Hedge Planting

As part of our participation in the Rural Environment Protection Scheme we have to plant hedges. So far, over the last ten years, we have planted 560m of hedge. It is mostly whitethorn with a mix of guelder rose, holly, beech and blackthorn. We have also dotted some trees within the hedgerow, mainly oak and Scots Pine.

This year we had a further 215 meters to plant.

First of all an old fence had to be removed.

In the background you can see a hedge we planted about 8 years ago.

Then it was out with the Weed Dragon, to burn off any dead vegetation, and kill grass and weeds where the new hedge is to be planted.

The hedge was supplied and planted by Ramor Landscaping and all 215 meters was planted in a day.

It was planted on a nice bright day in February and was well watered-in by a down pour the following day!