Question: I planted a privet hedge about 10 years ago. It's at the end of its life. It's overgrown and brittle and the rabbits are having a field day. Is there an evergreen hedge that would be a good ...

I have a 54-year-old privet hedge that until recently has been growing very nicely on all sides. However, in the last two years, I have noticed that the sides are not growing new stems and are getting ...

Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and looking ...

Privet is one of those plants that we take for granted. There’s a lot of it about. Look at your neighbours’ gardens: wherever there’s a miserable patch of dry soil in a corner that no one notices, you ...

Don't rest on your laurels with top hedging advice from Bill Blackledge. Warton's Bill Blackledge is one of the county's most popular and sought after gardeners. If it's green and needs watering, Bill ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hedges can be the best option for screening – and are wildlife-friendly too - Alamy What’s not to like in a hedge? They offer ...