The Australian Women's Weekly

Todd’s garden tips

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The main feature of Todd’s formal garden is the abundance of hedges and as any gardener knows, creating the asymmetric­al shapes is an art form. “I had to learn how to hedge,” Todd says. “My tip for people wanting to hedge is to cut it with hand shears little and often. If you want to encourage growth at the top, go a bit harder on the sides and it will shoot up the top. If you want it thicker on the sides, cut the top more severely.”

Todd also advises not to be afraid of moving plants. “If you put a plant in and it doesn’t work, don’t just despair. Move it and try to find it another home until it thrives.”

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