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2016 FAQs Using Native Farm Hedging

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Jan 19, 2017 Native Hedging 0 Comment

Since we announced its availability from this winter, we’ve received many questions about using Native Farm Hedging, from both farmers and gardeners.

Using Native Farm Hedging: Primary function

Farm Hedging (sometimes called Paddock Hedging) is used primarily to delineate securely the perimeters and internal enclosures of fields; plots and paddocks. Our selection brings together traditional, native hedging plants that also qualify for agri-environment schemes including the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme. But can it also be planted in a more domesticated setting?

Is Using Native Farm Hedging a viable choice for a domestic garden?

The simple answer is ‘yes’ though there are a few caveats:

  • It is perfectly suited to larger gardens. We suggest that, to give of its best, you should be planting runs of at least 10m+.
  • Native Farm Hedging is not, it must be said, the first choice for a neatly trimmed, formal hedge. It will never produce the geometric perfection achievable with, say, Yew, Hornbeam or Privet. But, once established, it will look as natural as a hedge possibly can
  • The hedge will be thorny and not something you would want to fall into. If this is a concern, then ‘softer’ alternatives may work better for you
  • It will easily achieve a height of 2m – traditionally the optimum for a garden hedge – but is not the best choice if you require your hedge to grow much taller than that

Other Benefits of Using Native Farm Hedging in a Garden

  • As all of the varieties we use are native, it is extremely hardy
  • And variety is, after all, the spice of gardening. Our selection includes:

Hawthorn – Crataegus monogyna (c.70%)

Blackthorn – Prunus spinosa

Guilder Rose – Viburnum opulus (pictured above)

Dog Rose – Rosa canina

Field Maple – Acer campestre

Hazel – Corylus avallana

Six hedges for the price of one!

  • It will thrive in all soil types
  • It is excellent for wildlife, offering a varied and natural habitat to our native fauna including small mammals, birds, bees, butterflies and other insects
  • It is a perfect, natural, ‘invisible’ border if your garden abuts fields or countryside – the next best thing to a Ha-Ha
  • It will offer excellent security. Blackthorn, for example, is known as the cattle-proof farm hedge
  • It will also provide privacy, though if this is a priority, taller, thicker-set hedging (e.g. Yew) may be a better choice
  • It is decidedly self-sufficient and low maintenance. It does not even have to be cut every year. And when you do cut it, it will take electric hedge cutters in its stride

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