QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsHedges and Shelter beltsgaps in bush 0 Vote Up Vote Down Ray Dow asked 14 years ago I have laurels for a hedge. But the local dogs use it for a short cut.leaving gaps at the bottom.what thorny bush might i plant to fill out the gaps. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Place some sheep wire along the base of the hedge and let the laurel grow out through it.