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Plants for Growing Through Hedges and Trees
Hedges and trees offer screening and privacy, however they can look a little dull at certain times of the year. You can jazz them up by adding in a few extras, which will give some seasonal interest - just make sure you water the new plants thoroughly until they are well established.