Speaking of neighbours, and how fences make good neighbours, this is a good time to consider another change: a fence in the form of a healthy green or flowering hedge. There are two popular hedging species of cedar used in Ontario: native white cedars and Emerald (‘Smaragd’) cedars. White cedars are often harvested from the wild, so look for nursery-grown to be sure that they have not been poached from an unsuspecting landowner. This winter-hardy flowering shrub has proven itself for several generations as a disease-resistant, fast-growing flowering hedge that is economical and easy to manage in the range of two- to three-metres high. A fabulous permanent hedge that is tolerant of moderate shade (requires a minimum of three hours sun to look its best) and improves in appearance for decades.

Source: thestar July 20, 2021 12:00 UTC