Griselinia Hedging – The King Of All Hedges

Today more than ever our homes are getting built closer and closer together.  Smaller outdoor areas often with little privacy is what many now call their entertainment area, especially in many parts of Auckland. So what can you do on a budget to liven up your landscape, add some color and create privacy all at the same time? Griselinia hedging, that’s what you can do! And here is why.

Some of you may have heard of Griselinia Hedging and some of you may not but one thing is for sure,  you regularly notice it when you are traveling around.  With its stunning lime green leaves (broadway-littoralis) and lush dense looks, there is a Griselinia hedge type for all different environments. From the broadleaf Lucida to the dark green of the Ardmore emerald they can give any landscape an upmarket look for less than one-third of the price of traditional fencing.

Also, unlike fencing, Griselinia hedge plants are not subject to the Auckland 1.8 meter height restriction so are the perfect option for privacy and security as they will grow up to 4m if you allow them to. They can also be kept as low as one meter tall making a great option for pathway borders, around decks, gardens and especially swimming pools as Griselinia hedging being an evergreen does not drop its leaves.

Another reason why Griselinia make the most perfect hedges is their robustness. They will pretty much tolerate all soils, even heavy clay. The only soil condition they will not last long in is wet soggy soil that has poor drainage. This will cause root rot causing the plants to turn black and die due to composting of their roots. This, however, can be treated with an anti root rot supplement available from your local hardware store. They don’t mind the wind either and thrive near beaches and coastal areas however are just as at home in a planter box outside an inner-city cafe. So all and all a pretty tuff plant.

Once you have chosen your variety of Griselinia hedging to plant prepare your base by digging up the area where you would like to plant and adding compost to the soil mix. Plant your plants close enough together so they are almost touching each other. This will ensure a nice dense hedge that will be free of holes and gaps, a common mistake people make when planting their hedge. When planted close together the plants cannot be lazy as they will have to compete for light with the plant next to them. As the plant beside them grows and blocks a little light the affected plant will also maneuver to go around the offending branch of its neighbor. The end result is a well-entangled hedge that grows a little quicker than it usually would if it were spaced out.

Mulch should always be added after planting and again in spring every year. This is an absolute must for Griselinia as they are shallow rooters. As Griselinia hedge plants age their woody top root structure can start to become exposed. Once exposed to the elements the plant starts to slowly deteriorate and will eventually die if mulch is not added to cover the roots. It’s a small annual expense of generally under $100 to add fresh mulch to protect your hedge so a very worthwhile investment.

When it comes to water consumption and how often you should water we recommend watering your Griselinia hedge plants every second day for thirty minutes in the hotter months and in the cooler months once a week for twenty to thirty minutes is fine if there has not been any rain.  So there you have it. Do your research and take a look at similar homes to yours who already have it and take note of how they are keeping it and how they may have used it in a particular way that you like.

If planting is just not your thing and you would rather just have professionals deliver your plants and plant them for you as well then simply visit our website for the best griselinia for sale Auckland has to offer.

Addison

Addison is a student of the Aust Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. He started his graduation in 2016 and graduated in 2020. I’m a professional article and blog writer, has written dozens of content on different topics and worked with professionals all over the globe. Feel free to contact me for any assistance. hamzafazal43@yahoo.com