Why plant a hedge?
Amateur Gardening|October 22, 2022
Hedges make great boundaries, they’re ornamental and are good for wildlife, so what’s not to like? Camilla Phelps looks at which shrubs and trees make good hedging plants
Camilla Phelps
Why plant a hedge?

WHEN it comes to garden boundaries, hedges are worth the time and effort. They are a long-term plan that will reward you with green garden walls that give you privacy, are wildlife friendly and, if you plant wisely, they will become a stunning feature in their own right.

Hedges are also the most practical solution if you want to create a windbreak – you can say goodbye to blown-down fences as hedges are very effective at filtering wind. They can be good for added security, particularly if you choose thorny specimens such as Prunus spinosa that have a dense network of thorny stems. And if you’re looking for a strong design feature, hedges offer plenty of options.

Dividing gardens into ‘rooms’

Plant a classic evergreen-like yew as a formal backdrop for a colourful perennial border. Use traditional hornbeam hedging to divide a garden space into ‘rooms’. And don’t just think of hedges as growing from the ground up – a tall hedge of pleached or standard trees is a great way to screen unsightly buildings or views.

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