Hedgerow ideas

Hedgerows are an extremely valuable habitat for wildlife as well as providing a natural barrier or boundary. Many species of bird depend on hedgerows and their margins for survival, particularly in areas with relatively few woodlands, such as Suffolk. Hedges, together with their associated habitats, such as ditches and banks, also provide a haven for many insects, wildflowers, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

A naturalistic hedge creates a border brimming with biodiversity, habitat for wildlife and pollinators, and seasonal interest.

Hedgerow Garden Hedgerows typically define property boundaries and are the solution to difficult mowing or maintenance locations. Left alone, weedy and non-native plants such as multi-flora rose, Tartarian honeysuckle, and Russian olive invade those sites and become long-term nuisances. Hedgerow remediation is important for several reasons. Chief among them is that hedgerows act as natural […]

Hedgerows are living fences with the ability to grow food, shelter wildlife, save water, manage weeds and look beautiful all year round. Study the many benefits of hedgerows, and learn what you need to know to plant your own living fence.

Hedges and hedgerows are often described as living corridors for wildlife, helping them safely travel from one place to another. These plantings have many benefits, but some of the most important are that they help slow down harsh winds, prevent erosion and damage to field crops, provide a nectar source for pollinators, and food and shelter for songbirds. Sign up to receive my free hedgerow planting plan and favorite plant list.

I'm working on establishing a new food forest that is surrounded on 2 sides by an existing large hedgerow and I'm considering planting hedgerows on the other 2 sides. What about you?

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Hedgerows are incredibly beneficial plantings that can provide food, habitat and privacy. Here's how we designed and planted our hedgerow!

England's glorious hedgerows would stretch almost 10 times around the Earth if lined up end to end, an interactive map has found.