Planting
A lavender hedge brings scent, colour and structure to a garden path or border. Learn which lavender to choose, how to space it, and how to prune for a compact, long-lasting display.
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Planting
Ericaceous compost gives lime-hating plants the acidic soil they need. Find out which plants need it, how to use it in pots and borders, and simple ways to keep them healthy.
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Planting
Open bare root hedging promptly on arrival and check that the roots are moist. Keep them covered and sheltered from wind until planting. Have the planting strip, spade and watering equipment ready, and heel the plants into soil if you cannot plant them within a few days.
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Planting
Learn the correct hedge spacing for popular species, from laurel to beech. Use our tables to calculate exactly how many plants you need per metre.
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Planting
A step-by-step guide to planting a garden hedge. Covers spacing, depth, soil preparation, watering and the best time to plant, with practical tips for bare root and potted hedging.
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