Thuja may be a long-standing classic, but today’s hedges are increasingly built from more varied shrubs that look better through the seasons. One standout choice is ninebark, prized for its toughness, colour and easy care.
Thuja has long been a go-to choice for fast, tidy evergreen hedging, but many plantings are now thinning and turning brown. The culprit is usually a mix of drought stress, poor siting and winter desiccation rather than a single disease.
A few small jobs in July can pay off for weeks with longer flowering, sturdier shrubs and clearer pond water. Focus on deadheading, sensible feeding and simple prevention measures that stop summer problems from escalating in the heat.
A neatly clipped boxwood ball brings structure and elegance to entrances, courtyards, and formal front gardens. With young plants and light, regular trimming, you can achieve a dense sphere without hard pruning.
Lilacs set next year’s flower buds on last year’s growth, so what you do right after they finish blooming matters. Remove spent flower heads promptly and prune lightly and thoughtfully to keep the shrub vigorous and floriferous.
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