Garden Q&A: What hedge plant will offer shelter and privacy if I remove leylandii?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

A leylandii hedge. Pictures: iStock

We have a leylandii hedge in our garden. I hate it, but the hedge does provide privacy and shelter. I saw your post on social media recently about removing a leylandii hedge. What do you recommend we replace ours with? 

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