They may be synonymous with Christmas, but they're wonderful garden additions all year round – so long as you learn when to ...

Yew and Western red cedar are good for this, as is holly (Ilex aquifolium). Hedges also alleviate extreme weather: a useful attribute given a Met Office forecast that by 2070, UK winters will be up to ...

Prunus padus is commonly known as bird cherry. Prunus is the Latinised form of the Greek word meaning plum, and padus is the ...

Planted in a sunny location and in well-drained soil, a laurel hedge will reward you with white blooms in spring. Fast-growing privet can get you privacy in a hurry; if given proper care ...

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Hedges serve many purposes in the garden. They can be sound and pollution barriers, create boundaries between properties, even deter unwanted guests. A native hedge will also provide a valuable ...

Holly (Ilex spp.) Mahonia foliage resembles that of holly, especially on M. aquifolium types ... makes an attractive and fragrant informal hedge in USDA Zones 8 to 10. When left unsheared ...

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Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil retreat on your patio, a colorful border in your garden, or a sturdy hedge for privacy, evergreen shrubs can fulfill these roles while adding texture ...

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