BARE ROOT HEDGING

Autumn and Winter are the ideal to time to plant hedges as they will put down some root growth  ready to burst into life in the Spring. Pot grown hedging is available all year round but bare root plants are a much cheaper option.

Preparation is important. Dig a trench the length of your proposed hedge 30cms (12ins) deep or dig individual holes and add some compost and a general purpose fertiliser such as bonemeal.

Using the guide below set out your plants along the trench and plant as soon as possible as it is important the bare roots do not dehydrate. Perhaps soak overnight. Ensure all roots are covered by a mixture of fresh compost and garden soil.  Water in well.

GREEN BEECH (Fagus sylvatica)   Green leaves changing to copper in the autumn. Holds its foliage over winter and therefore maintains a good screen until spring. Plant 46cms (18ins) apart.

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PURPLE BEECH  (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) Purple leaves during the summer changing to copper in autumn. Maintains a good screen over the winter. Plant 46cms (18ins) apart.

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QUICKTHORN  (Hawthorn) (Crataegus monogyna)

Fast growing and prickly, quickthorn is an ideal barrier hedge suitable for all gardens especially those with security in mind. In addition it is widely used as a stock and field hedge in the countryside. Pink and white blossom. Plant 30cms(12ins) apart. Grows on all soils.

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ROSA RUGOSA (Ramanus rose)

Dense prickly shrub good for protective hedgerows. Pink or white flowrs in summer with large hips in autumn. Plant 30cms (12ins) apart.

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GREEN PRIVET    (Ligustrum ovalifolium)

Evergreen. Good on most soils.

Plant 30cms (12ins) apart.

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 BLACKTHORN    (Prunus spinosa)

 Common hedgerow plant with dense branches. Early white blossom with with fruits (sloes) in autumn. Use sloes to make sloe gin in autumn.  Plant 30cms (12ins) apart.

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WE ALSO HAVE A SELECTION OF CONTAINER GROWN HEDGING AVAILABLE ALL YEAR AROUND.

LAUREL  (Prunus laurocerasus)

Fast growing bushy evergreen. Grows anywhere but also tolerates shade and damp conditions. Great screening.

3 litre pot     Plant is 60cms high     £4.99 each       Space 60cms (2ft) apart.

LEYLANDII

Fast growing evergreen. Prune regularly to keep neat.

3 litre pot.     Plant is 90cms (3ft) Plant 2-3ft apart.   £4.99 each or 10 for £40.

15 litre pot.    Plant is 180-220cms (6-7ft)                  £17.99 each

HOLLY ( Ilex aquifolium )

Holly variety which berries easily with glossy green prickly foliage.

3 litre pots £4.99 each