Native Hedge Planting
Native species hedging for screening, stock control and biodiversity.
Native hedging planted for screening, stock control, biodiversity and to replace failing post-and-wire with something that lasts. Hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, field maple and beech, bareroot in winter and container in the shoulder seasons. We set hedges up with rabbit guards where browsing pressure is high, and return to replace any first-season failures.
When is the best time to plant a hedge?
Bareroot hedging is planted in the dormant season, roughly November to March, which is the most cost-effective time. Container-grown plants extend the planting window into the shoulder seasons.
Which species make a good native hedge?
Hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, field maple and beech are reliable natives, often mixed for a stock-proof, wildlife-friendly hedge that suits the West Country.
How long until a hedge is established?
A bareroot hedge usually establishes over two to three seasons and thickens with early trimming. Rabbit guards and good ground preparation speed it along.
Can a hedge replace a stock fence?
In time, yes, a well-grown native hedge contains stock and adds shelter and wildlife value. Many owners run a stock fence alongside while the hedge establishes.
Do you guarantee the plants?
We set hedges up with guards where there is browsing pressure and return to replace failures in the first season, so the hedge gets the start it needs.