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Fiona Cumberpatch

The best low-maintenance hedge plants – 9 picks for backyard boundaries

Plant border in early May a Choisya hedge and varieties of tulip by the akebia and ivy trellis.

Despite what you might think, hedges don't have to be hard work as easy-care plants will pretty much look after themselves while creating shelter, absorbing noise and adding precious privacy to your outside space. 

Not all hedges are equal, of course, and while some do require a careful routine of pruning and plant care, there are plenty of varieties which, once established, really do need only minimum attention. 

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