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Self-Care Week, Garden Feng Shui & Superstar Sea Buckthorn

Posted on 17th November 2017 (12th March 2018) by Hedges Direct

This week is self-care week, which I bet most people need every week, especially with the harsh weather now making […]

For the love of dog! Prune Dogwood now to get radiant colour in winter.

Posted on 15th March 2017 (13th March 2018) by Hedges Direct

Dogwood varieties are invaluable in winter, their fiery colours and stunning architectural displays are emphasised by the surrounding dismal weather, […]

Replacing a 20 year old conifer with a Beech hedge – Green Garden Services 1946 Ltd.

Posted on 18th January 2017 (7th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Replacing a hedge may seem a daunting task and a 20 year old, fully established conifer hedge, is as pretty […]

High hedge disputes

Posted on 27th April 2015 (7th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Hedges can create privacy, boundaries and a fantastic garden feature, but they can also cause disputes. Issues of high hedges […]

Sea Buckthorn – Nature’s Most Balanced Fruit

Posted on 26th November 2013 (13th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Sea Buckthorn berries have long been used in India for their many health benefits and are most commonly used in […]

Beech vs. Hornbeam

Posted on 14th October 2013 (24th February 2021) by HedgesDirect

The differences between two of the most popular hedging plants – Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) These two […]

The history of Cupressocyparis Leylandii

Posted on 20th June 2013 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

How did Leylandii (Cupressocyparis leylandii) become the fastest growing hedging plant? Still popular despite its reputation for upsetting the neighbours, […]