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If you’re after a fast-growing, evergreen screen with a lovely fragrance, a Thuja plicata hedge is hard to beat. Thuja plicata, better known as Western Red Cedar, is a conifer that looks similar to green Leylandii and grows at a similar pace. It has dark green foliage that can turn a warm bronze in cold […]

During winter and early spring, buying rootballed Laurel or Portuguese Laurel hedging plants can be a good option when creating an evergreen hedge for screening and privacy. What are rootballed hedging plants? These plants are grown in a field rather than in pots or other containers.  They are planted very small in a field and […]

There is nothing quite like relaxing in your own private, quiet, secluded, sheltered garden. However, waiting years for a traditional hedge to fill out can be a test of patience most of us would rather avoid. If you are looking to block out unsightly buildings or nosy neighbours, reduce road noise, or simply create a […]

Introduction Conifers are among the most widely used trees for hedging across the UK because they are the most cost-effective (cheapest) to buy, toughest and fastest-growing hedges available. Different types of Conifer Hedges There are different types of conifer hedges. The most common fast growing coniferous trees used in hedging are Leylandii and Thuja plicata. […]

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If you are thinking about planting a Laurel hedge in your garden, you are making a fantastic choice. But naturally, you will have a few common questions like ‘how do I plant a Laurel hedge’ or ‘how many plants do I actually need?’, and ‘when is the best time to trim a Laurel hedge?’ then […]

Griselinia littoralis is a shrub that is good for hedging in the UK and other parts of the world. Despite being less common than Laurel or Leylandii, its popularity is rapidly increasing due to its appealing apple-green leaves, reliable growth, and unique character. Top facts about Griselinia littoralis: Griselinia has “Granny Smith apple-green” leaves Its […]

For most of us, hedges play an important role in providing us with privacy from neighbours or screening off something we don’t want to see. They also filter out pollution from roads and provide nesting sites and food for birds, insects and other animals. In addition to popular evergreen hedges such as Laurel, Griselinia, Western […]

There are a number of different Laurel Hedges you can choose for your garden including: Cherry Laurel (also called Laurel, Common Laurel or English Laurel) – fast-growing with large, bright glossy green leaves all year round. It makes an excellent hedge. Portugal or Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) – Medium to fast-growing with smaller darker green […]

An established hedge will not blow down in the wind like a fence. It does not need painting, won’t go rotten and will last a lifetime if trimmed regularly.  Most hedges only need to be pruned once a year and if they are kept to the same height as a fence panel, i.e. 6ft, they […]

If you want an quick hedge in your garden, then Leylandii is probably the best choice, on the simple basis that it does the job better, faster and more affordably than anything else. Leylandii is very vigorous and can grow up to 1 metre (3 feet) per year. It can reach as high as 30 […]

Laurel or Portugal Laurel? Which do you prefer? They are very different in appearance although people often assume that Portugal Laurel looks similar to Laurel. Here is some basic information to help you recognise the differences and ultimately help you choose the right hedging plant for you. Names Laurel is also known as Common Laurel, […]