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Category: Hedging Species

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 […]

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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, […]

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Posted in Hedging Features, Hedging Species, SeasonsTagged dogwood, garden, garden advice, garden design, hedging plants, tips, trimming

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 […]

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Posted in Community and Projects, Hedging SpeciesTagged beech, conifer, garden advice, hedge, The Hedging Network

High hedge disputes

Posted on 27th April 2015 (7th March 2018) by HedgesDirect
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Hedges can create privacy, boundaries and a fantastic garden feature, but they can also cause disputes. Issues of high hedges […]

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Posted in Hedging Features, Hedging Species, Planting AdviceTagged hedge plants, hedging issues, hedging problems, high hedge disputes, high hedging

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Hawthorn – millions of miles of it

Posted on 18th May 2013 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Undoubtedly the plant that makes up the most miles of hedging in the UK is Hawthorn or in Latin, Crataegus […]

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Berry survey by the British Trust for Ornithology

Posted on 2nd November 2012 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

I thought blog readers might be interested in the Berry Survey by the British Trust for Ornithology. Gardeners are asked […]

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Spectacular Royal Jubilee Topiary

Posted on 9th July 2012 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Busman’s holiday! Jamie Shipley is our despatch manager and he’s on holiday in Dartmouth this week but can’t give it […]

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Posted in Hedging Species

Hawthorn forecasts tough winter to come

Posted on 22nd August 2011 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

There are definitely more haws on the Hawthorn this year The hedgerows look positively red with a mass of haws […]

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In the holiday spirit! – Privet delight

Posted on 15th July 2011 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

We’ve just come back from a holiday in North Yorkshire and spotted this wonderful topiary hedge in Filey.  Well done […]

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