Best Type of Hedge for Garden

Hi, I have a space of around 3 metres where i need to plant some hedges as the fence is damaged and we are unable to change them.

We are having a flower bed prepped so it will be ready to plant in the next couple of days. Could anyone offer any advice what hedges would be best for screening? I've been told Laurel but just wanted a second opinion.

Thanks

 

Hi Nick,

Does it have to be a formal " green " hedge ? You mention you're having a flower bed as well, is this in front of it ?

I was wondering about a more informal hedge, say with......

Forsythia, Ribes, Lilac, Philadelphus, wiegela, Fuchsia and/ or perhaps Roses ( Queen Elizabeth makes a good hedge ).

 

Thanks for the reply.

We just want it as a hedge bed and it doesn't have to be just a green hedge.

Which would you say is best then? Something low maintenance would be great!

 

What style is your garden? Do you want the hedge to be formal or informal? Is it to keep out prying eyes or is that not a requirement? Evergreen or deciduous? Perhaps post a picture. All hedges will require some maintenance.

 

I've just put in a Hornbeam hedge. I expect it to be relatively low maintenance. Other than that, I could suggest Thuja.

The really low maintenance hedge though is called Cementus Wallus!

 

I like yew, its pretty fast really, but easy to trim once it reaches the size you want.
Its evergreen and dense, and should it get out of control it can be cut back to bare stems and it will reshoot.