The garden fence
Even though a fence perfectly delimits the garden, it does not make it look smaller. Beds that are located directly next to the enclosure receive sufficient sun so that plants and fencing merge into an attractive unit. Depending on the material, a garden fence also proves to be very easy to care for.
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Where there is shade, there is light - this also applies to the garden fence. In the following table we have compared the advantages and disadvantages of this property delimitation in a compact way:
| advantages | disadvantage |
|---|---|
| Good protection, depending on the height. | Only provides direct privacy when additional elements are attached. |
| Does not visually reduce the size of the garden. | Depending on the variant, a fence can appear bulky, stocky and very sterile. |
| Plants placed on the fence receive sufficient light. | Under certain circumstances, building regulations must be observed. |
| Easy to set up. | Depending on the design, quite expensive. |
| Easy to care for, depending on the material. | This does not apply to wooden fences, which need to be painted regularly. |
The advantages and disadvantages of hedges
Hedges fit wonderfully into the green of the garden and offer numerous animals a protected habitat. However, they need a lot of maintenance and, if you are unable to to grow the bushes yourself, quite expensive to invest.
The advantages of a hedge:
- Attractive, green demarcation that can even keep burglars away.
- Can be adjusted in height even after years.
- Perfect wind and privacy protection.
- On hot days it is wonderfully cool in the shade of the bushes.
- Easy to set up, even on large plots.
- Depending on the choice of plants, cheaper than a fence.
The disadvantages of the green enclosure:
- Must be cut into shape at least once a year.
- In hot summers, you need to water the bushes regularly.
- If the hedge is not cared for well, it can look bald and unattractive.
- Not every location is suitable.
- Evergreen shrubs can take away a lot of light in winter.
- Some plants are poisonous. When children play in the garden, consider the hedge plants Choose wisely.
Tips
A green enclosure can have a cramping effect, especially on small plots. However, there are numerous Hedge plants that do well in confined spaces and give it a nice setting.