Hedges and Shrubs

关于

Hedges & Shrubs from K. van Bourgondien Grown in prime Michigan soil, K. van Bourgondien's Ready, Set, Hedge ® selections are some of the best-performing plants you can find. Thanks to nearby Lake Michigan, our hedges are grown in nutrient-rich sandy loam and nurtured right up until harvest, so their root systems are strong and healthy and ready for optimal performance. Our hedges are also shipped right to your door for your convenience. How to Grow Hedges First, look for a hedge variety appropriate to your climate if you live in an area with more extreme weather conditions. Those further north will want to look for cold-hardy hedges, and those in hotter, dryer conditions will want to find plants that can tolerate heat and possible drought. Once you have selected the hedge variety you want and have vetted that it's appropriate for your region, you're ready to prepare it for planting. When to Plant Hedges Hedges grow best when planted in cooler months. Cooler air and soil temperatures help to reduce the stress put on the plant, allowing them to better take root. In northern areas, planting during fall is optimal. Early winter may be best suited for southern areas. Ideally, you want to pick a time that is cool but far from freezing. How to Plant Hedges To begin, you'll want to prep your soil. If your soil is lacking in nutrients (tests are available to gauge this), you'll want to add in compost to enhance soil nutrition and help with water retention and drainage. Next, you'll need to find the right location for your hedges. Be sure that the space you intend to plant in allows for enough room to accommodate the advised width and height your hedge will grow to. From there, you will need to dig a trench roughly 12 inches deep and 20 inches wide, though a more specific size may be included with your hedge according to its root ball. Plant the hedge and gently cover the roots with soil. Be careful not to pat the soil down so tightly that the roots cannot breathe. Lastl