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“Hedgerow management is essential, but we advise people to manage on a three- to five-year basis,” Fielding says. “For example, one year you could cut back one side, the next year cut back the top and the following year cut back the other side. That way, you don’t stress the plant too much and you don’t remove all the food source in one go, either.”
Light requirement: Full sun or light shade Mature size: 8 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Seasonal interest: Year-round When to plant: Spring or fall Planting notes: This tree is now available from Monrovia on disease-resistant rootstock.
small, ornamental trees or large shrubs. Place them as needed for screening small spaces. Japanese maple (Acer palmatum, zones 5 to 8, shown here) serviceberry
Shrubs maintained as a clipped hedge, as shown here, are a literal interpretation of walls or fences and create a formal feel. Select plants with a dense branching structure; boxwood (Buxus spp), yew (Taxus spp) and privet (Ligustrum spp) are traditional favorites
small arbor attached to garage with climbing ....
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