A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Hedges are relatively easy to plant and we still use them in many different ways today, to create a natural boundary, for privacy, to attract wildlife or to act as a windbreak to create shelter for ...

Pretty, fragrant lilac bushes can also be planted as privacy hedges. They make lovely privacy plants thanks to their colorful, pleasant-smelling blooms. Lilacs need lots of sun, so opt for another ...

If you decide to prune your wax leaf Ligustrum, use this easy hack to make cleaning up after pruning a breeze. This plant produces berries that are toxic to humans and pets when ingested so be sure to ...

the best and cheapest way to create a native hedge is from whips. These are young bare-root saplings, usually around a year old that can be bought in bundles or as single plants from late autumn ...

It’s ideal for attracting wildlife into your garden. Common combinations of plants sold together to make a native hedge include blackthorn, wild cherry, field maple, dogrose, hazel and hawthorn. These ...

A particular plant grouping may be situated to block a view or create a noise barrier. An important consideration in choosing hedge plants is whether they maintain their leaves throughout the year.

Under your hedge, plant violets, wood anemones and celandine to attract nectar-loving insects. Hedges make perfect nesting sites for birds as foliage is dense and protective but access is easy.