A Guide to Garden Boundaries
The structures that enclose your property can deliver an increase or decrease in maintenance, security, sound, wind, and wildlife, depending on what you choose.
According to Hazel Sillver, the perimeters of your garden play an important role, akin to the moat around your castle.
These boundaries can be hard landscaping barriers, such as fencing, trellis, or walls, or living structures: willow, bamboo, or hedging.
- Hard landscaping barriers: fencing, trellis, or walls
- Living structures: willow, bamboo, or hedging
A hedge takes time to establish and will need regular clipping, but it's well worth it.
Author's summary: Garden boundaries impact maintenance and security.