Content
- Is watering a hedge useful?
- Why you need to water your hedge from time to time
- How much water does the hedge need?
- Possibilities for irrigation of the hedge
- Tips
During dry periods the hedge can use some water
Is watering a hedge useful?
Living hedges, mainly from Thuja, privet, cherry laurel and similar trees, are popular plantings to protect the garden from unwanted views or to structure larger garden spaces meaningful. However, it will be problematic if, in particular, long hedge plants have to be adequately supplied with water.
Why you need to water your hedge from time to time
There are several reasons why watering a hedge may be necessary from time to time:
Especially in the first two years of existence, a regular water supply is essential to make the hedge plants grow healthy. However, it is important to avoid waterlogging. Even in dry and hot periods - such as occurred more often in the spring than in the spring - the external water supply for the trees is vital.
How much water does the hedge need?
How often and how much water has to be administered depends on factors such as
Concrete numbers can not be named without knowledge of these factors. Some plant species, for example, consume more water than others that can handle significantly less moisture at the same site. On the other hand, you should plan for a higher water demand for very warm and sunny locations than for darker ones. The same applies to the soil: Sandy soil is very permeable and has only a poor storage capacity - the water runs through practically. The heavier the soil, the more water it stores - and the less you need to water it. Instead, it is important to ensure that no waterlogging forms.
Possibilities for irrigation of the hedge
Of course you can supply your hedge in the classic way with the watering can and collected water from the rain barrel, but you will soon reach your limits. This is especially true when the hedge is very long and for example runs around the whole garden. An automatic irrigation system makes this work much easier for you, with dripping or beaded hoses traditionally being laid. These can also be connected to an irrigation computer, so that the system works completely independent of your physical presence.
Tips
If possible, use an irrigation computer with built-in rain radar to prevent over-watering.