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Tackling Taxus Baccata

Posted on 20th February 2019 (20th February 2019) by HedgesDirect

One of our best selling species is English Yew – or to use the latin name, Taxus Baccata. It makes […]

Self-Care Week, Garden Feng Shui & Superstar Sea Buckthorn

Posted on 17th November 2017 (9th August 2023) by Samantha James

This week is self-care week, which I bet most people need every week, especially with the harsh weather now making […]

For the love of dog! Prune Dogwood now to get radiant colour in winter.

Posted on 15th March 2017 (13th March 2018) by Samantha James

Dogwood varieties are invaluable in winter, their fiery colours and stunning architectural displays are emphasised by the surrounding dismal weather, […]

Replacing a 20 year old conifer with a Beech hedge – Green Garden Services 1946 Ltd.

Posted on 18th January 2017 (7th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Replacing a hedge may seem a daunting task and a 20 year old, fully established conifer hedge, is as pretty […]

High hedge disputes

Posted on 27th April 2015 (7th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

Hedges can create privacy, boundaries and a fantastic garden feature, but they can also cause disputes. Issues of high hedges […]

Beech or Hornbeam: How to Choose the Right Hedge for Your Garden

Posted on 14th October 2013 (6th September 2023) by HedgesDirect

So many gardeners naturally opt for evergreen hedging and miss the opportunity of planting Beech or Hornbeam which are both […]

The history of Cupressocyparis Leylandii

Posted on 20th June 2013 (16th March 2018) by HedgesDirect

How did Leylandii (Cupressocyparis leylandii) become the fastest growing hedging plant? Still popular despite its reputation for upsetting the neighbours, […]