Show the planting as well as the weeds
A border needs more than a close picture of the unwanted growth. Include the intended plants and the space between them. Tell us what you want kept, especially where weeds or long stems make the planting difficult to distinguish.
For shrubs, explain the problem rather than naming a shape alone. The plant may be crowding a path, hiding another bed or becoming difficult to reach around. A wider photograph shows why the work is needed.
Hedges should be photographed along their length. Show access to each side where it is available, and identify anything beside the hedge that needs care.

