The Living Walls™ Journal
Expert knowledge. Inspired landscapes.
Explore articles that combine practical know-how with creative vision.
At Twining Valley Nurseries, we’ve grown your hedge for you — and we’re here to help it thrive. The Living Walls Journal brings together our experience in growing instant hedges and our passion for hedges in great landscape design. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to use instant hedges in your garden, choosing the instant hedge that's right for you, or preparing your site, you’ll find inspiration and practical advice to help your Living Walls™instant hedges grow beautifully for years to come.
Start with ideas, refine your choice, then plant with confidence.
Inspiration & Design
Ideas for green structure, form, and style.
Instant hedges bring form, texture, and life to every space. Here, you’ll find design inspiration and creative ways to use Living Walls™ — whether you’re defining outdoor rooms, softening architecture, or creating lush, private spaces that grow more beautiful with time.
See how instant hedges can transform spaces and bring a sense of structure and calm — explore ideas for gardens that are as functional as they are beautiful.
- An Instant Hedge? — How It's Done (Photo Gallery) Some sites really need a Hedge in a hurry — and this new build on a busy corner was definitely one of them. In just a day, the bare boundary became a lush, living wall—providing privacy, softening the streetscape, and adding serious street appeal.
- Find your garden style — and the hedges that complete the look. From coastal retreats to country estates and modern courtyards, New Zealand gardens come alive in countless ways. Discover the styles that inspire and delight — and explore which Living Walls™ instant hedges bring each one beautifully to life.
Choosing & Planning
Guidance for selecting the right hedge and planning your Living Walls™ project.
Every landscape has its own needs — from privacy and shelter to texture, structure, and seasonal interest. In this section, you’ll find advice on how to choose the right instant hedge for your setting, understand what drives hedge choice, and plan ahead for lasting results.
- Which Instant Hedge Is Right for Me? Find the Living Walls™ instant hedge that fits your style, space, and needs. From compact boundaries to tall screens, there’s an option to suit every site.
- Instant Impact: Transform Your Garden with Instant Hedges Bring immediate beauty, privacy, and structure to your garden. Fully-formed instant hedges and pleached screens create outdoor rooms, green the view, and provide a wildlife-friendly haven from day one.
- Living Walls™: Structure, Style, & Sustainability in the Landscape Add form, texture, and seasonal interest while boosting your garden’s environmental value. Living Walls™ instant hedges combine style with sustainability for stunning, functional outdoor spaces.
- More Than a Pretty Boundary: The Power of Hedges Hedges do much more than define a space. They cool the air, reduce noise, enhance biodiversity, improve wellbeing, and add property value—making Living Walls™ instant hedges a smart, long-term choice.
Practical & Technical Advice
Reliable guidance for planting, care, and long-term success.
Every thriving hedge begins with careful preparation and attention.. In these articles, we share the practical knowledge that helps your hedge establish quickly and stay healthy for years to come — from improving drainage and planting in heavy soils to understanding root growth, trimming, and ongoing maintenance.
Get the facts, follow proven methods, and grow with confidence. Our step-by-step advice helps you give your Living Walls™ instant hedge the best possible start.
- How to Improve Drainage for Healthy Hedges Test your site's drainage, fix slow-draining areas, and use raised planting to give your hedge the best start. Proper drainage helps your Living Walls™ instant hedge establish quickly and thrive long-term.
- Feeding Your Instant Hedge for Long-Term Health Balanced nutrition is key to strong, healthy hedges. Learn why slow-release fertiliser and mulch work best, what NPK means for plant health, and how a “less is more” approach ensures long-term growth and vitality.
- Understanding Instant Hedge Dimensions Get your measurements right the first time. This guide explains what “height,” “depth,” “length,” and “width” mean when ordering and planting your Living Walls™ instant hedges and pleached screens, including tips on spacing, taper, and hedge bag dimensions to ensure a perfect fit.
Inspiration & Design
Ideas for green structure, form, and style.
Instant hedges bring form, texture, and life to every space. Here, you’ll find design inspiration and creative ways to use Living Walls™ — whether you’re defining outdoor rooms, softening architecture, or creating lush, private spaces that grow more beautiful with time.
See how instant hedges can transform spaces and bring a sense of structure and calm — explore ideas for gardens that are as functional as they are beautiful.
- An Instant Hedge? — How It's Done (Photo Gallery) Some sites really need a Hedge in a hurry — and this new build on a busy corner was definitely one of them. In just a day, the bare boundary became a lush, living wall—providing privacy, softening the streetscape, and adding serious street appeal.
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