Your ivy fence as a privacy screen: garden hedge and fence in one

Garden hedge and fence in one

If you want to protect your garden from prying eyes, you have many options. One modern option is ivy hedges. Ivy (Hedera Helix Wörner) is a versatile plant that is ideal as a fence replacement. With their dense foliage, ivy hedges are ideal as a natural privacy screen. They protect against unwanted glances and are particularly suitable for townhouses with small gardens. Ready-made ivy hedges can completely replace the garden fence. This way you have the advantages on your side: a beautiful garden hedge that always stays narrow, a fence that encloses your property and a privacy screen. The perfect combination for your garden oasis.

What you need to know about Hedera Helix Wörner need to know

Ivy, botanically known as Hedera Helix Wörner, is a climbing plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and its tendrils that grow up trees, facades and fences. Ivy is particularly robust and hardy, which makes it a beautiful solution in a garden. Green in winter and green in summer . H ed era Hel ix W ör ​​ner is also known by the name " Common Ivy " . It can grow up to It can climb up to 20 metres high and can thrive even in difficult locations such as shady areas or damp soil . This makes it a popular choice as a ground cover or for greening facades .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Ivy has green leaves from spring to autumn

How ivy hedges enhance the ambience of your garden

Ivy hedges can significantly improve the appearance of your garden. With their dense foliage and the deep green color of the leaves, ivy hedges create a green and natural atmosphere. Ready-made ivy hedges in particular look very modern and are increasingly used for townhouses and small gardens. The reasons for this are the small space requirement, the easy maintenance and the possibility of putting several hedges together in a straight line, an L or U shape. In this way, ivy hedges can be planted along the property boundary, along the driveway, around the pool or around the terrace.

Ivy hedges as ecological privacy screens

Ivy hedges are beautiful to look at and sustainable at the same time. They are an ecological alternative to privacy screens such as fences, walls, privacy screens made of wood, plastic or metal. Since ivy hedges are very easy to maintain, they are comparable to artificial privacy screen options. The only difference is that you will like them more.

Cutting, watering and caring for ivy

Caring for ivy hedges is really straightforward and requires little attention. The only thing ivy needs is regular pruning in early and late summer. You can easily cut off the shoots that grow out using electric garden shears. However, you should be careful not to cut through the main stem of the plant. This will of course cause the whole stem to die. This could create a gap in your hedge. However, if this happens accidentally, it is not a problem. Ivy grows very quickly and can quickly close the gap on its own.

Like any garden hedge, you should water your ivy plant regularly. You can start in spring. Ideally, you should start when the ground is no longer frosty. The soil should not be wet. Waterlogging rarely occurs. Provided that this is the case, you don't have to worry about anything else when watering. To ensure that your plant always has beautiful, green leaves, you can fertilize your ivy plants two to three times a season with a solid fertilizer. To do this, simply add the fertilizer to the soil next to the plant.

Ideas for designing your garden with ivy

Ivy hedges offer a variety of design options for your garden. Here are four ideas on how you can use ivy creatively:

• Ivy elements along the property boundary
• Ivy as a garden fence replacement
• Ivy elements around the terrace or pool
• Ivy elements as a privacy screen between neighbors

 

For all impatient people who want a green privacy screen right away

We at Efeuria have specialized in ready-made ivy elements. We grow the ivy walls in our greenhouse with the promise that you will receive a fully grown ivy hedge in your garden upon delivery. All elements are approximately 85% opaque upon delivery. The hedges grow into an opaque hedge within the first planting period.

Condition of the ivy hedges upon delivery

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>> This might interest you : See the long version of how to trim an ivy hedge here in our video blog .