Yew is a terrific hedge plant choice for topiary as its dense foliage can be easily shaped, while also providing effective privacy. It is a highly poisonous plant but if treated with care it will be...

Herbs are some of the most popular plants to grow in your home; they are generally easy to grow, they look nice sitting in your window sill, and you end up with some tasty seasonings for your...

You do not need any sort of permission to plant a hedge in your garden. Equally, no law or regulation states that you must obtain planning permission to remove a hedge on your property. However, it...

When I started gardening at home, I inherited a range of hedges in different states. Some of them were quite thin and spindly, so I needed to find ways to encourage them to grow thick. Here's what I...

You can use a chainsaw to trim a hedge and it will make quickly cut through shrubs and hedge plants. However a chainsaw is not as precise as using hedge trimmers or shears and should be saved for...

If, like me, you appreciate a tidy garden, then you will spend quite a bit of time grooming your greenery, and when it comes to keeping your borders in good order, a powered hedge trimmer will make...