Hedge

A presentation about hedge under horticulture course

1. Title: HEDGE Prepared By: Habibur Rahaman Roll:ASH1514032M

2. Contents Defination of Hedge Criteria for selecting hedge plant Basis for selecting hedge plants Classification of hedge Establishment of Hedge Shape of the hedge Maintenance of hedge References

3. Defination of Hedge Shrubs or trees planted closely at regular intervals to form a continuous screen are called a hedge.Many other plants such as succulents,cactus and semi-shrubs also form beautiful and useful hedge. Hedge is the living fence to demarcate the garden from public road,which also acts as a barrier.It seperates the drive and parking areas from the main garden,lawn from the road and any other special feature in private and public gardens. Hedge is also necessary for screening a vegetable garden from the flower garden,children’s corner,servant’s quarter,potting shed,nursery and manure pit.

4. Criteria for selecting hedge plant 1.Protective → This means protection against theft,trespass etc . For this category a hedge plant should have the following characteristics: quick growing,hardy including drought resistant character,thorny,dense,should respond to frequent pruning and clipping and can be raised quickly by seed or cuttings. 2.Ornamental or screening purposes →For this category hedge should have attractive foliage or flowers,should be dense in growth habit and stand regular clipping .

5. Basis for selecting hedge plants P lants having attractive leaves , flowers or both. C an be grown easily by seed or cuttings. L uxuriant growth with less care and resistant to insect and diseases. G row quickly. Bushy with dense leaves and branches. C attle and goat do not eat. C an tolerate frequent and heavy pruning. P lant should be long lived perennial. C an withstand heavy rain and drought.

6. Classification of hedge Classification of hedge according to its nature H edge with beautiful foliage: C rotons,china box,henna etc. H edge with beautiful foliage and flowers: Ixora (single), Bougainvillea,Togor etc. Hedge with strong branches and spines: Bamboo (dwarf), streblus,indian gum tree( babla ) etc. Classification of hedge on the basis of purposes Tall hedge: Dwarf bamboo,karanda,Duranta etc. L ow height hedge :ixora (single), lantana,justicia etc. P rotective hedge :Duranta,Bougainvillea,Rose etc. O rnamental hedge: C hina rose, china box,croton etc W ind break hedge: Dwarf bamboo,streblus,china box etc. Screen hedge: Ixora (single ), Duranta,karanda etc .

7. Establishment of Hedge 1.Site selectio and its preparation The site for hedge should be slightly raised,well -drained & suuny . Loamy soil is the best.The land should be prepared thoroughly by digging down to a depth of 20cm or more,incorporating organic manure,bonr meal before planting . the width of the bed will depend on the species of the plant, number of rows and final width of the hedge.The width may be 30-90cm. There should have adequate space on both sides of hedge for management. The beds should be prepared 3-4 weeks before planting. 2.Plantings time P lanting of hedge should be done at the beginning of monsoon in June-July.

8. 3.Planting A hedge is started by sowing seeds or by putting cutting in situ or by planting rooted cuttings,generally in double rows. Garden hedge may be planted at a spacineof 10-20cm in triangular system. Immediately after sowing or planting, watering should be done. A large number of seedlings or rooted cuttings should be kept in reserve for gap filling. Weeding is to be done from time to time. 4.Pruning When the hedge is about 15-20cm tall,It is topped back to 10cm with hedge shears. Axillary branches will arise.Clipping to a height of 20cm is done when the shoots are about 25-30cm high. In this way regular prunning schedule is to be followed to develop a compact hedge of desired height.

9. At the time of clipping the top of the hedge, side shoots are to be clipping to provide a neat framework of the hedge. The number and frequency of prunning will depend on the desired height and growth of the plant. Slow growing plant like china box will require a longer time and more clipping for developing a neat compact hedge than Duranta or Acalypha . To obtain a cattle proof hedge, the hedge should be reinforced by four rows of barbed wire as the hedge itself may not be sufficient.

10. Shape of the hedge Square cut Round top Wavy top Column top

11. Maintenance of hedge Hedge bed should always be kept neat and clean. Irrigation is to be given according to necessity. In white ant infested localities,soil is to be kept moist. Gaps in a hedge should be replanted with well grown plants. Prunning should be done at regular intervals.No clipping should be done in winter month . The hedge should receive well rotten cowdung @4kg/running meter and fertilizers @30g each of urea and TSP/meter hedge row and this is to be applied once in a year . Appropriate measures are to be taken against insect and diseases.

12. References https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedge http://www.grasslands.co.uk/more/plant-help-and-advice/bare-root-and-root-ball-planting-tips.html http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/gardening/your-guide-to-planting-hedges-by-diarmuid-97687 https:// www.ashridgetrees.co.uk/hedging-plants-stock-friendly Brooks, Alan and Agate, Elizabeth Agate (1998). Hedging, a Practical handbook . British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. ISBN   978-0-946-75217-1

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