Explore how instant hedges and pleached screens bring form, beauty, and environmental benefits to NZ gardens — instantly transforming outdoor spaces.
A well-placed hedge can transform the way an outdoor space looks, feels, and functions. Beyond their role as green fences, Living Walls™ instant hedges and pleached screens bring form, atmosphere, and environmental value to a landscape — instantly.
Whether defining pathways, enclosing spaces, or softening built structures, a thoughtfully placed hedge does more than frame a garden — it gives it structure and life.
Hedges are an architectural element in their own right. They can define outdoor rooms, guide movement, and direct the eye through a space. Living Walls™ instant hedges create privacy and enclosure where it’s needed most, while still feeling organic and alive.
They also serve a practical role — linking built and planted elements, separating different zones within a garden or landscape, and providing a natural barrier around driveways, pools, and other hazards. A hedge’s structure gives clarity and form to a design, helping a space feel both ordered and welcoming.
Hedges bring texture, depth, and movement to a landscape. They soften architecture, frame views or focal points, and shift character with the seasons. Some species offer seasonal colour, flowers, or fragrance, while others attract birds and wildlife. Texture and foliage variation can create harmony or contrast, and fruiting varieties add interest and vibrancy throughout the year.
A continuous hedge can unify different garden areas or create a calm, consistent backdrop that allows other elements to stand out. But hedges don’t always have to be straight or uniform — flowing curves, sculptural topiary, or gentle waves can add individuality and rhythm. Even a shaped opening or “window” in a hedge can create intrigue and connection between spaces.
A well-placed hedge can improve comfort and sustainability outdoors. Hedges can be used to filter, redirect, or increase airflow through a space. Tall, fine-leafed species slow and filter the wind, creating shelter, while shorter, denser hedges can deflect air movement to protect more open areas.
Positioning hedges to direct breezes into a courtyard can help cool warm areas in summer. Larger-leafed species absorb and deflect sound, reducing traffic noise, and can filter dust and vehicle emissions along busy roads. On sloped sites, strategic planting helps stabilise soil and reduce erosion, supporting both the health and longevity of the landscape.
Every Living Walls™ instant hedge is grown to deliver consistency, density, and immediate effect — ready to plant and perform from day one. Whether you’re creating structure in a new build, privacy in an urban setting, or a sense of maturity in an established garden, Living Walls™ bring instant results backed by careful, expert growing.
Explore the Living Walls™ range to find the hedge or pleached screen that will bring structure, style, and life to your next project.
