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Hedges can be used in a variety of ways in suburban gardens:

A backdrop for flower gardens
Creating privacy hedges
Streetscaping
Lining a driveway or property edge
Enclosing knot gardens
Creating rooms within the landscape

Using hedges like Green Giant Arborvitae as a natural barrier is a cost-effective and beautiful way of screening in a residential setting. Among the benefits and possibilities:

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This elegant yew (Taxus) hedge not only provides an effective screen but also creates an elegant backdrop for an outdoor living area.
This elegant yew (Taxus) hedge not only provides an effective screen but also creates an elegant backdrop for an outdoor living area.
A shared courtyard at this townhouse is bordered elegantly with boxwood (Buxus) as well as yew (Taxus) hedges.
Late into autumn, the leaves remain on European beech (Fagus sylvatica) for superior privacy in all seasons.
Where homes are fairly close to each other, a well-placed hedge like this yew (Taxus) can make your outdoor space more inviting.
Hornbeam privacy hedges help create peaceful garden spaces to rest and think.
Since boxwood (Buxus) hedges can be maintained at a short size, they are an ideal choice for keeping a clean border along pathways like this.
Boxwood (Buxus) hedges used along with brick creates a splendid contrast between texture and color that is quite complementary.
A garden nook such as this feels much more cozy with living hedges of yew (Taxus) in the foreground and beech (Fagus) in the background rather than cold, impersonal fences.
A garden nook such as this feels much more cozy with living hedges of yew (Taxus) in the foreground and beech (Fagus) in the background rather than cold, impersonal fences.
With the help of an arbor, a European beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge can be pruned to form a picturesque arch over the path to a residence.
This elegant water feature is made to feel even more serene with a European beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge for privacy.
Hedge maple (Acer campestre) has petite leaves that make a delicately-textured hedge to frame this outdoor space.

Height: While property owners’ fencing must adhere to maximum height requirements, the use of hedges in a suburban design typically won’t be constrained to such height caps, making them ideal for creating a secluded space with hedges that can grow to greater heights and increased privacy.
Design: InstantHedge are shipped at a height of 3-4 or 5-6 feet but can be arranged in any configuration and grown to reach any desired height, allowing the property owner a completely customizable landscape design plan. You can implement other garden designs like knot gardens, maze gardens, cottage gardens, container gardens, or formal gardens in the suburban or urban landscape.
Noise and Wind: Hedges can be effective buffers of noise and wind in addition to being a successful visual screen.
Seasonal Interest: With more than 20 hedge varieties to accommodate most climates, conditions, and designs, there is sure to be a hedge option to fit every design.
Property Value: When you start the installation process with high quality hedges, it’s easy to maintain them. A well-maintained, established hedge can increase a home’s property value.
Runoff and Erosion Control: Hedge installation also offers certain safety considerations: shrubs and trees are efficient soil stabilizers, making them ideal for planting beside water features and pools as well as hard-surfaced areas—walkways, borders, patios, streets, and driveways.

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European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) forms an effective barrier between a busy street and a private garden.
A faster-growing arborvitae (Thuja 'Green Giant') hedge like this forms an effective wall to make a private yard feel more secluded.
English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) towers above the neighboring garage to create a beautiful backyard.
Hornbeam (Carpinus) hedges can be used to form a private courtyard outside this apartment complex.
The fine-textured foliage of the Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x 'Green Giant') softens this stone wall while providing excellent privacy.
This arborvitae (Thuja plicata 'Virescens') hedge shows the boundary between two properties in a graceful way.
A lush evergreen arborvitae (Thuja) hedge keeps down road noise from the private lawn on the other side.
The vibrant green leaves on this European beech (Fagus sylvatica) create a marvelous border for this stone path.
After a number of years, English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) can be grown together to form an arch to make moving from one section of the garden to the next more intriguing.
The smaller, glossy-green leaves on this Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) create a wonderful contrast with the showy flowers behind.
A stone walkway is guided along by a Green Giant arborvitae (Thuja x 'Green Giant') InstantHedge.
This English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) shows stunning glossy foliage as it borders a private lawn.
The fine-textured foliage of the Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x 'Green Giant') softens this stone wall while providing excellent privacy.
Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) forms a very dense hedge over time, creating an effective screen to any outdoor space.
Red fruits on Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) make this hedge different from the rest.
The fine-textured foliage of the Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x 'Green Giant') softens this stone wall while providing excellent privacy.
European beech (Fagus sylvatica) defines the boundaries of this back yard while adding life to the landscape.
A stone path is bordered with this lush, evergreen arborvitae (Thuja 'Green Giant') hedge.
An arborvitae (Thuja) hedge can be grown to a larger height to provide screening of neighboring second-story buildings.
This European beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge is used to line a driveway and create a formal entry.