Choosing hedges
Box blight and box caterpillar are driving gardeners to find reliable replacements. We compare yew, holly, euonymus and hebe so you can choose the right alternative to box hedging for your space.
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Choosing hedges
Choose the right plants for a hedgerow to create a wildlife-rich boundary. Discover the best species mixes, planting advice, spacing and care for a thriving native hedge.
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Choosing hedges
A lavender hedge gives a low, fragrant edge to paths and borders. Learn which lavender to choose, spacing, planting, pruning and winter care for a neat, long-lasting display.
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Choosing hedges
Pieris japonica planting is straightforward with the right site and soil. Learn where to position Forest Flame and Mountain Fire, how to use ericaceous compost, and how to handle frost damage and pruning.
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Choosing hedges
Choose a privacy hedge that matches your garden's conditions, height needs and maintenance time. Compare evergreen and deciduous options for year-round screening.
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Choosing hedges
Find the best hedge plants for your garden by comparing evergreen and deciduous options, growth rates, soil needs and maintenance requirements.
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Choosing hedges
Compare the best evergreen hedges for year-round privacy and colour, from fast-growing laurel to classic yew, with planting and care advice.
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Choosing hedges
Compare conifer trees for hedging, from fast Leylandii to neat English yew. Find the right hedging conifers for your boundary, with practical planting and trimming advice.
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Choosing hedges
Compare the two main types of laurel plants grown as hedging. Understand leaf size, growth rate, spacing and care before you choose cherry or Portuguese laurel.
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