other is for ornamental purpose or screening.
  • The garden hedge can serve the purpose of a
    • Compound wall to ensure privacy.
    • Screen to screen unwanted items and using spots.
    • Background for a floral display.
    • Space divider to separate one component of a garden from the other


  • Hedging should be proportional to the size of garden.
  • It should not be overdone, especially in a small garden.
  • Overcrowding of hedges robs other plants in the garden with valuable soil nutrients, sunshine and air.
  • In very small gardens instead of hedge, a decent looking fence with some climbers trained on it can be used.
  • Ornamental hedges are used to demarcate a rose garden or flower bed or a shrubbery or paths in the garden.
  • An ideal hedge plant should be quick growing, hardy, dense, and respond to frequent pruning and clipping and can be raised quickly by seed or cuttings.
  • Attractive foliage and flower will be an added attraction.
  • For protective hedges, plants should be quick growing, hardy, including drought- resistant character, thorny, dense and respond to frequent pruning and clipping and can be raised quickly by seeds or cuttings.
  • For ornamental hedges, plants should have attractive foliage and flowers. Should be dense in growth and stand regular clipping.
  • The ornamental hedges are generally low in height and they do not obstruct the view completely.
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