Your ivy fence as a privacy screen: garden hedge and fence in one
Garden hedge and fence in one go
If you want to protect your garden from prying eyes, there are many options. Ivy hedges are a modern option. Ivy (Hedera helix Wörner) is a versatile plant that makes an ideal fence replacement. With their dense foliage, ivy hedges are an excellent natural privacy screen. They protect against unwanted glances and are particularly suitable for townhouses with small gardens. Ready-made ivy hedges can completely replace a garden fence. This way, you have all the advantages on your side: a beautiful garden hedge that always stays narrow, a fence that encloses your property, and a privacy screen. The perfect combination for your garden oasis.
What you need to know about Hedera Helix Wörner need to know
Ivy, botanically known as Hedera Helix Wörner, is a climbing plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and tendrils that grow up trees, facades, and fences. Ivy is particularly robust and hardy, making it a beautiful solution in a garden. Green in winter and green in summer . H edera Hel ix W ör ner is also known as " Common Ivy . " It can grow up to It can climb up to 20 meters high and thrive even in difficult locations such as shady areas or damp soils . Therefore , it is a popular choice for ground cover or for greening facades .
Ivy has green leaves from spring to autumn
How ivy hedges enhance the ambience of your garden
Ivy hedges can significantly enhance the appearance of your garden. With their dense foliage and deep green leaves, ivy hedges create a verdant and natural atmosphere. Ready-made ivy hedges, in particular, have a very modern look and are becoming increasingly popular for townhouses and small gardens. Reasons for this include their small footprint, easy maintenance, and the ability to arrange several hedges in a straight line, L-shape, or U-shape. This allows ivy hedges to be planted along property boundaries, along the driveway, around the pool, or around the patio.
Ivy hedges as ecological privacy screens
Ivy hedges are both beautiful to look at and sustainable. They're an ecological alternative to privacy screens such as fences, walls, and screens made of wood, plastic, or metal. Because ivy hedges are very easy to maintain, they compare favorably to artificial privacy options. Only, you'll enjoy them more.
Cutting, watering and caring for ivy
Maintaining ivy hedges is truly straightforward and requires minimal attention. The only thing ivy needs is regular pruning in early and late summer. You can easily trim the emerging shoots with electric pruning shears. However, be careful not to sever the main stem of the plant. This would, of course, cause the entire stem to die. This could create a gap in your hedge. However, if this happens accidentally, it's not a problem. Ivy grows very quickly and can quickly close the gap on its own.
Like any garden hedge, your ivy plant should be watered regularly. You can start in the spring. Ideally, you should start when the ground is no longer frost-free. The soil should not be wet. Waterlogging rarely occurs. Provided this happens, you don't need to worry about anything else when watering. To ensure your plant always retains beautiful, green leaves, you can fertilize your ivy plants two to three times per season with a solid fertilizer. To do this, simply add the fertilizer to the soil next to the plant.
Ideas for designing your garden with ivy
Ivy hedges offer a variety of design possibilities for your garden. Here are four ideas for creatively using ivy:
- Ivy elements along the property boundary
- Ivy as a garden fence replacement
- Ivy elements around the terrace or pool
- Ivy elements as a privacy screen between neighbors
For all impatient people who want a green privacy screen right away
At Efeuria, we specialize in ready-made ivy elements. We grow the ivy walls in our greenhouse, promising that you'll receive a fully grown ivy hedge upon delivery. All elements are approximately 85% opaque upon delivery. The hedges will grow into opaque hedges within the first planting season.
Condition of the ivy hedges upon delivery
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>> This might interest you : See the long version of how to trim an ivy hedge here in our video blog .
