Can I Replace a Box Hedge With Green Spire After Box Blight?
Green Spire is one of the closest Euonymus alternatives to a neat low Box hedge. A previous box-blight outbreak does not infect…
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Can RootGrow Be Used After Planting?
RootGrow is most effective when its mycorrhizal fungi can reach living roots. If your hedge is already in the ground, the right…
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How Do I Improve Soil Before Hedge Planting?
Good soil preparation gives hedge roots a broad, workable area in which to spread. The correct method depends on whether the ground…
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How Do I Plant a Staggered Double-Row Hedge?
A staggered double row creates a broader hedge by arranging plants in a zigzag rather than directly opposite one another. Correct spacing…
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How Do I Use Mycorrhizal Fungi for Hedge Plants?
Mycorrhizal fungi can be used as a one-off treatment when planting many types of hedge plant. The correct application method depends on…
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How Far Apart Should Hedge Plants Be?
The correct distance between hedge plants depends on the species, supplied size, root type and whether they are being planted in a…
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How Long Can Bare-Root Plants Be Stored?
Bare-root plants are vulnerable once they have been lifted because their exposed roots can dry out quickly. Correct temporary storage can protect…
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How Many Hedge Plants Do I Need?
The number of hedge plants required depends on the length of the planting area and the recommended number of plants per metre…
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How Much Mycorrhizal Fungi Should I Use?
The correct amount of mycorrhizal fungi depends on the size and root type of the plants being treated. Calculating the quantity before…
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How Much Rootgrow Do I Need?
Rootgrow is used once when planting, but the amount required can vary considerably with the plant height, root type and container size.…
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How Should I Store Bare-Root Hedge Plants Before Planting?
Bare-root hedging is delivered while dormant, without a pot or surrounding soil to protect its roots. Correct storage keeps the roots in…
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How Should I Store Pot Grown Hedge Plants?
Pot grown hedge plants are easier to hold before planting than bare root or root ball stock, but they still need regular…
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How Should I Store Root-Balled Hedge Plants?
Root-balled hedge plants are field-grown plants supplied with soil retained around their roots. Correct storage between delivery and planting helps protect the…
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What Is the Best Time of Year to Plant a Yew Hedge?
Planting Yew at the right time reduces stress and makes first-season watering easier. The most suitable planting window depends on whether you…
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When Is the Best Time to Plant Hornbeam Hedging?
Hornbeam can be planted in several different forms, and the best planting time depends mainly on whether the plants are supplied bare…
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