The best plants and shrubs for wind breaking

Wind is the most common disturbance factor in the garden. The wind can be particularly problematic for plants in exposed locations, such as along a hillside or near a roadway. These are some of the best plants for wind breaking and protecting your other plants.

Flowering plants

Flowering plants can be very tolerant of windy areas and when planted in pots can be very effective for wind breaking.

• Daisies
• Peonies
• Aster
• Snowdrops (but only if you want to attract more bees)
• Asters and Forget-me-nots are better options, as they have a longer flowering season. Lavender is another good choice for its scent and beauty that lasts all summer long.

Hedges, shrubs and trees

Hedges, shrubs and trees are perfect for creating a windbreak.

Hedges are great at blocking the wind because they’re thick and dense, but they can also be planted in rows to allow traffic to pass through them. They grow quickly and can be pruned into different shapes if you want to change their appearance over time–but keep in mind that you should only prune hedges during the growing season (April-November).

Shrubs have smaller leaves than trees so they don’t block out as much light from reaching your garden plants under them; however, shrubs tend not to grow quite as large as some trees so make sure your shrubbery doesn’t crowd out everything else when choosing what type of barrier plant(s) works best for your space!

Evergreens, conifers and deciduous shrubs for wind breaking

• Evergreens, conifers and deciduous shrubs are all good wind breakers.
• Evergreens are best for winter windbreaks. They have thick leaves that can hold up against cold winds better than other plants.
• Conifers are good for summer windbreaks because their needles don’t drop off easily and they don’t need much water or care to survive in the heat of summer (they’re also easier on your wallet).
• Deciduous shrubs will provide protection during fall and winter months when there isn’t much foliage left after leaf drop–but they won’t last long enough in spring to provide much protection against early-season storms either!

Ground cover, ground cover plants and grasses help as windbreaks

Ground cover plants and grasses are a good way to block the wind. They need to be watered regularly, but they can help you keep your garden looking nice while providing an effective barrier against strong winds.

Ground cover plants and grasses are also good for the environment because they’re typically native species that don’t require much water or fertiliser.

These plants can help to block the wind.

• Shrubs and trees
• Grasses, ground covers and small plants
• Evergreens, conifers and deciduous shrubs
• Flowering plants

If you’re looking for plants that can help block the wind, we hope we’ve given you some ideas. We’ve covered a wide range of options from evergreens and conifers through to flowering plants and ground cover. Hopefully there’s something here that will suit your needs and match your garden’s style!