The comprehensive book about hedges in the landscape covers their history and ecology, planting and care, management, and use. It discusses the ecological, climatic, and cultural significance of hedges and their various uses. The book explores different hedge forms, including cut hedges, head hedges, tree hedges, and special forms such as the "kink" or braided hedges. Additionally, it highlights the 55 most important hedgerows, their ecological significance, their place in mythology and customs, as well as their various products for medicine, culinary uses, and the timber industry.