Some hedge plants, however, can be thuggish in nature, with vigorous growth rates proving challenging for gardeners. These aggressive and invasive hedge plants are best avoided wh ...

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in ...

Prepare your site well; remember that the hedge will be in place for a number of years so a good start for your young plants is essential. Remove any weeds and large stones, dig the area over and ...

Pruning informal hedges depends on when they flower. Lavender, fuchsia, roses and other plants that flower on the current year's wood are best pruned in early to mid-spring, while those that ...

VOLUNTEERS braved the cold to plant a new hedgerow near Jodrell Bank radio telescope. Richard and Helen Massey, whose farm borders the UNESCO World Heritage site, gave permission for the project ...

They say that laying hedges will improve biodiversity and benefit the migration of wildlife along the canal. Where there are gaps in the hedgerow, the volunteers have been planting new sections of ...