Layered hedge in Dallas. I wish it was all around my house. I'm blinded every summer night by the lights from the par 3 and the new neighbor across the road with the $'s to burn 10 porch lights 24/7! Really...24/7. and I can remember when I was one of the few houses in the area.

Who says you need loads of space to have a good garden? These compact gardens prove that you can fit just about anything into a small outdoor space, if you’re clever – even a pool.

Hobson, a current project: work is underway developing a beautifully detailed garden for an architect client

Tree/hedge

Hobson St, Thorndon, Wellington Garden design by HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery

Layers! Layering different heights of flowers & greenery (hedges, cedars) in the garden for depth & interest for all the seasons. Photo curtesy: @planterdecor

Olive trees privacy screen

Kristina A. Cook on Instagram: ". . #IHaveThisThingWithHedges . The very talented Peter Fudge has created a soothing and visually relaxing garden by using strong geometric forms, clean lines, restraint and repetition. . Hedges are planted in layers around the perimeter of the garden in descending heights, and then repeated under it's horizontal plains; an appealing and soothing effect. The juxtaposition of textures and colours between the box-covered risers and stone treads is both simple…

Some of our other gardens including beautiful planting combinations; pots, paving & fencing details; banks & hills & walls; privacy planting