Hedge Spacing

Emerald Green Arborvitae hedges are shown right after planting at 10” spacing One of the most common questions we hear about our hedges is this: “How does that work when you space the plants 10 inches apart? Don’t they get too close?” This is certainly a valid question, especially when you consider that typically

WATERING HEDGES

How to Water Hedges Using a Drip Irrigation System Most of our hedges are highly drought-tolerant, but they do require regular water for the first few seasons while roots are becoming established. Additional water may be required in extremely hot, dry summers to keep hedges flourishing. We recommend drip irrigation because it is so

FERTILIZING HEDGES

When planting a hedge, there are a few things that should be done with the soil to ensure the hedge has a long, healthy life. Unless the native soil is rich, balanced, nutrient-dense, and well-draining to begin with, soil enhancements such as compost or lime might be needed before planting.

How to Trim Hedges

How to Trim Hedges for Optimum Health Hedge maintenance is a simple process that can be easily integrated into a landscape routine. We receive a lot of questions about how to trim hedges. Pruning hedges contributes to its overall health and quality and keeps it at the desired size. InstantHedge delivers uniformly

PLANTING HEDGES

How to Plant Hedges – A Step by Step Guide There are many different ways of planting hedges, but one of the biggest benefits of InstantHedge is how easy it is to plant. It truly is breathtakingly fast, with amazing, instant results. There are just a few easy steps to planting a stunning finished