Hawthorn vs Blackthorn: What’s the Difference for Hedging?
Hawthorn and Blackthorn are both thorny native deciduous hedging plants, but they are not interchangeable. Their flowering sequence, fruit, growth habit and…
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How Can I Identify English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)?
English Holly is familiar in British hedgerows, gardens and woodland, but mature plants do not always have the sharply spined leaves people…
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How Can You Tell Male and Female Holly Plants Apart?
Male and female English Holly plants can look almost identical for most of the year. The easiest time to tell them apart…
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How Do I Identify and Deal With Euonymus Scale on Green Spire?
Euonymus scale is one of the more important pests to check for on Green Spire. Early infestations can be easy to miss…
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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 Make a Beech Hedge Thicker?
A thin Beech hedge is often caused by weak formative pruning, shade at the base, dry roots, weed competition or gaps between…
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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 Stop Blackthorn Suckers Spreading Into Lawns and Borders?
Suckering is part of Blackthorn's natural growth habit rather than a sign that the hedge is unhealthy. Regular early removal is usually…
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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 Fast Does a Yew Hedge Grow Annually?
English Yew is often described as slow growing, but a healthy, established hedge can still make useful progress each year. Its actual…
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How Fast Does Portuguese Laurel Grow as a Hedge?
Portuguese Laurel is a refined evergreen hedge that grows more steadily than vigorous Cherry Laurel. Knowing what to expect from a young…
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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 Long Does a Beech Hedge Take to Establish?
A newly planted Beech hedge can appear quiet above ground while its roots spread into the surrounding soil. Understanding the difference between…
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How Long Should Drip Irrigation Run for Hedges?
Drip irrigation makes it easier to water a hedge evenly, but the timer setting must suit the pipe output, soil and size…
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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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