These are fast-growing, and hawthorn and berberis also bear sharp thorns making them ideal for yard security too. Low-growing hedges Topiary hedges are a popular way of breaking up a yard, creating an ...

Choose a mixture of hedging trees and shrubs; birch, beech, oak, hazel, dogwoods and hawthorn are ideal. If you have a little patience, the best and cheapest way to create a native hedge is from ...