Ever wondered how to maintain garden privacy with an evergreen hedge that is easy to manage? 
 We're tackling this exact dilemma faced by our listener Siobhan who is struggling to manage an old overgrown Griselinia hedge on one side of her long, narrow, and steep property. While looking for privacy on the opposite side by adding a hedge that is easy to mange and complimenting what is already there. 

Siobhan messaged me with a heartfelt thanks for the podcast. She shares her challenges on her site, including finding an evergreen hedge solution that ensures year-round privacy.  We discuss creative and practical solutions tailored to her unique site conditions, offering a wealth of advice for anyone dealing with similar gardening conundrums.

Explore the world of hedge planting with us as we dive into the pros and cons of plants like Taxus, Lonicera, Privet, Holly, Pittosporum, Photinia Red Robin and many more.  We also tackle Siobhan's steep bank which is being over-run by gorse for which she is looking for a solution. This episode is packed with advice from Portuguese laurels to bamboo varieties like phyllostachys, and even cost-effective erosion control methods like gabion cages, we'll help you create a beautiful, functional garden landscape that perfectly balances aesthetics, privacy, and budget. Join us for an episode packed with actionable tips and expert insights to transform your garden challenges into triumphs!

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John