Which are the best hedges to buy?

There are a variety of hedges available in the market for planting. Choice of the hedges for your planting site depends upon major three factors:

  • Climatic condition
  • Purpose of the planting hedges
  • Maintenace 

To decide which hedges will prove as best hedges for your planting site you can go through the following list of questions on the InstantHedge website:

  • What USDA Hardiness Zone are you in?

  1. USDA Hardiness Zone 3
  2. USDA Hardiness Zone 4
  3. USDA Hardiness Zone 5
  4. USDA Hardiness Zone 6
  5. USDA Hardiness Zone 7
  6. USDA Hardiness Zone 8
  7. USDA Hardiness Zone 9
  8. USDA Hardiness Zone 10

  • What is your top priority for your hedge?

  1. Year-round privacy
  2. Summer privacy
  3. Low border
  4. Seasonal interest
  5. Wildlife food and habitat

  • Do you have a deer problem in your area?

  1. Yes 
  2. No

  • What is your desired finished height for your hedge?

  1. 2-3’
  2. 4-6’
  3. 7-10’
  4. 11’+

  • Describe the sun exposure in your planting site:

  1. Full Sun
  2. Partial Shade
  3. Full Shade

  • Describe your soil in your planting site:

  1. Standing water frequently for days at a time
  2. Standing water for 1-2 days in wet periods
  3. Well-draining and moist
  4. Dry and/or sandy

  • How often are you willing to prune your hedge?

  1. Once every few years
  2. Once per year
  3. Twice per year

  • Do you have young children and/or pets that might eat berries on the hedge?

  1. Yes
  2. No

  • Have you ever had Boxwood Blight in the area where you are planting your hedge?

  1. Yes 
  2. No
  3. I don't know

  • What is the desired width of your finished hedge?

  1. 1-2’
  2. 3-4’
  3. 5-6’

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