A Guide to Garden Boundaries
The structures that enclose your property can deliver an increase or decrease in maintenance, security, sound, wind, and wildlife, depending on what you choose.
Hazel Sillver looks at some of the best options. A resilient garden in Wiltshire by Sheila Jack.
Akin to the moat around your castle, the structures that mark the perimeters of your garden play an important role. As well as acting as territorial divides with neighbours, they can boost or reduce security, sound, wind, pollution, and biodiversity, and have a huge impact on the look and feel of an outdoor space.
These boundaries might be hard landscaping barriers, such as fencing, trellis, or walls, or living structures: willow, bamboo, or hedging. Each has advantages and disadvantages, which help to decide which type to go for.
A hedge creates a clear boundary in this Cotswold garden.
A hedge takes time to establish and will need regular clipping, but it's well worth it.
Author's summary: Garden boundaries impact maintenance and security.
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