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Hedge vs Fence

There are lots of reasons why a hedge (in our opinion) will always be better than a fence. So if you’re peering into your windswept garden, onto a scene of horticultural carnage, with broken fence panels flung as far as the eye can see then this list is for you.

Why Are hedges Better Than Fences?

Windbreak

Possibly the most salient point for many people, they work as an effective windbreak but, unlike a fence, they allow some wind to pass through their foliage. When an 80mph wind (we’ve been having them recently – early 2014) batters into a solid fence panel the pressure on the wood is immense. A hedge will allow that wind to pass through its foliage and slow it down.

Wildlife

Hedging is vital for our wildlife, especially hedgehogs who need to travel from garden to garden. Fences stop these lovely creatures from getting to food, shelter and breeding sites. Birds will take shelter in hedges and bees will collect pollen and nectar from flowering varieties. Choose native hedging to be super wildlife friendly!

Easy-peasy

Some hedging species are higher maintenance than others, but generally one or two trims a year is all that is required to keep your hedge looking tip top. Compared to the laborious job of re-staining fence panels which is messy and unpleasant, I’d vote for pruning every time.

Backdrop

Hedges make a great foil for other plants in the garden, a colourful flower border will be punctuated against a plain hedge.

You choose

We offer over one hundred different types of hedging plant, from the popular Laurels to Mixed Native Packs, you can choose hedging for its flowers, foliage, berries or all of the above! Plus many species will look different throughout the seasons. Did you want that fence panel in brown, or brown?

Save

You can plant a new hedge for half the cost of a new fence, plus hedging plants don’t get worn out, they’ll last forever if taken care of properly.

Instant effect

If instant impact is important to you and you’re sure a fence is the only way to achieve that, think again! Many species grow very quickly, achieving the desired screening within the first year. Plus, we offer hedging of up to 5m in height so you can have an instant effect if preferred.

Hoodlums

Security is often a concern in gardens around the UK and a tall fence feels like a good, safe bet for keeping out unwanted ruffians. However we think hedges are even more effective! Take a look at our range of Intruder Hedging – These varieties pack a seriously spikey punch that even the most enthusiastic of hoodlum won’t want to go one-on-one with, even if he can scale a 6 foot fence!

Add value

We’ve asked several estate agents and they all agree - A hedge will add more value to your property than a boring old fence. So treat your new hedge as an investment in the resale value of your home.

Keep it down!

The foliage of a hedge will act as a noise buffer as well as a screen, so if you’re near a busy road, or the sound of the neighbours squawking kids reverberates around your once peaceful patio, a hedge is a great way of reducing the noise in your garden.