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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Edward Bowring

Goodbye Monoculture Hedges, Hello Hedgerows – Discover the Biodiverse Privacy Trend Transforming American Gardens

An American robin is sitting on a branch, eating red berries in winter.

Hedges are a great alternative to fencing and perfect for creating a boundary. But perhaps more importantly, hedges also provide a vital habitat and food source for wildlife.

For years, monoculture or single-species hedges have been the norm, but with pest issues increasing, gardeners are turning to mixed hedgerows and supporting more wildlife in the process. Whether to form a tall boundary or a low divider, hedges are ideal for creating structure or zoning off areas.

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