Names of Ornamental Hedges

Ornamented fences have an important and special role in the home garden from the point of view of beauty and utility. They have been used in gardening, for demarcating the boundary of the bungalow, for making beautiful figures, for making the outline of buildings and structures in the monuments of the Archaeological Department. After some time, the fences take the form of living walls. In the modern era, the importance of ornamented fences has increased even more. The purpose and use of fencing in the home garden may vary in different places, the details of which are as follows-

(1) For security - To protect flowers, bushes, fruit trees from domestic and wild animals, mischievous persons and children, fast growing thorny fences are selected. This type of fences are also grown for the protection of home gardens.

(2) For decoration - Fences are planted to enhance the beauty of a particular place. For this, fences with beautiful leaves and fragrant flowers are used. The beauty of the bungalow can be enhanced by making various shapes (topiary) in this fence. Natural beauty can be enhanced by growing ornamental fencing bushes around the greenery (lawn).

(3) For cover - Fences are also grown to perform the function of curtain or cover at a particular place. To fulfill this purpose, high-height fences are grown.

(4) For boundary determination - Fences are also used to determine the boundary of a particular place, flower beds or paths. To fulfill this purpose, medium-height fences are selected.

(5) For creating a safe place for entertainment in the garden - At some places, especially in gardens and parks, ornamental fences are grown to make them safe for the purpose of entertainment, for which high-height bushes are selected.

Different Types of Hedges

Selection of plants for fence

Different plants are used for fence to fulfill different purposes. However, the selection of plants for fence depends on the soil, climate, irrigation facilities etc. The selection of plants for ornamental fences is shown in the table-

Selection of plants for ornamental Hedges

Popular name

Propagation method

Height (in meters)

Hedge plants for small protection-

Australian Acacia

Barleria

Khatta

Neelkanta

Urni

Jagal Jalebi

Hedges Plants for High Security--

Karonda

Phulei

Small Ornamental Hedges Plants--

Patakrai

Sannata

Neelkanta

Justicia

Mehndi

Tall ornamental Hedges Plants -

Acalypha

Chandni

Kamini

Ashok

Yellow Oleander

Flowering Hedges Plants-

Bella

Kachnar

Hibiscus

Tikoma

Lantana

Rukmani

Shade Hedge Plants-

Bamboo

Majnu

Vilayati Kikar

Floss

Olive

Fidal wood

Fast Growing Hedge Plants-

Arhar

Olive

Hakeen

Jarain

Hedge plants for Waterlogged areas-

Bamboo

Jhau

Majnu

Billa

Hedge plants for alkaline soils-

Khatta

Patkarai

Yellow Oleander

Thor

Vilayati Babul

Jungle Jalebi

Mehndi

By seed

By cuttings

By seed

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

By seed

By cuttings, Layering

By seed

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

By seed and cuttings

By seed

By cuttings

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

By seed, cuttings and Sucker

By cuttings

By seed

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

By seed

By cuttings

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings and Sucker

By seed and cuttings

By cuttings

by seed and cuttings

By seed

By seed and cuttings

0.75-2.00

2.00-3.00

0.75-2.00

2.00-3.00

1.00 -2.00

0.75-2.00

2.00-3.00

0.60-1.00

2.00-3.00

1.50-3.00

1.00-2.00

3.00-9.00

3.00 4.50

4.50 6.00

3.00-9.00

3.00-6.00

3.00 -6.00

1.00 -3.00

3.00-6.00

2.00 4.00

1.50-3.00

4.50-9.00

3.00-4.50

3.00-3.50

2.50-3.00

1.00-3.00

2.50-3.00

1.00-2.00

2.00-6.00

3.00-9.00

1.50-3.00

Types of Ornamental Hedges

Agricultural activities

(1) Land and its preparation - Such land is suitable for fencing where dirty water collects and facility for irrigation of plants is available. There should be sufficient organic matter available in the soil. There should not be any kind of hard layer in the soil otherwise fencing will not be able to grow. For fencing, a one meter wide strip is selected around the garden or wherever required. That strip is dug 100 cm deep. After digging, the land is left open for 15-20 days so that sunlight can reach the soil easily. During digging, the remains of old crops and pebbles, stones etc. are removed. Then 30 quintals of cow dung manure or compost is mixed in the soil at the rate of per 1000 square meters. The land should be dug till the soil becomes completely soft. If the land is barren, then 30 cm of soil is dug out from the top of the land and good soil is brought from another place to fill that place so that the plants can grow quickly and easily. After leveling such a place, irrigate it once or twice. By doing this, weeds grow. After this, destroy them.

