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11 November 2010
Did you know that we sell more hedging this month than any other time of the year?
Traditionally native hedging is sold this time of the year as 'Bare Rooted' plants (not in pots or soil around the roots). This is a really cost effective way of putting in large amounts of hedging, especially if your enclosing a whole garden from scratch, or a field, horse menage etc. Native hedging is sympathetic to the rural environment, and usually is even a stipulation of the planners in certain locations. Although planted as very small 'whips' the plants can establish and grow very quickly. In the correct ground conditions you can expect to have a solid mature looking hedge to about 6ft within 3 years!
The other benefit of a 'Native' hedge is the attraction of wildlife to your garden, especially birds.
Here's a good mix we usually recommend:
-50% Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn)
-10% Corylus Avellana (Hazel)
-10% Ilex Aquafolium (Holly) - Buy pot grown rather than Bare Root.
-20% Acer Campestre (Field Maple)
-10% Carpinus Betulus (Hornbeam)
You can also plant hedges with one Species of plant. Hawthorn is always popular, you see it surrounding fields everywhere.
Later I'll give some ideas about ornamental hedges, formal hedges, and screening unsightly views!
Regards
Darius
Traditionally native hedging is sold this time of the year as 'Bare Rooted' plants (not in pots or soil around the roots). This is a really cost effective way of putting in large amounts of hedging, especially if your enclosing a whole garden from scratch, or a field, horse menage etc. Native hedging is sympathetic to the rural environment, and usually is even a stipulation of the planners in certain locations. Although planted as very small 'whips' the plants can establish and grow very quickly. In the correct ground conditions you can expect to have a solid mature looking hedge to about 6ft within 3 years!
The other benefit of a 'Native' hedge is the attraction of wildlife to your garden, especially birds.
Here's a good mix we usually recommend:-50% Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn)
-10% Corylus Avellana (Hazel)
-10% Ilex Aquafolium (Holly) - Buy pot grown rather than Bare Root.
-20% Acer Campestre (Field Maple)
-10% Carpinus Betulus (Hornbeam)
You can also plant hedges with one Species of plant. Hawthorn is always popular, you see it surrounding fields everywhere.
Later I'll give some ideas about ornamental hedges, formal hedges, and screening unsightly views!
Regards
Darius