Garden Walling Materials: From Ornamental Grasses to Animal-Proof Barriers

Garden walls serve cosmetic, protective, and functional purposes. Material choice depends on goal.

Cosmetic Walling

Oriental grasses: Easy seasonal removal (clip flush); regrow next year. Hedges: Rose of Sharon (rapid growth, colorful flowers, seasonal trim). Holly bushes (evergreen, red berries, fast-growing, prunable).

Wind Barriers

Grasses/shrubs as windbreaks in high-wind areas.

Animal Exclusion

Ornamental grasses/hedges fail against groundhogs/rabbits. Need solid materials: steel/wood fencing, garden bricks, railroad ties. Match material to target animal (diggers vs. climbers).