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Front Garden Plant Ideas: How to Add Privacy to the Front of Your House
By HedgesDirect on 23rd April 2024
It’s easy to overlook front gardens because they tend to be on the small side and that can make it […]
Category: Uncategorized
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7 Berberis Hedge Species to Add Colour to Your Garden
By HedgesDirect on 2nd May 2024
Dr Hessayon, author of The Garden Expert famously advised ‘You can depend on a shrub.’ Surely, he must have been […]
Category: Hedging Species
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The Benefits of Cold Storage for Bare-Root Hedging Plants.
By Hedges Direct on 18th April 2024
The weather certainly likes to keep us on our toes doesn’t it but we can’t let it stop us getting […]
Category: Planting Advice, Seasons
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Elderflower Season: How to Spot and Use Elderflowers From the Garden
By HedgesDirect on 17th April 2024
Ever wondered where the famous Italian liqueur with its tantalising, flaming coffee bean comes from? Sambuca is made from alcohol […]
Category: Hedging Species
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10 Zen Garden Ideas to Create Tranquillity
By HedgesDirect on 18th January 2024
While there is much to be thankful for about the modern world, there is no denying that it can, at […]
Category: Topical
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5 Best Hardy Outdoor Plants for All Weather Conditions
By HedgesDirect on 17th January 2024
Whether you’re new to gardening or just plain fed-up of plants perishing in winter, having their spring blossom battered by […]
Category: Planting Advice, Seasons, Weather
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The Most Common Garden Pests to Watch Out for in Winter and How to Manage Them
By Hedges Direct on 5th January 2024
While the warmer months are undoubtedly the main ‘boom time’ for many garden pests, don’t let this fool you into […]
Category: Hedging Care, Planting Advice, Seasons, Wildlife
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12 Tips for Creating a Pet-Safe Garden: Dog and Cat-Friendly Plants
By Hedges Direct on 13th September 2023
Do you know which plants can potentially be harmful to your dogs, cats and other pets? Pet-friendly gardens are an […]
Category: Hedging Features, Planting Advice
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How to Plant and Care for Sea Buckthorn Hedging
By HedgesDirect on 12th September 2023
What is sea buckthorn? Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia that is well-known […]
Category: Hedging Species
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Gardening with Children: 7 Child-Friendly Garden Ideas for All Ages
By HedgesDirect on 6th September 2023
Gardening with children is a great way to awaken their inquisitiveness and to encourage them to take an interest in […]
Category: Wildlife
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How to Plant a Rain Garden to Help Manage Flooding
By HedgesDirect on 6th September 2023
As our towns and cities grow, so do the impermeable surfaces they are constructed out of, and the natural water […]
Category: Uncategorized
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Garden improvements and features to increase the value of your property
By HedgesDirect on 5th September 2023
A well-maintained garden can add a lot of value to your home. Following the global pandemic, us Brits have realised […]
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