Having A fence for your home offer some sense of security. But modern fences are expensive, not environmentally friendly, and need maintenance. Fortunately, the solution for this problem is only takes one look to the past. Plant a wildlife hedge around your house. Not only will a wildlife hedge provide habitat for birds, pollinators and others, but it also assumes the services that a regular fence would, like creating privacy, noise reduction, and defining the edge of a property. And for the lazy gardeners out there, it doesn’t take much work once it’s up and running.
Which is why having a wildlife hedge is such a great idea. For the beginning, to create a wildlife hedge, think of a mix of taller and shorter species, filled with fruit for eating, and nooks and crannies for cover and nesting. With such diversities, your fence will become a mini ecosystem will grow and maintain itself for years to come. So for starters, what should be prepared to plant your own living fence? Here’s a few guidelines:
1Plant Flowering Trees First
Some of the good choices for this are small tree species like dogwoods and serviceberries. Select natural clump form rather than standard trees. You can opt to omit trees and plant more shrubs instead if there’s not enough space.
