It is said, “Variety is the spice of life,” which rings true when it comes to the landscape. Hedges are a garden design that provides screening, wind protection, color, and dimension. Using different plants to achieve the effect can produce a vivid, textural concept. There are many plants suitable for a hedgerow mix, providing they all have the same site and cultural requirements. A mixed evergreen hedge has year round beauty, but a tumult of deciduous, flowering, or fruiting bushes will appeal at various times of the year. The seasonal color displays in the latter group may also be simply jaw dropping. Garden design is fun, but requires a bit of planning. Planting something like a hedge will see the gardener considering and rejecting a variety of plants. Selecting plants that differ will give movement, color, and dimension, avoiding a boring visual aspect. A staggered mixed evergreen privacy screen, for […]
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