Lots of us have been affected by continuous storms and constant battering by the rain causing damage not only to plants in our gardens but fencing too. This has led to a national shortage of fence panels to the extent that according to the BBC, prices have risen by up to 30%. Newspapers have also reported that a black market has opened up with 'normal' - usually budget - fences being offered at £80 a panel!
That's extortionate but it's also an extremely good reason to consider creating a green boundary in your garden instead of fence paneling. It's no secret that we love plants here at Blue Daisy and we love living boundaries, here are some of the reasons why...
- They can look fantastic - Beech, Hornbeam, Photinia Red Robin, Box, Pyracantha, Berberis, Holly (non-invasive) Bamboo the list goes on... green boundaries look great and can sound great too
- They are functional - they give us the privacy we so often crave and can in some cases act as a sound barrier (not completely but much better than a fence panel can). They can also help mitigate urban flooding.
- They're great for wildlife, not only for birds and mammals but in many cases for our beleaguered pollinators too (see Pledge for Pollinators and RHS Wildflower Plants for Pollinators List Released for further information about pollinating insects)
- They add interest - because they are living many will change with the season
- Sure you will need to maintain them but living boundaries - hedges - can help distribute and dissipate wind as it passes through its leaves and branches - this can be really beneficial for protecting the microclimate of your garden. It also makes them more likely to survive high winds and stormy weather.
So what are you waiting for? Contact us to organise your new living boundary today!