Hedge plants made of ivy - care tips & tricks

Ivy is a beautiful evergreen plant that can be used as both a hedge and a wall decoration. Ivy is a very long-lived plant that maintains the same beautiful appearance for years and is ideal for any garden due to its ability to adapt to any situation. But how do you properly care for an ivy hedge? In this blog post, we will look at some tips and tricks to help you properly care for your ivy so that it remains a beautiful sight for a long time.

How is the root formation of ivy

Efe up plants are versatile and offer many advantages . They are easy to grow and can grow both above and below ground . As Efe up needs to spread its roots , it is important that you provide it with enough space to do so .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ When planting an Ivy up plant , be careful that it is not disturbed by large stones , concrete elements or hard layers . Ivy up plants are a great way to beautify your garden and create a beautiful ambience .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Make sure your ivy plant has enough space to develop and that it is not disturbed by obstacles . With ivy you can make your garden more lively .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

How to cut an ivy hedge

Garden hedges are an important part of any garden design . It is important to trim the hedge plants regularly so that they look healthy and beautiful . But when is the best time to trim the hedge ?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Garden hedges should be trimmed at least once or twice a year to achieve the best possible results . The best time to trim is in May and June and then again in September . These times allow the new shoots to mature before winter and not freeze when the first frost comes .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ When pruning hedge plants , only new shoots should be cut . To maintain a dense hedge , you can weave the new shoots into the trellis instead of cutting them back . This works particularly well in the first growing season .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This is how the foliage of ivy

The ivy "Woerner" has very decorative, three to five-lobed foliage. The leaves have three to five points, are thick and reminiscent of soft leather. The leaves grow up to 6.5 cm long and up to 7 cm wide. The leaves have white veins and create the special charisma of this type of ivy. The foliage covers itself and grows like an opaque wall. In the winter sun, the leaves take on a bronze color. The copper-colored discoloration in winter is typical for this type of ivy, as the bronze color protects the leaves from the cold in winter. In spring, the discoloration is reduced and the leaves become fully green again.

How to water an ivy hedge plant

To ensure that the ivy hedge forms a dense and green privacy screen, we recommend that you water, fertilize and trim the hedge regularly. You should water the hedge regularly throughout the year. If possible, plant the ivy plants or ivy panels in spring and water the plants sufficiently in the first few weeks so that the plants take root well in the soil. In the first growth period, i.e. the first year, you should pay particular attention to watering around 30 liters per ivy panel. You should also pay attention to this in hot and dry periods. Avoid allowing stagnant water to form on the root ball. The soil should always be allowed to dry between waterings.

How to prepare an ivy garden hedge for winter

Ideally, the hedge needs water even in winter. The hedge evaporates a lot of it in winter whenever the sun shines. Always water the hedge when the ground is frost-free and dry. If there is a long period of frost, use the time before to water the plants, as the frozen ground does not absorb the water. If there is light frost or snow, the plant can be watered as usual.

To ensure that the hedge retains its elegant appearance, it is advisable to add important nutrients. This way, the leaves do not show any signs of deficiency and look lush and green in the spring and summer months. We therefore recommend fertilizing once a year with a slow-release fertilizer. If you plant the plant panels by mid-August, fertilize the plants for the first time one month after installation. If you plant the panels later than August, start fertilizing the following spring. The type of fertilizer depends on the quality and fertility of the soil. You may need to add special nutrients to depleted and exhausted soils. You can then have a soil sample analyzed in a soil testing laboratory to determine which nutrients you need.

If you have any further questions about ivy as a garden hedge, please write to us . We are happy to answer any questions you may have.