Make your cityscape a magnet for wildlife by growing an eco-friendly hedge, says Hannah Stephenson. Want to cut down pollution and boost wildlife at the same time? You might want to consider planting ...

Beech hedges are renowned for their dense foliage. They may be deciduous but, their green leaves stay striking in the winter as they turn a beautiful rusty-brown colour, making them an attractive ...

I planted a beech hedge in March using young bare-root plants. I made sure to water it during the very warm dry weather in late spring, but even so, some of the leaves turned brown and many of the ...

IF YOU'RE looking for a great boundary for your garden and want to save the planet, hedges are the most eco-friendly candidates. They're not just a barrier against nosy neighbours, but also reduce ...

For the centuries that gardening has been popular, the hedge has been the greatest of the unheralded champions of the art. Useful for defining garden rooms, channeling a view, providing an essential ...

Spring is here and new projects are underway which invariably involve some hard landscaping. New pathways and fencing can look harsh when first installed but a bit of hedging is a great way to ...

Jane visits Cloudehill garden, in the cool Dandenong Ranges, to see how the fine art of hedging can help define and unify a space. Jeremy Francis is the owner and creator of Cloudehill, and says the ...

I love a handsome hedge don’t you? The farmers have been busy trimming them for winter and nothing looks smarter than when they have just been cut. I even stopped while I was driving the other day and ...