Hedge hunter
I want to plant a hedge by the sidewalk that runs in front of my house. It’s a very small front yard with full sun morning through early afternoon and good soil. I’m right on the borderline between USDA zones 6b and 7a.
My ideal hedge shrub would be around 4-5 feet tall, evergreen, and fragrant. I don’t want to crowd the sidewalk or get too messy (visually or literally). I don’t want to overkill on color just yet (that’s what annuals are for). I just want a nice frame for the yard that’s robust and pleasant to walk past without being overpowering. I like everything about the tea olive except the size, and everything about the boxwood but the lack of scent.
Suggestions?
July 25th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
i know you ruled it out but tea olive gets my vote hands down. that is my favorite smelling plant.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I’m also looking at shrub roses. Maybe something in a pale yellow or warmer pink tone. There are some gorgeous possibilities, but the start up cost, the maintenance, and the mess are intimidating. I like the Perdita (http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/showrose.asp?showr=677), the Abraham Darby, the Shropshire Lad (http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/showrose.asp?showr=3368), and the Heritage (http://www.davidaustinroses.com/american/showrose.asp?showr=452).
July 28th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
mmm really like the Shropshire Lad. Second place is the heritage, but I def see what you mean about the start up and maintenance on that
August 10th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
when are you posting pics of the new pad?