Special hedge plant planting situations
At Heijnen Plants we have seen some of the most unusual garden situations when it comes to planting hedge plants over the years. These days, we also know that the manner and location of planting are crucial for hedge growth. If your garden has any of the following special planting situations, please read this information carefully. Despite having a location that is not really optimal, you can still ensure that the plants will grow well. We will be happy to explain it to you!
Planting hedge plants near/next to large trees
This situation cannot always be avoided. If you place hedge plants near large trees, be sure to water the plants extra well. Large trees consume hundreds of litres of water per day, drawing a lot of water from the soil, which can then not be absorbed by hedge plants. During soil preparation, you will also notice that the soil around the large tree is a lot drier than in other areas of your garden.
Planting hedges in pots or planters
If you choose to plant hedge plants in a pot or planter, follow our planting instructions for terrace and balcony plants.
Planting hedges against a wall
When hedge plants are planted against a wall, it means that the plant cannot receive sunlight from all angles. That means the hedge plants will grow (slightly) slower. Also keep in mind that any foundation in the ground may limit the root system on one side. In cases like this, make sure that the soil in the other directions has been turned over properly and extra deep (see soil preparation), so that the plant can root well and excess water can drain away. Any yellow sand should be removed and replaced with black soil.
Planting hedge plants between paving
When planting a hedge between paving, always make sure that the soil is well and deeply turned over. Use a bore for this (see soil preparation instructions). This is so that excess water in the ground can drain away. When a hedge is planted between paving, it means that the plant can take root almost only in depth. In such cases, proper soil preparation and water permeability are extra important in order to be able to enjoy a beautiful hedge. You should remove any yellow sand and replace it with black soil.
Planting hedge plants on raised sand beds
By this we mean the methodology of sand beds in which asparagus or potatoes are grown. We recommend that hedge plants are not planted in such sand beds. If you decide to do so anyway (for whatever reason), take extra care not to let the soil of the sand bed dry out. This is because sand beds dry out quickly and will wash away over time, exposing the roots. So make sure you replenish the sand bed with new soil on time to avoid problems.
