Living on the edge

Hedges do more than provide privacy: the right specimen can bring fragrance, flowers and order to the garden too. Here, Tammy Huynh shares her top five picks.

- Tammy Huynh

Hedges are one of the most versatile design elements in the garden. They’re perfect for disguising fences or views, setting boundaries, or creating year-round greenery. While formal in nature, they’re not confined to traditional garden styles. Maintaining a hedge is no tall order, but make no mistake, they do require a bit of time and work to get established. not all plants are suited for the job, but these five candidates will grow into lovely lush specimens.

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