Benefits Of Instant Hedges

At Hortlands we understand the desire to make your garden look beautiful and mature. But what if you don’t want to wait years for hedges to grow and establish themselves? That’s where our instant hedges come in! We supply Elveden instant hedges which are specifically designed to allow their root structure to be lifted, and transported to site without harm.

Here is why you should choose instant hedges?

1. Immediate Results: Unlike traditional hedge plants that take years to mature, instant hedges deliver a mature look and feel from the first day they are planted.
2. Year-round Planting: Unlike other hedges which have to be planted at a specific time of year, instant hedges can be planted all year round, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility.
3. Privacy and Screening: Due to the hedges being instant, this allows you to have full privacy and screening from the moment the instant hedge has been installed.
4. Wind Protection: Hedges generally act as natural windbreaks, shielding your garden from harsh winds.
5. Low Maintenance: Hortlands instant hedges require minimal maintenance. Simply water them regularly, especially during dry summer months, and trim them once or twice a year.

Here are 10 reasons why you should have instant hedges in your garden: 

• Privacy, an instant screen
• All year round leaf coverage (evergreens)
• Seasonal colours and textures (deciduous)
• Wildlife havens
• Wind barrier and shelters
• Security (especially the prickly ones!)
• Sound barrier, and filtering of traffic pollution
• More economical and far more attractive than fences and brick walls
• Longevity – our instant hedges can last hundreds of years
• Easily maintained

Maintaining your instant hedges

Although instant hedges are low maintenance, below are some top tips to keep your instant hedges the best they can be:

• Watering: water your hedge regularly, especially during the first few weeks after planting and during the hot summer months.
• Trimming: Trim your hedge once or twice a year to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth, keeping the hedge looking mature.
• Feeding: apply a balanced fertiliser once or twice a year to promote healthy growth. We recommend the best time of year to feed your hedge is early spring.

Conclusion:

Visit our website or contact our friendly team to learn more about our wide variety of instant hedges and we can find the perfect solution for your garden. With their ease of planting, low maintenance needs, and variety of options it is a no-brainer!