box hedge

We bought this house last year, there's this planter over the wall between us and the neighbours. Previously they kept wildflowers etc but as you can see it's been neglected. All we want is something for a little privacy for our outdoor space (once it's finished) to chill with a beer on a...

I have a large, mature box (with a bit of privet mixed in) hedge in my front garden (about 4-5ft heigh). It's size is such that it is affecting visibility for any vehicles on my drive. I'd like to cut it back substantially, to remedy the visibility issue, and to reclaim some lawn space. Is...