Even if you love your neighbors, you probably don’t want to see everything that goes on in their yard. In the 1990s sitcom “Roseanne,” the Conners’ elderly neighbors enjoyed prancing about in the nude with the curtains pulled back. This accidental discovery prompted Dan and Roseanne to ask their neighbors to plant a hedge. Hopefully, this isn’t the case for you, but if your neighbors have an unsightly yard or you just need a bit more privacy, planting hedges in your landscaping provides the ideal solution.
Improve Your Landscaping With Hedges in Dallas
Hedges offer more benefits than just additional privacy; they also define property lines, break the wind and provide food and shelter for birds. Installing a privacy fence generates an impersonal look and may offend your neighbors, but planting a hedgerow creates a living fence that marks a boundary without cutting off neighborly communication. In addition, seeing a row of lovely shrubs and flowers may also please your neighbors.
So, how do you know which shrubs make the best screening hedges? According to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, you should choose large shrubs that flower or have berries and that resist drought, disease and pests. Some of these large shrubs include the southern wax myrtle, the Indian Hawthorn and the Burford holly.
If you already have hedges, it’s important to prune and maintain them, especially if they grow on property lines. The ideal time to prune your hedges depends on the plants you’ve chosen. For example, if your hedge buds in the early spring, you should prune it in the late summer. Likewise, if it buds in the late spring or the early summer, prune it in the fall or the winter. When a hedge grows out of control, it looks like a mess and can also harm the plant.
As extra limbs grow on top of the hedge, they block out the sunlight from penetrating the plant. To prevent this, you’ll want to cut and remove these limbs to help the plant grow and thrive. For informal hedging, simply cut away any dead limbs or new growth at the base of the hedge. If you prefer formal hedging, which requires additional supplies, we can help maintain and shape your hedges any way you want.
Need help maintaining your hedges and other landscaping? Contact ABC Home & Commercial Services in Dallas for a free quote. We offer a variety of lawn services from tree and shrub care to mowing and edging. If you want complete privacy while enhancing your property, we suggest you start with a row of beautiful hedges.