When we moved here 60 years ago, the property had three long hedges. Today, only one remains. I quickly discovered there wasn't enough spare time to prune all the hedges. One of the hedges was full of ...

Hedges are the perfect way to add structure to your garden. Hedges serve many purposes according to your needs. Hedges are the perfect way to create a beautiful garden boundary. Some hedges give you ...

Tijana Blanusa works for the Royal Horticultural Society, and is based at the University of Reading. This project was funded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 (Built Environment ...

Landscaping with hedges is a no-brainer when it comes to adding easy structure to your yard, whether it's a soft natural screen, smart edging for paths and borders, helping to divide up spaces or ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...

When deciding on the best privacy plants for your landscape, you'll want to consider three characteristics of the type of hedge you're eyeing. Our experts walk you through the decision-making process.

Walls can mark a boundary, but hedges bring a boundary to life. Think about it — a neat line of plants running along the edge of a bungalow garden doesn’t just separate “inside” from “outside,” it ...

August is the perfect time to make the most of your garden, with blooms at their peak and crops ripe for picking. While it's tempting to simply relax and admire the vibrant look of your garden, there ...

For the centuries that gardening has been popular, the hedge has been the greatest of the unheralded champions of the art. Useful for defining garden rooms, channeling a view, providing an essential ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. If the view from your front window is a hedge so maimed by years of ...

17:25, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Updated: 17:26, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 August is a glorious time of the year to enjoy your garden, as flowers are out in full bloom and fruit and vegetables are ready to harvest.

Overgrown bushes and hedges often lead to neighbour disputes. Lawyers have explained who is actually responsible for cutting them back.