Uganda, April 10 -- It may be about your grand landscaping or simply want some more privacy, hedges are a great feature in any garden. According to Bruno Sserunkuuma, a landscaper at Cheshan Inspired Tropical Landscapes Uganda, besides marking boundaries and providing privacy, hedges also serve as effective wind barriers.

He remarks that you can choose different types of plants to grow as a hedge which can divide spaces, minimise noise and even block strong winds. Here are the commonest plants used as hedges.

Durantas

They are common plants, evergreen and easy to grow. They have beautiful yellow leaves that have a green hue. They are easily trimmed into ornamental shapes. They are fast growing, withstand wind and tolerant to drought. ...