Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and looking ...

Box hedges are easy to grow and can be used almost anywhere in the garden for a statement display. This evergreen shrub is ideal for making neat shapes such as cones, balls and spirals, though it can ...

Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape and ...

The principle of tip pruning applies to all bushy hedging species whether it’s a small, formal box hedge or a tall boundary hedge for screening the apartments next door. Tip pruning means cutting a ...

Hedges are wonderful landscape assets, providing privacy as well as a green backdrop. Some hedges are small — just a few feet high and a few feet long, while others can soar up to 10 or more feet and ...

A good hedge goes a long way, especially in terms of privacy, decoration, and formal landscaping. There is a dazzling variety of handy and handsome hedges that will help to highlight, conceal, and ...