Hazel hedge

Which types of hedges and hedging plants will be suitable in your garden? Pictures, descriptions and growing conditions included.

Paul Lamb on Instagram: "Hedging has come to an end for me as the spring gains momentum..but there’s still plenty to do..this the first of several wattle fences to install over the coming weeks… #wattle #naturegarden #hazel #gardendesignideas #hedger #ancientcraft #oldways #cottagegarden #gardenfence"

In the second part of our series, Clare Foster meets nurseryman Chris Lane, whose passion for witch hazels was ignited by the brilliant colour and fragrance that their flowers offer in an otherwise dormant garden.

To create a beautiful privacy screen or yard separator, try planting one of these flowering hedge plants that will beautify your yard.

🌳 How Close Can You Plant a Laurel Hedge to Your House? Find out the recommended distance and why it's essential to keep your laurel hedge at a safe distance from your property. 🏡 Learn how laurel roots and branches can cause damage to structures, and how their blooms can attract insects. 🚧 Discover tips for growing a laurel hedge in small gardens without compromising safety. #GardeningTips #LaurelHedge #HomeGarden

Corylus avellana purple leaved Hazel used as a low hedge... Image:0589622 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

Firstly, my apologies for the delay in this second 'tree following' post. May turned out to be a rather busy month! The Hazel tree I'm following is coming on well, all of the buds have now broken into leaf, and the tree has become alive with all sorts of flying and crawling insects! Perhaps I will focus a future post on the invertebrate life living on this Hazel tree, however this month I've decided to focus the post on the way in which people have utilised the natural properties of hazel…

Dead hedges are formed from waste woody material. Posts are driven into the ground on either side of the hedge and stems cut from coppiced hazel or willow trees are woven between them to create a strong, durable structure. The base of the hedge is generally made up of larger pieces of cut wood or logs. This forms an ideal habitat for invertebrates such as beetles, which assist in breaking down the material.

Nuts are highly nutritious but eat them in any quantity and your wallet will take a fair whack. The solution, as with any premium produce, is to grow them yourself...