(2) Fertilizer - As mentioned above, 30 quintals of cow dung manure or compost is mixed in the soil at the rate of per 1000 square meters. Additional 25 kg urea, 50 kg single super and 25 kg muriate of potash is also mixed in the soil at the rate of per 1000 square meters. By doing this, the fence grows well.

Suitable time to plant fence plants

The time of planting the fence depends on which season's plants have been selected for fencing - such as evergreen or deciduous.

Mostly evergreen plants are chosen for the fence, the suitable time for planting them is July to September. Some home garden lovers also plant deciduous plants. The suitable time for growing deciduous plants is February-March.

Propagation - Fencing plants are propagated by the following four methods-

(1) By seeds - The practice of planting fence plants through seeds has been going on for a long time. This is a very cheap and simple method. This method is used for building fences in large areas. Seeds are sown at a distance of 10 cm in the prepared strips. Two seeds are sown at one place. Before sowing the seeds, check whether there is sufficient moisture in the soil or not. If there is no moisture, then first water should be given and then seeds should be sown. After this, keep irrigating as per requirement. This method saves both labor and time.

(2) By cuttings - This is an excellent method of propagating fence plants. In this method, 20-25 cm cuttings are taken from the branches of the plants. Long cuttings are made, then they are buried in the soil for some time so that roots develop in them. As soon as new roots emerge, they are planted in two rows at a distance of 15 to 20 cm instead of making a fence. The distance between plants and rows depends on the variety of plants. After some time, branches sprout in them. Proper care of the plants is essential at that time. Later, these plants serve as a fence.

(3) By layering - A little cut is made in the main branches of the plants so that the roots can come out easily and quickly. They are buried in the soil. The plants prepared in this way are cut from the main branches and planted in the prepared strips. It takes more time to prepare plants by this method and secondly, less number of plants are prepared.

(4) By subsoil - Only a few plants are propagated by this method. This method is especially suitable for the propagation of bamboo. In this method, the understory is taken out and planted in the prepared strips. Later, water is given so that they can get established well. After this, keep doing irrigation, weeding, plant protection etc. as per the need, so that the fence can be built quickly.

Most Common Types of Hedges

Care

Proper care of the fence is as necessary as that of other flowering crops. If the fence is taken care of properly, it will look attractive, will be dense and will last for a long time. The following agricultural activities should be done to maintain these qualities in the fence-

(1) Irrigation - Regular watering is an extremely necessary task for the fence. Its quantity depends on the type of soil, climate and type of plants. For example, cactus, acacia etc. require very little water. These plants manage with rain water throughout the year. But unlike them, juicy plants require regular irrigation. Irrigation should be done at an interval of 10-15 days in summer and 15-30 days in winter.

Giving more water than required is harmful, because excess water makes the soil hard and air circulation is not proper, which adversely affects the growth of plants.

(2) Weeding - Regular irrigation should be done for six months after planting, because at that time the plants are small and weeds have an adverse effect on their growth. Weeds should be removed with a hoe after every two irrigations. Weeding is necessary after six months so that the roots can develop properly. During weeding, it should be kept in mind that the roots should not be damaged. It is absolutely necessary to do three to four weeding's in a year.

(3) Giving fertilizers to standing crops - Giving fertilizers is also essential for good growth of plants. For this, make a mixture of 125 kg urea, 250 kg single superphosphate and 50 kg muriate of potash and mix this mixture in the soil at the rate of 100 kg per 1000 meters twice a year at the time of weeding (first time in April-May and second time in September-October). If the growth of plants is slow, then make a 2 percent solution of the above mixture and spray it on the plants.

(4) Pruning - The initial pruning of the fence depends on the type of plant and the wish of the home owner. Usually the first pruning of the fence should be done when the plants are 50 cm tall. At that time, leaving a height of 20 to 30 cm, the branches should be cut from the top so that the side branches grow more and become dense. If this is not done, the base part does not become dense and it is impossible to give a definite shape to the fence. Later pruning should be done according to the desired height.

Tender plants can be pruned in any month of the year, but hard plants should be pruned when the wood becomes hard. While pruning the fence, the diseased and dry branches should be cut. Scissors are used for pruning, but secateurs, knife and saw are used to cut hard wood.