'One of the best evergreens to stop weeds is yew,' says Alex Kantor, owner of Perfect Plants Nursery. For one of the easiest ...

Mountain pepper is a fragrant Australian shrub that makes a great privacy screen. In the U.S., it thrives in the mild ...

Erica Jago at Merleswood in Stratford has used this same plant to create two hedges overlooking her stream garden. I've never thought of using this as a hedge, but its hardy and evergreen, so why not.

Silk tassel bush and Pacific wax myrtle are two low-maintenance evergreen shrubs that you can plant in front of your fence to ...

The garden hedge is a stalwart of outdoor design schemes, allowing gardeners to create barriers and private spaces with entirely natural means. Common plant choices include dense evergreens and ...

If you like your evergreen hedges very neat, they can also be trimmed again in mid-summer (assuming we’re not in the middle of a drought). Knock off all pruning by the end of August.

Some of my most favourite hedging plants are: Hazelnut: these need pollinators to fruit successfully. ... Evergreen and dense, feijoa is probably New Zealand's most popular edible hedge.

For a more natural look to provide some cover, consider one of these hedge plants that act as a natural fence. Skip to main content. Animals. Entertainment. Games. Horoscopes. Lifestyle. Money ...

Although it's not a native plant to North America, boxwood is a common choice for growing hedges for privacy. Boxwoods come in various sizes and heights, so you can find one that fits your ...

For a more natural look to provide some cover, consider one of these hedge plants that act as a natural fence. ... Frequently used in landscaping, junipers are a common evergreen choice for hedges.

Hedges are an easy way to create a natural privacy barrier in the garden that doubles as attractive greenery. When the plants are also low-maintenance, it’s a perfect combination.