Because it resembles a wall, a hedge is the most architectural style of planting. It is an important design feature of any garden. A well-grown, neatly clipped hedge provides a strong horizontal ...

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 ...

If we're pitting hedges and fences against each other, in theory, hedges win out. Of course, we'd rather be looking at natural greenery than artificial structures, even when they're made from ...

Technically, the hedge was perfect: a tangle of berry brambles in some places; in others, thick groves of bamboo and patches of prickly pear cactus. Birds feasted on the berries, rabbits nibbled the ...

Because it resembles a wall, a hedge is the most architectural form of using plants. Other than architectural beauty, a hedge serves many functions. To define the property line. Be careful not to ...

What's more striking than a dramatic sunflower heralding the long, glorious days of summer? An entire hedge of the cheerful blooms. However, a sunflower hedge doesn't just add a pretty focal point to ...

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 ...

Now that the bloom-gasm of spring has mostly passed, we have begun to settle into the first signs of summer in Kentucky gardens. We’re caught in that phase that lives between the early bang of ...

A meticulously maintained hedge can transform a garden completely, but consistent effort and commitment are needed to keep its superior look. Having the right tool for the job can significantly ...