Hedging

By Paul Watmore, Director at Grasslands Nursery Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is the UK’s most popular evergreen hedge — fast-growing, dense and easy to grow. Cherry laurel is the classic choice for quick, lush privacy; Portuguese laurel is the more refined,...

The Ultimate Guide to Trimming Hedges A beautifully trimmed hedge can transform your garden into an outdoor oasis. The art of hedge trimming is a mix of technique, timing and a little bit of creativity. In this comprehensive guide, we...

Best Evergreen Hedges for Privacy in UK Gardens If you are choosing an evergreen hedge for privacy, the best option depends on how quickly you need screening, how formal you want the hedge to look, and how much maintenance you...

Hedging is popular in gardens across the UK. It’s a great way to gain privacy or add patches of shade to your garden. Plus, it’s a lot nicer to look at than a fence or a wall. It adds texture...

What is Instant Hedging? Instant hedging is a pre-grown hedge that is delivered to your doorstep, ready to be planted in your garden. Unlike traditional hedging, which can take years to grow and shape, instant hedging will give you an...

Thuja or Western Red / White Cedar I get asked this quite often what the differences are between the different types of Thujas as they are all fairly similar to the untrained eye however hopefully this guide below will help...

Pyracantha or Firethorn If you need to stop a lion eating your livestock, plant Pyracantha. There have been many burglars claiming damages from householders for using them to stop them getting in to their properties. They are viciously prickly, but...

Buxus Or Box Buxus sempervirens is a true garden classic. Box hedging is a popular evergreen that provides much needed structure. As an architectural plant, Box is the perfect plant for edging borders and using as topiary, withstanding frequent shaping...

Elaeagnus or Oleaster Are not your normal hedge choice when you think of buying a new hedge. It is time that they should be thought of some more as they make lovely hedges. Elaeagnus are mainly evergreen with some varities...

Prunus Lusitanica or Portuguese Laurels Evergreen hedges. They are part of the cherry laurel family. A fantastic alternative as they do not grow as fast, have a more formal appearence and just as easy to grow. They do make great...

Taxus or Yew There is nothing more stately and quintessentially British than a yew hedge. There are several forms of Taxus but only really Baccata are mass grown for evergreen hedging. They are a little slow growing, so buy as...

Prunus Rotundifolia Or Cherry Laurel If you want an evergreen screen or privacy in a hurry, these are for you! Laurels are an extremely popular species made up of numerous trees, shrubs and hedging plants. Their practicality and aesthetic appearance...