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Exterior Hedging

At Oasis we have over 20 years of experience in exterior hedge planting and maintenance. Whether you need flowering Hawthorns to create a pretty perimeter or an extra dense Yew hedge for maximum shade and privacy, our dedicated team will source, plant and prune the perfect hedges for your requirements.

Troughs

We have a wide variety of planters including exterior troughs. We provide planting schemes to complement any industry setting; live plant displays or maintenance-free artificial ones. We also work with design teams to offer bespoke troughs that create an easily recognisable planting feature.

What is Box Hedging?

Box Plants (Buxus sempervirens)

Buxus sempervirens, also known as Box hedging or Boxwood, has a compact form that is easy to shape and prune. The glossy, dark foliage provides year-round interest and makes it a handsome evergreen hedging choice. The dense foliage of Buxus hedge plants provides a robust cover that can withstand harsh weather conditions in the winter.

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Exterior Box Hedging & Troughs

Create premium impression and frame a building entrance or walkway

Offer natural privacy walls and Provides shade in summer and draw in warmth during winter

Maximise brand awareness and engagement by customising troughs to suit your brand style or colours

Benefits of Exterior Hedging & Troughs

Instant Results with Instant Box Hedging Plants

Hedging and troughs not only provide an attractive first impression for the exterior of your location but can also be used to create natural frames for an entrance or walkway. Planted outside hospitality buildings, offices or public areas, troughs can be customised to your branding and can be used to create barriers for private outdoor dining or meeting spaces.

Box hedging is a versatile, classic hedge with a dense and leafy appearance, suitable for most soil types and sites, a slow-growing hedge plant that can be easily trimmed and maintained to keep the desired shape. Box hedging provides a stunning, green privacy screen if grown to height, making it a popular choice for gardeners. It’s a fantastic shrub for creating hedge borders, partitions, green walling, and beautiful parterre knot-work gardens.

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Choosing the Right Box Hedging

At Oasis Plants we always provide recommendations and inform you what will work and what won’t for your space, with that considered we are able to make the most of the space available.

What to Consider

Planting distances for Common Box hedging plants are a matter of personal preference, but our recommended planting density is 3-6 plants per metre depending on the chosen plant size. The area should be dug over and a generous amount of organic matter incorporated before planting.

Maintenance and Care

At Oasis we offer a hassle-free plant maintenance service, so you don’t have to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of your box hedging and troughs. Here are some of the key things to consider:

Maintaining box hedges and troughs is essential for their health and appearance. Regular trimming is crucial, ideally twice a year in late spring and late summer. Use sharp shears to shape the hedges and remove any dead or diseased branches. This promotes dense growth and good air circulation.

Watering is important, especially during dry periods. Ensure the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Organic mulches like compost or bark chips are beneficial as they also improve soil fertility.

Fertilise box hedges in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to provide necessary nutrients. Avoid over-fertilising to prevent weak growth and increased pest susceptibility. Maintain the soil pH around 6.5 to 7.5 for optimal growth.

Regularly inspect for pests and diseases. Common pests include boxwood leaf miners and aphids. Treat infestations with appropriate insecticides or organic options like neem oil. To prevent diseases like box blight, ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.

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Artificial Hedges: A Stylish Option

Create a private space or screen the unsightly with our artificial hedging. Available in a range of pest-proof foliage types and sizes to suit every space. Our all-year-round hedging is the solution you’ve been looking for. This is the perfect option if you want to keep upkeep and maintenance to a minimum.

What We’ve Done Before

Worried about what style to go for? Our designers at Oasis are here to give you advice. From our floral arrangements, hanging plants, live walls or table centrepieces, we have you covered! Working with some of the top restaurants and bars, all our experience will help you to create the most eye-catching designs within budget.

If you’d like to have a look at our work and what we’ve had the pleasure of doing before, take a look at our hospitality page and our extensive collection of past projects incorporating our exterior box hedges and troughs so that you can get an idea of what our team can offer your business. We’ve worked with some of the biggest and most respected brands, helping to elevate their brand and aesthetics.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about what we do here at Oasis Plants, our process or what we can offer your restaurant or bar, then don’t hesitate to contact us. We have a team of highly trained professionals ready to answer any and all questions that you may have regarding our selection of plants and walls as well as the maintenance, design and installation process.

FAQs

When to Cut a Box Hedge?

The best time to cut a box hedge (Buxus) is typically in late spring to early summer, around May or June, after the risk of frost has passed. A second trim can be done in late summer, around August. Regular trimming helps maintain the shape and encourages dense growth.

When to Feed Box Hedging?

Box hedging should be fed twice a year. In early spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer or a specialized box hedge feed. A second application of fertilizer in late summer can help maintain growth and prepare the hedge for winter.

What is the Best Artificial Hedging?

The best artificial hedge depends on specific needs and preferences, but some popular and highly rated options include boxwood panels, which are UV-resistant and made from high-density polyethylene for durability.

Artificial ivy panels provide a lush appearance with glossy dark green leaves and are easy to install, while expandable faux leaf fences are versatile and adjustable to fit various spaces. Mixed greenery panels, combining different leaf types, can give a more natural look.

How Often to Water Buxus in Pots?

Buxus in pots should be watered regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. In spring and summer, water weekly, increasing the frequency during hot, dry periods. In autumn and winter, reduce watering to avoid box hedge problems and box rust, but ensure the soil doesn’t dry out completely.

How to Get Rid of Box Hedge Caterpillar?

To get rid of box hedge caterpillar, start by manually removing caterpillars from the hedge. Use a suitable insecticide, such as a biological one containing Bacillus thuringiensis, or a chemical insecticide. Setting pheromone traps can help catch adult moths and reduce their population. Regularly check your hedges and treat them as soon as caterpillars are detected to prevent significant damage.

Can Box Hedge Recover from Caterpillar?

Yes, box hedge plants can recover from caterpillar damage, particularly the box tree caterpillar (Cydalima perspectalis). Recovery involves several steps. First, remove the caterpillars manually or use an insecticide. Then, prune damaged areas to encourage new growth. It is essential to provide the hedge with adequate nutrients and water to support recovery. Regularly check the hedge for re-infestation and take action at the first sign of caterpillar return.

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