When grown as a hedge, privet needs to be pruned regularly, but that hard work pays off when the plant produces a thick cover of sweet-smelling flowers every spring. There are many varieties of ...

Before you decide on which hedge plants to grow, consider what your preferences ... we have put together a list of the best expert-recommended options. Mock orange, or Philadelphus, are fragrant ...

Formal hedges are usually pruned into some sculpted form and are trimmed regularly to keep them in shape. They typically contain just one kind of plant, most often non-native shrubs. Informal ...

These are young bare-root saplings, usually around a year old that can be bought in bundles or as single plants from late autumn to early spring. Some companies supply hedging mixes. Don't be put ...

If not, then zig-zag the plants so they have a bit more space to spread. Autumn is the best time of year to trim a hedge because birds have finished nesting and the soil is still warm from the summer.