Need a Hedge
Hi .... I want to plant a hedge about 5 metres long to act as a partition and to hide three compost bins and a 1.4 m high small shed.
I am an avid feeder of birds and a hedgehog or two.
I would like the hedge to be no more than 1.4 metres high and if possible to attract wildlife; winter colour would be good.
Soil is good and the area is well drained.
I have never planted a hedge before and can't make up my mind how to proceed so any advice would be most gratefully received.
I am an avid feeder of birds and a hedgehog or two.
I would like the hedge to be no more than 1.4 metres high and if possible to attract wildlife; winter colour would be good.
Soil is good and the area is well drained.
I have never planted a hedge before and can't make up my mind how to proceed so any advice would be most gratefully received.
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It's a very precise height you mention. Is there a reason for that? Most hedging can be kept trimmed to the desired height though.
Anything which has flowers and fruit is good, from cotoneaster to hawthorn, as well as the aforementioned crab apple, and also rosa rugosa. Blackthorn suckers quite a lot, hence my query about what else is around.
It will also take a small number of years to establish.
One further option would be to install a temporary block behind whilst it is establishing - even something lightweight like hazel hurdles.
The other side of the gap is paved over with 3 compost bins and a shed.
I will follow up on your suggestions over the next few weeks.
Thanks again
Going to my excellent local garden centre Monday to have a browse
I've used this firm a few times, and there are plenty of others
https://www.hopesgrovenurseries.co.uk/
Do both though - and it'll give you some ideas of what might suit you, and the cost