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Native Hedge

The planting of a hedge consisting of native English species._

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a rotovator tilling the line where the hedge will be planted
FIG.01 — ROTAVATING FOR THE HEDGE

Winter 25/26 was time to introduce a bit more wildlife friendly cover. Fortunately we had a couple of dry days in January to allow rotovating of ground where we will plant the hedge.

Hedge will be 50% Hawthorne with the remainder a mix of Dog Rose, Dog wood, Blackthorn, Spindle, Crab apple and Guelder Rose. I have ordered these as bare root plants which will require planting before March.

The row of young native hedge plants, staked with bamboo canes and sleeved in plant guards A young native hedge plant with fresh growth, staked and sleeved in its plant guard
FIG.02 — HEDGE 6 MONTHS LATER

The summer of 2026 has been very hot and dry. We have drought conditions which has really limited growth. Still about 80% of the plants are still alive and should fare better next year especially if we get a bit more rain.

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