February 13, 2024
Griselinia has become a popular choice for hedging in many UK gardens and is one of our top sellers. One of the main reasons is its lush, apple-green leaves that look vibrant and fresh all year round, even in winter. Griselinia has dense and glossy foliage that provides excellent screening and privacy, right down to […]
January 30, 2024
Leylandii, also called Leyland Cypress, is still one of our most popular hedging plants. Many people are surprised when we tell them this. It is still planted widely across the UK. Leylandii has a lot of benefits, some of which other hedges do not offer. So the answer is yes, you can still plant Leylandii. […]
January 15, 2024
Whether you want Leylandii, Laurel, Thuja, Portugal Laurel or Griselinia for your hedge, whether you want them two feet high or ten feet, there is a very good chance your plants will come in a pot. This is after all how nearly all the plants we buy from garden centres are sold. However, in winter […]
January 3, 2024
If your fence has blown down in the strong winds, then why not consider replacing it with a hedge? Generally, hedges do not need planning permission like fences often do (especially in front gardens) and they have the additional benefit of being more attractive to look at. Once established, a hedge will not get blown […]
December 20, 2023
You can plant a Leylandii hedge at any time of year, but there are advantages and disadvantages of planting a various times of year. We recommend planting British, pot-grown Leylandii that are acclimatised to the UK climate and can be planted at any time of year. You can buy Leylandii rootballed, meaning they are dug […]
December 11, 2023
These are dense Griselinia littoralis instant hedging troughs. They have been trimmed to form an instant hedge. Just dig a trench approximately 50-60cm wide by 30-35cm deep. The top of the rootball should be about 1 or 2cm below the surface of the soil when planted. Break up the soil in the bottom of the […]
November 14, 2023
Mixed Native Hedging Troughs. These are a 1 metre length of hedging plants and are currently approx between 2ft and 2ft 7in tall from the top of the rootball to the top of the plants. They are generally a mixture of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Field Maple (Acer campestre) and Hazel (Corylus avellana), although some may […]
August 9, 2023
These Portuguese Laurel are bushy, top-quality hedging plants that are 1.2-1.4m tall at present (approx 4ft tall). They are in 7.5 litre pots. 7.5 litre pots are approx 25cm wide by 21cm deep. We recommend a digging square hole approximately 40cm wide by 23cm deep. Dig over the soil in the bottom of the hole […]
July 19, 2023
Portugal Laurel hedging plants in 25 litre pots. We do not include the pot’s height in the measurement. So when you plant our hedging, it will be the height specified. They are supplied in a 25 litre pot which measures approximately 37 x 28cm. To plant, you will need to dig a hole at least […]
July 6, 2023
These are Leylandii 2001 hedging plants in 25 or 35 litre pots or 45 litre tree bags. The trees look the same in each pot size. They have been grown on our nursery in Somerset so are British-grown. They are currently between 3.25m and 3.5m tall. PLEASE NOTE: These plants will be shipped in our […]
February 27, 2023
Mixed Native Hedging Trough 140-160cm. These are a 1 metre length of instant native hedging and are currently approx between 140-160cm tall from the top of the rootball to the top of the hedge. They are a mixture of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Field Maple (Acer campestre) and Hazel (Corylus avellana) but may also have Dogwood […]
The Royal Horticulutral Society (RHS) are strongly encouraging gardeners and homeowners to swap their fences for hedges, as they begin their study into which species are best for tackling the climate crisis and pollution. There are various environmental benefits of planting a hedge, as oppose to fences or walls. These benefits include, but are not […]
