It depends how high and wide you want your hedge.
I have a beautiful hedge of Eleagnus pungens maculata. It is evergreen,
solid and tough. It also has the most handsome green/yellow variegation. It
looks magnificent in the depths of winter. It is capable of reaching 8-10
feet high.
Mine is kept clipped to only 4 feet.
Another option is holly. There are many varieties to choose from and they
repsond well to pruning. A form called Ilex 'J.C. van Tol' has a plain and
a variegated form .. it has both sexes on the one plant, so berries are
assured. However, it is less prickly than basic Ilex aquifolium; this may
be an asset unless you want it as a deterrent.
SPIDER
chaz wrote in message
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I have a small (50') garden, which has conifers down the left hand border.
the soil is free draining , dry and in a shady spot, so what would replace
them so I don't just see bare fence panels, as the confers are looking
past
their best.

chaz