Hedges are a practical way to add natural barriers to the garden, but certain plants can also add color and scent. These 7 choices are a perfumed take on the traditional border.

READ MORE: Go-ahead for shop in Burnham Market to expand An application by the owner's agent said: "We wish to remove the conifer hedge as it is dead on one side and not very aesthetically pleasing.

Although it's not a native plant to North America, boxwood is a common choice for growing hedges for privacy. Boxwoods come in various sizes and heights, so you can find one that fits your ...

The spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, he discovered today that once again, the plant boxes have been ripped from the fences, the bug hotel roof damaged, and the ticket office door smashed.

MARINE PARK – THANKS TO A $25,000 grant from the City Parks Foundation, the Marine Park Alliance will begin planting several native species of plants and trees in the marshlands next week ...

Instead of pecans, elect to grow the smaller almond trees. Opt for Prunus dulcis, not the flowering variety, Prunus triloba. They max out at 15 feet top and across and produce savory nuts in their ...

The alternative to planting a monoculture is planting a diversity of plant species in your hedge. Use aesthetically pleasing layers, along with bands or alternating blocks that vary in texture and ...

Fast-growing hedge plants If you’re looking to get a hedge established quickly, you don’t have to choose leylandii. Hawthorn and hazel will both grow swiftly (over 60cm each year). However, they are ...

How to plant a hedge Hedging is easy to plant and much cheaper than a fence, especially if you choose bare-root plants delivered during the winter when the plants are dormant. Here are our tips for ...

BBC Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has shared the one traditional garden plant that should be planted in October, so that gardeners can secure "decades of pleasure" ...

A serious plant disease which kills fruit blossoms and hedges by starving them of water has been found spreading across Jersey with 66 cases confirmed so far. Fireblight causes the blossoms of the ...