Want to cut costs? Plant a hedge!
It is no longer a secret: we live in expensive times. From house prices to groceries. Prices are rising everywhere. It would therefore be nice if you could save money in certain areas. Well, you can! When it comes to installing a garden fence for example. Choose a hedge instead of a fence and you will save a lot! We'll be happy to explain why.
Material costs
If you look at the necessities and material costs of a fence of wood, compared to a hedge, then you’ll be sure to pay a lot more. Not only do you need the garden fences, but also concrete or wooden posts in which the fences will be placed and fixing materials such as screws. For hedges, hedge plants and planting soil are all you need. You might also want to buy organic fertiliser to give the plants a good start. The costs of these materials are a lot lower than the material costs of a fence. Of course, the costs differ per type of hedge, so you can make it as expensive as you want!
Do it yourself
Installing a fence is a precise job. You have to make sure that the fence is firmly planted in the ground, so that it stands upright in all weather conditions. It is also important that the fence is level. This requires quite some skill, so in most cases people have their fence installed by professionals.
With a hedge, things are different. Planting a hedge is not complicated at all. It is a real do-it-yourself job. Since you don't have to hire professionals to do the job, you save a lot on installation costs. That's a nice bonus!
Extra cheap
Besides saving costs, a hedge has other advantages over a fence. First of all, a hedge looks nicer to many people. Because they are plants, they give your garden a natural, green look. It is also often home to all kinds of birds and insects, which makes your garden fence come to life.
Another advantage is that you can determine the thickness, height and even shape of a hedge yourself. You can do this by pruning the hedge to a certain thickness or shape. Do you know in advance that you want the hedge to have a wavy movement? Then you can choose to plant the hedge plants directly in this shape. So you are not stuck with the standard straight lines of a fence.
Last but not least, a hedge is better for the environment than a fence. A hedge consists entirely of natural materials. These do not harm the environment. Also, hedge plants have a longer life than fences. You don't have to replace the materials as often, which means you do less damage to the environment. And that, of course, also saves costs!
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many advantages to choosing a hedge for your garden. You can save a lot of money, which is very welcome in these times. There are many different types of hedges, so there is something for everyone. Take a look at our selection and see whether there is something you like. Determine the look of your garden yourself, in an affordable way!