Bare Root Plants - Field GrownBare root hegding can be obtained from November to March and is the cheapest way of buying this type of plant. Do not order too far in advance of planting as the roots must be kept moist at all times; plant as soon as possible making sure all roots are burled and plant is firmly upright. It's always best to trim back 20-30% off the top growth to help establishment with sharp secateurs. Keep moist in the first growing season. |
Rootballed Plants - Field GrownPlants lifted out of the field during the dormant season (November-March). The roots are cut out with a ball of soil which is kept intact using hessian or sometimes a wire cage. This method keeps roots in contact with the soil and minimizes disturbance. Often they are then containerised. |
Container/Pot Grown PlantsPot grown plants can be transplanted at any time of the year as they have a good active root mass which has been developing for at least one or more growing season in that pot. |
BuxusFor a small, very slow growing evergreen hedge, pick Box. Box hedging has been the world over for making formal hedges to define borders. There are two types commonly grown for hedging. Buxus Sempervirens and Buxus Suffruticosa. Read More |
HollyIf you can afford it, pick a holly for your hedge. They tick all the boxes when it comes to what you want a hedge for. They are evergreen and come in several colours of leaf and with or without prickles.Read More |
LaurelThe most commonly planted evergreen hedging there is. There are two main types of laurel commonly planted for hedging. The cherry laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) and the Portuguese laurel (Prunus Lusitanica). Read More |
LeylandiiIf you want an evergreen screen or privacy in a hurry, these are for you. You either love them or hate them, but there is no other form of hedging that will do the job as quick and economically Read More |
ThujaThere are only really two forms for hedging, thuja plicata atrovirens and occidentalis Emerald. For an evergreen conifer hedge or large screen there is none better than the former. They stand clipping very Read More |
Taxus / YewThere is nothing more stately and quintessentially British than a yew hedge. There a several forms of Taxus but only really |
PrivetFast growing and semi-evergreen, privet makes a fantastic dense hedge. It has soft bright green or gold leaves and is the perfect choice for hedging where young children play or small gardens Read More |
PyracanthaIf you need to stop a lion eating your livestock, plant pyracantha. There have been many burglars claiming damages from householders for using them to stop them getting in to their properties Read More |
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