Knowra Hedge Hedge A hedge is a close row of shrubs or trees grown as a boundary, screen, or windbreak. It may be clipped into a formal shape or left to grow more naturally.
Woody plant : A perennial plant with stems that persist above ground and contain wood. Hedges are built from shrubs or trees whose persistent stems form a lasting screen.
Hedge laying : A traditional practice of partly cutting and bending hedge stems to form a dense, living barrier. Laying renews an overgrown hedge while preserving its established root system.
Windbreak : A barrier of trees, shrubs, or structures that reduces wind speed in a sheltered area. A hedge can shelter crops, livestock, and gardens from prevailing winds.
Box hedge : A clipped hedge made from boxwood, valued for small leaves and dense growth. Box is a classic choice for low, precise garden boundaries.
Hedge biodiversity : The variety of species living in or using hedges as habitat, food sources, or movement routes. Plant diversity and structural layers determine which species a hedge supports.
Shrub : A woody perennial plant, usually shorter than a tree and branching near the ground. Many hedges use shrubs for dense growth from ground level.
Pruning : The selective removal of plant parts to guide growth, improve health, or control size and shape. Repeated pruning keeps many hedges dense and within their intended dimensions.
Privacy fence : A barrier designed to block views into or out of an area. Unlike a built fence, a hedge provides privacy through living vegetation.
Privet : A group of shrubs in the genus Ligustrum, widely planted for hedges. Privet tolerates frequent clipping and is commonly used for garden screening.
Pollarding : A tree-management practice that repeatedly cuts upper branches to encourage new growth above browsing height. Pollarding can maintain tall boundary trees without removing the hedge line.
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