W
ith every leaf
in its rightful
place and edges
in perfect symmetry, there
is something visually
satisfying about a beautifully
manicured hedge. Whether
straight, curved, leafy or
floriferous, they give a
garden a sense of formality
and structure. They do need
time to grow into themselves
and require regular trimming
to keep looking their best
(see our handy hints on page
114), but they’re worth it.
See for yourself!2.Have a little fun with your
hedgeand clip it into shapes. This
works best with small-leaved plants,
like azalea or buxus.3.Here’s a tip!When planting to
form hedges, ensure you space the
plants so they can grow into each
other and form a tight bush.4.Use them as privacy screens,
to define areas and separate areas.
Here,Viburnum‘Emerald Lustre’ (at
the back) provides a dense screen,
while the box hedge creates lines
and gives structure to garden beds.2
- Hedge your beds!
Double the appeal
by using different
plants together. Here,
a tightly clipped star
jasmine wraps around
a curvaceous buxus.
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In Roman times,
hedges had a
practical purpose:
to define property
boundaries and
prevent livestock
from wandering.
Now that’s a good-
looking fence!for you to
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