“Garden hedges are simply a row of shrubs planted to form a screen, divider, or barrier.
Hedges provide privacy, act in place of fencing, keep animals in or out, visually set off an area of the yard, or form a backdrop for other, more showy plants. Hedges can be formally trimmed, or left to grow in more natural shapes.
If trimmed, hedges are the simplest form of topiary. Trimming hedges is an easy way to see if you like shaping plants before tackling more difficult topiary forms.
Best of all, your garden hedges can be edible…”
