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Fast evergreen cover
Leylandii and laurel grow quickly and stay green all year, making them go-to choices for rapid privacy. Just remember fast-growing hedges need regular clipping to stay neat and under control.
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The best hedges and screening for privacy
Block out overlooked windows and create a private retreat. Here are the most reliable hedging and screening options.
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A good screen can turn an overlooked, or simply visible, garden into a private retreat. Whether you want fast cover, year-round foliage or something lower-maintenance, there's a hedging or screening option to suit.
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Year-round colour and wildlife value
Beech and hornbeam hold their leaves through winter, giving good screening with a softer, more natural feel than a dense conifer. Hawthorn and other native species add blossom, berries and a real welcome for birds.
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When a hedge isn't right, screen another way
If the space won't take a hedge, screening panels, trellis with climbers, or carefully placed trees and tall grasses can do the job — and often in a fraction of the footprint.
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Think about the trade-offs
Dense, tall, fast hedge growth gives the most privacy but also blocks light, needs the most clipping and can be the source of neighbour tension. A semi-transparent screen of smaller breaks or open planting often creates privacy with far fewer headaches.
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