Gap in hedge how would you cover it up?

[Hedgingmybetching]

Hi we recently bought a house with a corner Garden and hedge next to path/road.

I have a small child so would like to keep them contained, trying to think of solutions that are both secure and hopefully aesthetically pleasing. It's about 5m of immature bushes (not sure how tall but could be 3.5 or even 4m). I also realise the hedge to the right looks like it may be dying off too so may need to replant that if it does. I do love the hedge though and I'm sure it's great for nesting birds and insects so would like to keep it if possible.

Any ideas will be greatly received. Xx

Thanks in advance!

Kept under control and well looked after as hedges they are a very good option. Mine get trimmed twice a year, are in no way hideous and apparently they help with pollution from the road through our village more than many native species.

My only thing against them is they are a bit boring, just a green wall all year round, no change in the seasons. My native hedges are far more interesting.

I now understand your name. I did wonder.

Sorry for going way off topic.