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Privet Hedging in Ireland: 7 Common Myths Debunked for a Perfect Garden

You might think the most reliable garden boundary in Ireland is a costly laurel or a slow-growing yew, but the humble privet often outperforms them…

That striking crimson hedge you see in garden magazines isn’t just a matter of luck. Photinia Red Robin is not a “set and forget” plant; its iconic…

A solid wall is often the worst defence against a gale. While a stone boundary causes turbulence that can flatten nearby shrubs, a living windbreak…

You’ve finally sat down to enjoy a quiet evening in the garden, only to realise you’re in full view of the neighbours’ upstairs window or battling a…

You shouldn’t have to retreat indoors just because the neighbours are out in their garden or cars are passing by your front gate. True privacy is a…

Buying too many plants is a waste of money, but buying too few results in a patchy, thin screen that fails to provide the privacy you need. Getting…

Planting a hedge that fails to survive its first Irish winter is a frustrating waste of time and money. It’s a common issue for those who rely on…