What to know about artificial hedges?

Don't like growing climbing, deciduous or coniferous plants and are looking for a proven, effective way to screen yourself from neighbors and create an intimate atmosphere on your property or balcony? Invest in artificial hedge - fence matthe artificial hedge imitates different species of climbing plants, mosses and flowers. What is worth knowing about it, what are its advantages, disadvantages and prices? We answer.

What is an artificial hedge and what are its types?

Artificial hed ges can be purchased in various forms: they are available in rolls of several meters or as rectangular screens, attached directly to the fencing mesh, metal spans or balcony railings. This product is made of durable, waterproof plastic in color, structure and shape faithfully imitate natural plants.

Modern cover for a fence - artificial hedge, there are many versions, from which it is not difficult to choose a variant tailored to individual needs and concept of arrangement. On the Polish market there are, among others: artificial panels of:

• ivy,

• grass (with the addition of daisies or without),

• forklifts,

• mosses,

• eucalyptus,

• spruce,

• ferns,

• boxwood

• mixes of plants.

Plastic hedges vary in color, they can be light green, dark green, or even white or multicolored, depending on the species. They are great for imitating both evergreen and seasonal vegetation.

Advantages of artificial hedges for a fence

Many people choose to artificial fence hedgesmany people choose artificial fence hedges because they don't have to spend their time planting and caring for plants, but at the same time they get a tight and elegant cover for their property. Mats, made of plastic, serve many years without changing color or structure, do not deteriorate under the influence of intense sunlight, frost or moisture. After installation, they do not require any additional care, cleaning or repair.

Plant panels, made of modern materials are completely safe for people and animals, do not emit harmful substances or unpleasant odors. Another advantage is that the installation of rolls of artificial ivy it takes only from a few to several dozen minutes, depending on the length of the fence or railing. To perform the work you do not need power tools or hand tools, just simple accessories clamps or wires included by the manufacturers in the kit.

Artificial plants for fence - what are their disadvantages?

The main disadvantage of artificial hedges in rolls is that they are made of plastic that is not readily biodegradable once discarded and takes up to 1000 years to decompose. Plastic products also do not retain moisture and, of course, do not produce oxygen like natural vegetation. This is certainly not a solution for people who attach great importance to environmental issues and ecology.

One of the main disadvantages of artificial hedges is that they often have an unnatural color. The leaves are either too bright or dull, lacking depth of color. This problem applies mainly to the cheapest products, made of low-quality materials. Such materials, instead of decorating the property or balcony, make the space unsightly and devoid of style.

Using artificial hedges on rollers

Artificial vegetation is now very widely used in private homes and business spaces. This practical cover can be placed on the wicket, gate, panel fence, fence mesh and forest netting. It will prove useful on balcony and terrace railings, garbage sheds, gazebos or as a veil for the dilapidated facade of worn-out farm buildings.

Elegant imitation of a plastic hedge is a functional decoration in cafes and restaurant gardens, creates an intimate atmosphere and beautifies the space. Artificial ivy, grass or spruce are also used to cover company parking lots, garages, reception areas in boarding houses and balconies of luxury apartments. This material is often used as a replacement for fence tape.

Artificial hedge prices for balcony or fence

Why artificial hedges: ivy, ferns or grasses, are so willingly chosen as a cover for the property or balcony? This is due to their affordable price and wide availability. The material can be purchased in stationary stores and online, in the form of several meters long rolls and individual strips or panels, for which you do not have to select any expensive mounting accessories or invest in any assembly tools.

The price of a plastic hedge depends on its length and the quality of the raw material. The smallest, ready-made balcony panels (50x100 cm), imitating ivy, cost about 60-70 PLN, and 3-meter rolls are an expense of 100-150 PLN. Artificial coniferous hedges are sold in linear meters, in the form of single strips, attached to the fence spans - the price of 1 mb is on average from 30 to 40 zł.