Hollies are among the top choices for privacy hedges thanks to their dense evergreen ... oleander makes a graceful evergreen hedge in USDA zones 8-10. Plants are heat- and drought-tolerant once ...

Providing the backbone of the garden in summer and a stark beauty in winter, small-leaved evergreens are invaluable. Hazel ...

informal hedges can save you time, too. Giving a hedge fewer haircuts will free up more of your gardening time for other things (although the amount of time saved will depend on the plants you choose) ...

Morris Hankinson, the founder of Hopes Grove Nurseries, says, "Hedges are so much better than fences or walls – not only are they cheaper and longer lasting but they also filter strong winds, noise, ...

Not all hedges require hours of labour-intensive care. If you choose slow-growing plants that need little pruning ... dwarf cultivar of Cryptomeria japonica that makes an attractive evergreen hedge.

Bees are the best pollinators ... Ground cover is important under hedges because the plants retain moisture in the soil and also provide food for pollinators. A hedge for pollinators will also ...

Used for foundation plantings, low hedges, or sculptural elements, dwarf yaupon holly sports tiny white ... Verbena thrives in well-draining soil (add a little compost to poor, sandy soils). These ...

A gardening expert has urged gardeners to prune certain plants in February as it is their "last chance" ahead of spring.

That being said, though, they do need to be trimmed regularly if you want them to look their best – so how do you prune conifer hedges like a pro? One of those plants you should prune in September, ...