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10 edible plants for a formal screen
Build garden structure AND grow something to nibble at.
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Despite limitations there are lots of reasons to grow plants in containers.
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Ylang Ylang
Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 20m W: 8m
Sunlight: warm low sun

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hedging
Most hedges are a kind of living fence. For extra security, plants with thorny stems or prickly leaves can create an impenetrable barrier hedging.
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