When and how does that make sense?

Why you need to water your hedge from time to time

There are several reasons why it is necessary to water a hedge from time to time:

• the hedge is in very dry (e.g. B. sandy) soil
• there is currently a dry and / or hot phase
• the hedge is freshly planted and needs more moisture for better growth

Especially in the first two years of standing, a regular water supply is essential to allow the hedge plants to grow healthily. However, it is essential to avoid waterlogging. Even in dry and hot periods - such as those that have occurred increasingly in spring in recent years - the external water supply is vital for the woody plants.

How much water does the hedge need?

How often and how much water has to be administered depends on factors such as

• the type of plant and its water requirements
• the location (full sun, partial shade, shady)
• the soil (sandy, humic, loamy)

Concrete figures cannot be given without knowing these factors. Some plant species, for example, have a higher water requirement than others, which can cope with significantly less moisture in the same location. On the other hand, you should plan a higher water requirement for very warm and sunny locations than for darker locations. The same applies to the soil: sandy soil is very permeable and has poor storage capacity - the water practically runs through it. The heavier the soil, the more water it stores - and the less you have to water. Instead, it is important to ensure that no waterlogging forms.

Options for watering the hedge

Of course, you can create your hedge in the classic way with the watering can and collected water from the Rain barrel supply, but you will quickly reach your limits. This is especially true if the hedge is very long and runs around the whole garden, for example. An automatic one Irrigation system(€ 32.95 at Amazon *) makes this work much easier for you, although classically Drip or soaking tubing be relocated. You can also connect this to a watering computer so that the system works completely independently of your physical presence.