Living boundaries for your outdoor garden

WALLS can mark a boundary, but hedges bring a boundary to life. Think about it — a neat line of plants running along the edge of a bungalow garden doesn’t just separate “inside” from “outside,” it frames the entire home like a picture.

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Hedges are one of the oldest and most reliable tools in landscaping: they provide privacy, reduce noise and dust, and simultaneously soften the hard lines of walls and gates.

Aesthetically, hedges do more than just sit pretty. A low hedge can guide the eye and neatly frame pathways, while a tall one can create a sense of enclosure and privacy. Landscape designers often use them to add depth to a garden — the layered look of a hedge in front of a wall, or different colours planted side by side, makes the space appear larger and more structured. For bungalow-style homes, hedges give that classic, manicured finish, much like a green (or colourful) border that ties the whole property together.