Why Evergreen Hedges Make a Better Boundary for Your Yard Than Fencing

Some people have both a hedge and fence, and they both offer advantages and disadvantages. That said, however, an evergreen hedge makes a better boundary for your yard than fencing does. In today’s blog article, we are going to talk about why that is. 

Durability 

The hedge is going to last longer than the fence. A properly taken care of hedge can last 50-100 years. Fences usually need replacing every 25-30 years, and they will like need repair multiple times in between replacement. So, the hedge is going to stay around looking good for a long time. 

Privacy 

Hedges offer much more privacy than a fence. Depending on the jurisdiction, fence height is typically dictated by municipal laws or HOAs or strata councils. Hedge height is not typically dictated, so you can have a hedge that grows much higher than a fence affording the homeowner significantly more privacy and shade for backyard play, eating, and sitting areas. 

An evergreen hedge is even better than a deciduous one because they give the homeowner the same privacy all year round because an evergreen hedge does not drop its leaves. 

Aesthetics 

The yard looks better with a healthy hedge, and buyers like that because they then know that they will not have to be the one to plant it and wait for it to grow. A hedge can make an outdoor area feel like a cozy secret garden or very private space, which fences do not. 

Fences definitely have their places in yards, and we are not anti-fence. We just want to underline that the hedge is great addition to the yard whether or not you have a fence. 

For cedar hedging, give us a call on the Lower Mainland at (778) 241-5664. This is our business and area of expertise. 

Pacific West Cedars, based in Langley, British Columbia, farms, supplies, and installs cedar hedging on the Lower Mainland. They offer two kinds of cedars plus boxwoods: Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), and Emerald Cedars (Thuja occidentalis “Smaragd”). They work with landscapers, contractors, and also directly with the public. 

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about cedars, we encourage you to call us at (778) 241-5664.