Hedgerow Conservation Hedge

The new hedgerow along the entrance driveway, just past the gate, was designed by Marion McNew in 2011 following the owners’ parameters, and installed in fall of 2011 and spring of 2012. The border is 1200 feet long and 14 feet deep. Native, partial shade-loving shrubs were planted in expansive groupings in the border’s most northern portion. The plants are lower in size as to not obstruct the view of Mt. Hood. The planting scheme changes to sun-loving shrubs, mainly summer and fall-blooming, as one drives along the hedgerow and toward the Lodge. Some late-blooming perennials appear toward the south end, offering a late season nectar feast. All chosen plants provide a haven for bees, as well as possessing other beneficial properties. The main purpose of this hedgerow is to offer continuous forage for honeybees, after the pear blossom, as well as functioning as attractive and ornamental screening from the neighboring property.