Intruder proof hedges are a fantastic way to add an extra layer of home security. Laden with thorny stems and dense foliage, they act as an effective deterrent to unwanted visitors, but there is ...

Boxthorn hedges are a common sight in Taranaki. Photo / Jock Phillips, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Kem Ormond looks into Lycium ferocissimum, aka the boxthorn, which she considers ...