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Brian Minter: Creating a colourful living garden fence is easier than you think

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A living fence — one of the most popular garden trends for 2025 — reflects the theme of Nature’s Renaissance .

Garden Media's tagline for this gardening year is " Nature's Renaissance " Brian Minter: Choose plants that provide most colour for the longest period, ideally from late winter through to the following fall.

Proven Winners Pillar hibiscus is the most well-suited plant for a living fence concept.

Deciduous holly, Ilex verticillata can be integrated by integrating the very popular deciduous tree.

Once set, the berries will last through winter and well into spring , and provide highly nutritious food for overwintering birds.