Create a hedge of berry bushes for birds!

Описание: In the video, Hubert Fontaine demonstrates how to create a hedge of decorative and nutritionally valuable shrubs to help feed birds during winter. He introduces various berries-producing shrubs like hawthorn, elderberry, blackthorn, and sacred bamboo (Nandina domestica), as well as Japanese quince, holly, and Cotoneaster. Each plant offers berries that sustain birds through snow-covered winters.

Hubert also highlights the Callicarpa with its vibrant purple berries, which become edible later in winter, the white or pink-berried snowberry (Symphorine), and the Pyracantha with its abundant fruit that attracts blackbirds.

For successful planting, he advises spacing the shrubs at least one meter apart, adding organic fertilizer, and ensuring the soil is well-compacted and watered. Follow these gardening tips to create a beautiful, bird-friendly garden!

Transform your garden into a festive buffet for birds! In this video, Hubert Fontaine guides you step-by-step on planting decorative and nutritious berry-producing shrubs for our feathered friends.

Recommended shrubs include:
Hawthorn, elderberry, blackthorn: ideal for winter
Nandina domestica: clusters of small orange/red berries
Japanese quince (Chaenomeles): a treat for blackbirds
Holly (Ilex): classic winter berries
Callicarpa: highly decorative purple berries
Snowberry (Symphorine): white or pink clusters
Cotoneaster: attractive foliage and red berries
Firethorn (Pyracantha): abundant flowering and autumn fruits

Planting tips:
Space shrubs at least 1 meter apart to ensure optimal development and fruiting
Add organic fertilizer to each planting hole
Firm down the soil after placing the root ball and water generously

By following these suggestions, your garden will not only look splendid but also serve as a haven for birds, especially during snowy periods. Each detailed step, from planting Nandina domestica to Callicarpa, is explained to ensure your gardening success! Don’t miss this chance to support local birdlife while enhancing your green space. Watch the video and embark on this beautiful gardening adventure!