What Are Some Plants for Hedges?
A hedge is an excellent gardening feature for privacy, fencing, or decoration. Some plants are better suited for hedges than others, depending on the needs of the gardener and location. In general, most bushes work well in hedges, and for especially tall hedges, small trees may be used as well. To create a good hedge, the gardener must commit to constant pruning and shaping. If left unattended for too long, hedges will run wild and require several years of care to be fully restored. The three most common shrubs used for hedges are privet, yew, and boxwood. Privet has dark green oval leaves and clusters of small white flowers which may be sweetly scented. Yew is an evergreen, needled shrub or tree with small red fruit. Yew is toxic, and should not be planted around animals or young children. It is also slow growing, and requires several years to mature. Boxwood is another evergreen shrub with small green leaves, and is a very traditional material for hedges. Gardeners might want to cons
