You might think that having an artificial hedge is quite unusual, but increasing numbers of homeowners have opted for ones in recent years. It might be that you pass one every day and simply haven’t realised it’s an artificial hedge. Because today’s artificial trees and plants are more and more realistic, people often have to touch the plant to find out if it’s real.

There are many advantages to using an artificial hedge at the edge of your garden. Of course, many of the benefits are the same as for ordinary hedges, such as added privacy and aesthetic appeal over fences.

But the artificial hedge is advantageous in that it doesn’t need any upkeep. There will be no need to water it, trim it or weed the area around it: it cannot die. For anyone who lives in an area where soil quality or poor weather could jeopardise the hedge, artificial is the right choice.

Another of the major benefits of an artificial hedge is that when it is delivered it is ready to use. The alternative is spending months and years waiting for your hedge to grow as you want it.This means that you have instant privacy in your garden.

It is certainly a wise investment to buy an artificial hedge. Whilst they generally cost more initially, they pay for themselves in time saved. A hedge always looks better than a plain hedge but  an artificial hedge goes further. No matter what the weather, it remains full and green all year round.

Anyone who wants a hedge but does not have the time or mobility needed to take care of it should consider the option of an artificial hedge.