Taller hedge plants can typically be set 3 to 4 feet apart, however, many of the selections on this list were chosen for their narrow stature and will require closer spacing.

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The best plants for narrow privacy screens. By Neil Sperry, ... You could then plant low shrubs or an evergreen groundcover beneath the magnolias to tie it all together.

If you have been struggling getting the most from a narrow yard, or simply don’t know where to start planning and planting, a ...

Hedges are grown primarily for privacy and beauty, and there are too many good choices to list. Try to narrow your selections down by considering types of plants and types Master Gardeners ...

Discover beautiful small trees perfect for tight spaces, offering shade, privacy, and year-round visual interest.

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Best hedges and how to plant them Late autumn, while your garden lies dormant, is the time to plant your hedge. By Deborah Stone. 20:52, Wed, Nov 20, 2013 ...

The plants below would be serviceable, flowering evergreen plants that would work as replacements. I've seen them all used as tall hedges in the valley in one situation or another.

When is the best time of year to prune an overgrown beech hedge? Ours is too high and wide and is beginning to block a pathway, but I’m worried about damaging it if I cut it back too hard.