Mixed Native Hedging
Price range: £42.00 through £390.00
Made up with Hawthorn, Spindle, Cornus, Dog Rose, Field Maple. The native hedge is best planted during November to March when the plants are dormant. For a single row allow 3 plants per metre. For a double row allow 5 plants per metre. The rows should be 45cm apart for best results.
Mixed Native Hedging is an excellent choice for creating natural boundaries and enhancing biodiversity in your garden. Comprising a variety of native species, this hedging option typically includes plants such as hawthorn, blackthorn, dog rose, and field maple, among others. These hardy shrubs provide excellent shelter for wildlife, including birds and beneficial insects, while also offering seasonal interest with beautiful flowers and vibrant foliage. Mixed Native Hedging thrives in well-drained soil and can adapt to various light conditions, making it perfect for UK gardens. This eco-friendly choice not only beautifies your landscape but also contributes to local ecosystems.
Keep your hedging plants in a frost free area before planting, keep the roots damp but do not put them in a bucket of water until you need them. You can heal them in the garden if you are not planting straight away.
Before you plant make sure the soil is well prepared. Remove all weeds and any old plants. Dig over the area required to a spade depth adding well rotted compost as you go along.you can add a slow release feed or bone meal that will also help the young plants.
Trimming the tops of the plants will help make a dense hedge. Remove around 10cm to help establish a strong plant for the future.
Try to plant the hedging at the same depth as it has been grown, you should be able to see what we call the tide line on the plants. If you can’t make out the tide line we would suggest planting 2 to 3cms deeper than the highest roots.
If possible mulch around the plants to help hold the moisture and keep the weeds at bay – 3 to 4cm deep.
When the hedge starts to take shape give it a slight trim 2 to 3 times a year just to help it thicken up.
Don’t forget to keep feeding the hedge. This is an ongoing thing not just the first year. You can top dress around the base of the plants with chicken manure pellets once a month from April to September to keep the hedge strong.
In the hot months water a bit extra just to keep the hedge strong and in tip top condition.
| Quantity | 25 plants (5m), 50 plants (10m), 125 plants (25m), 250 plants (50m) |
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| When to Plant | November to March |
| Supplied Height/Size | 60-80cm |
