Q.Hedges For Front Of House
We have had to dig our hedges up at the front of the house as they have died, what hedges do you recommenced for this space please, I love the country cottage feel. I would not want the hedge to grow any highest than our windows. I have taken a photo of one side with hedge dug up as this side was the bad side and the other side not dug up yet.

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Your zone is most equivalent to our USDA zone 9. This article will offer information on shrubs that will do well in your area:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-hedges.htm