Best 5 Garden Plants to Cover the Boundary and Hedges
The idea of guarding and defending the boundaries of one’s
property is perhaps as old as mankind itself. In order to ensure strong
defense, the convention has always been to guard using either concrete or iron.
However, an idea with a slightly different approach to guarding of boundaries
has cropped up in the recent past. The idea, as beautiful as it is, is equally
worth applauding and the idea is to use decorative plants and shrubs to
demarcate boundaries. All nature lovers out there are sure to appreciate the
idea and many might even consider implementing it in their houses.
Irrespective of whether you happen to be a nature lover or
not, if you are contemplating planting a hedge to put a border around your
property, this article might add something more to what you can do. This
write-up aims to impart knowledge pertaining to such plants that could cover
your boundaries and hedges. Besides, the plants mentioned herein also make for
a great gift for your garden too
especially for a creating a beautiful passage.
So, here are the top 5 plants that you could use to make or cover the boundary and hedges -
1. Schefflera Variegated
The Schefflera Variegated has attractive foliage, with
variegated green and yellow leaves. This plant is drought-tolerant and cannot
sit in water. It, therefore, needs well-drained soil. It grows well in loamy
soil however the same can be fine in most soil types with compost or peat moss
added.
A dwarf version of the umbrella tree, it can peak up to 8 to
15 feet. Also, it can spread 6 to 8 feet and therefore it is advisable to space
them at least 6 feet apart.
Golden Juniper
For those of you who love bright and colourful plants, the
Golden Juniper is a perfect choice. It is an evergreen plant with golden-yellow
foliage that is outstanding lacy. The special thing about this evergreen is
that it not just retains its color, but the color deepens in winters and it
is thus better than other gold-tipped varieties.
Capable of tolerating dry conditions when established,the
Golden Juniper is the candidate for mass plantings along fence lines,
foundations, driveways etc. For perennial borders, the Juniper can be used as a
superb backgrounder. For locations that are tough and demanding, such as
parkways, driveways or sidewalks, this plant is excellent for informal hedges.
Dwarf Date Palm
The dwarf date palm or pygmy date palm, as it is fondly
called, is a truly exotic fruit plant that, as its name
suggests, is compact and can fit anywhere.
Plush with small creamy flowers in the spring, the Dwarf
Date Palm haserect green branches covered with slim and long leaves. The
flowers quickly turn into very sweet dates.
This miniature date palm requires low maintenance and with
its dark crimson skin popping out against the leaves, it acquires an
exceptionally eye-catching look.Significant for signalling about the
availability of fresh water to people living in deserts, Date Palms are one of
the most significant garden plants in
India as well.
Forsythia (Forsythia ‘Sunrise’)
The Forsythia bears bright yellow flowers and it is
indicative of the end of winters. Credited of being among the earliest spring
bloomers, it is deciduous that sheds its leaves in autumn.
It grows quite fast and is capable of withstanding moderate
dry and hot weather. It can attain an almost equal height and girth of about 5
feet. It makes a dense natural hedgerow if left alone.
Weigela (Weigela Florida ‘Minuet’)
The Weigela is a dwarf deciduous shrub that bears dark
purple-green leaves and pink trumpet-shaped flowers. It blooms several times
during the growing season. With a maximum height of around 3 feet and width of
about 5, it is ideal for smaller yards. Capable of surviving dry spells and
severe cold, it returns in its full glory each spring. Weigela has been a long
popular garden plant due to their perfect contrast of yellow-green leaves &
pink flowers, bringing so much life to your garden.
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