Hedge Fun

Edward Kinsella

Tall clipped privet hedges are synonymous with places like the Hamptons and Nantucket.  Their dense foliage and vigorous growth pattern means you can create a sense of privacy on a small peice of property.  I think it's sort of a friendly way to keep curious eyes out.  I personally like to see them cut into tall straight hedges like the image above, or forming an arched gateway as in the image below.

I'm realizing just how much work is involved in keeping these type of hedges looking neat and clean.  I have read that you have to trim them 3 times a year. I believe it! My family and I were trimming ours for the second time this summer...just to keep them from growing out of control. 

 

 This Old House

 Schapper White

The Inspired Room

 Boxwood also makes a really nice hedge, though usually smaller than privet.  I like this the layering of shapes and textures of the boxwood hedge in front of the hydrangea.  I think the boxwood hedge doesn't require quite as much work as the privet.

 Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens

 Better Homes and Gardens

 Claus Dalby

 Deborah Nevins

 Douglas Friedman

Garden Design

 Garden Design

 Habitually Chic

 Houzz

Lamberts

This Old House

 Traditional Home

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